Dear Faithful, I am pleased to share with you the latest issue of the Orthodoxy Now Digital Magazine. This issue contains timely articles and information offering food for the soul as we enlighten readers about the work of the Church through Service and Philanthropy, the Orthodox Volunteer Corps, can Orthodox Christians end homelessness, Saint Tabitha, Greeks for Good, seeing ourselves and others as living icons, serving God and others through prayer, red lentil soup, celebrating 30 years of OCN, and much more. The devastation from the fires in the Los Angeles area has brought tremendous suffering. This catastrophic event has not gone…
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Source: Peter Anderson, Seattle USA The Liturgy and Funeral Service for Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës and all Albania, primate of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, was held on January 30 in the Cathedral of the Resurrection in Tirana. The entire Liturgy and Funeral Service can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs02Sn76bxE . Six primates of the Local Orthodox Churches were present: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Ecumenical Patriarchate); Patriarch Theodoros (Patriarchate of Alexandria); Patriarch Theophilos (Patriarchate of Jerusalem); Patriarch Daniil (Patriarchate of Bulgaria); Archbishop George (Church of Cyprus); and Archbishop Ieronymos (Church of Greece). The Moscow Patriarchate was represented by Metropolitan Anthony of…
Source: Orthodox Church in America SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] The Orthodox Church in America invites exhibitors to participate in the 21st All-American Council (AAC), to be held from July 14-18, 2025, at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, AZ. This event provides an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to connect with clergy, lay delegates, and attendees from across the Orthodox Church in America to showcase products, services, and ministries that support the life of the Church. Exhibit Opportunities The AAC Exhibit Hall will be a focal point of activity throughout the Council, with opportunities for attendees to explore the exhibits during breaks, meals, and…
Source: Orthodox Church in America WASHINGTON, DC [OCA] On January 23–24, 2025, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon participated in the annual March for Life events in Washington, DC. On the morning of Thursday, January 23, Metropolitan Tikhon met with Ms. Emily Yocum (Wilkinson), President and Executive Director of Orthodox Christians for Life, and Ms. Sophia Lyda, Program Coordinator, at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America in Springfield, VA. Their discussion covered various topics, including the long-term goals of Orthodox Christians for Life, educational initiatives, and ongoing pro-life ministries. At the conclusion of the meeting, His Beatitude was presented with an icon of…
Source: St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) will host the third session of the CrossRoad Summer Institute on its campus from July 5-15 this summer, welcoming a group of 32 high school juniors and seniors for the intensive ten-day program. Three other sessions will take place this summer in Boston and Southern California to support a total of 128 11th and 12th-grade students. The Institute combines focused classroom sessions with forays into the host city and visits with local parishes; attendees describe the experience as ‘life-changing.’ Members of the SVOTS faculty have been actively involved in CrossRoad…
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Source: Orthodox Christian Fellowship My name is Maggie Congelko. I’m a student at the University of Pittsburgh and I also serve as the Mid-Atlantic Regional student leader of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). This month’s theme is Redeeming the time, so I’m going to be visiting Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Elwood City to learn more about how monastics redeem their time and maybe how we can apply that to our lives as college students.
Source: Suprasl – A World Fellowship of Orthodox Youth Dear Friends, Today, we close out our second full year of ministry to and with Orthodox youth around the world. As we reflect on all we have accomplished since beginning our work in late 2022, we are grateful to our Lord for having been given the opportunity to help Orthodox young people around the world uncover and live their unity in Jesus Christ. We have met so many wonderful young people this year through our projects who have motivated and encouraged our work. But it was this quote from one of…
Source: OINOS Educational Consulting By Frank Marangos, D.Min., Ed.D., FCEP “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind . . .” Romans 12:2 After over 37,000 votes, worldwide discussion, and analysis of language data, the Oxford Language Dictionary has chosen “brain rot” as their 2024 Word of the Year. The phrase defeated five other contenders, namely (1) demure; (2) dynamic pricing; (3) romantasy; (4) slop; and (5) lore. Unlike Oxford, “demure” was selected by Dictionary.com as their 2024 expression. Collins Dictionary, alternatively, chose “brat”, the title of the highest-rated music album of…
Source: Orthodox Times On December 26, 2024, Metropolitan Sawa of Warsaw and All Poland met with the newly elected Central Board of the Orthodox Youth Brotherhood in Poland. Prior to the meeting, members of the Board began their term with a prayer service at the academic chapel dedicated to Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Warsaw. The service was conducted by the spiritual advisor of the Central Board, Archpriest Paweł Szwed. During the meeting, the youth introduced themselves to His Eminence, presented their action plan for the coming year, and received valuable advice regarding the Brotherhood’s current affairs and its proper…
Source: Orthodox Christianity The Sacred Community of Mount Athos has announced new measures regarding pilgrims’ access, which will come into effect from January 1, 2025. The decision was made due to the increasing number of visitors, as well as to avoid disturbing the monastic life and prayer schedule, reports the Basilica News Agency. According to the new rules, the maximum number of pilgrims that can be accommodated in the monasteries and monastic settlements of the Holy Mountain will be strictly limited as follows: For cenobitic holy sketes: maximum 200 pilgrims per month For kyriakon (central churches) of other sketes: maximum 50…
Source: Peter Anderson, Seattle USA At the Liturgy at the Church of the Holy Cross in Damascus on December 15, Patriarch John X of Antioch delivered an inspiring and eloquent homily describing his vision for the future of Syria. The complete text in English can be read at https://www.antiochpatriarchate.org/en/page/Sermon%20of%20Patriarch%20John%20X%20Sunday%20Liturgy%2015-12-2024/2782/. Although one should read the entire homily, the following is an excerpt: We stand on the threshold of a new phase, perceiving the dawn of a homeland we all love and cherish. We are on the brink of renewal, which we desire to be radiant with hope and crowned with light. Here…