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YAL Conference Takes Place Labor Day Weekend in Orange County, CA

By Webmaster on July 28, 2023 Governance & Unity News, Governance Top Stories

Source: The National Herald SAN FRANCISCO – The Young Adult League (YAL) Conference, titled ‘Fulfill Your Life in Christ,’ takes place August 31-September 4, Labor Day Weekend 2023 in Orange County, CA. This will be the fifth YAL Conference since 2019 hosted by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and promises to be bigger and better than ever. “The annual YAL Conference has become an important component of ministry in the Metropolis of San Francisco, and is committed to keeping young adults engaged in their faith and creating a forum for positive interaction with others who share their same…

I WAS HUNGRY…Keynote Address by Bill Marianes : “Why Love Light”, YAL Conference 2021 (VIDEO)

By Webmaster on June 11, 2022 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: YAL Conference Metropolis of San Francisco Keynote Bill Marianes, “Why Love Light”, Sept. 3, 2021, Metropolis of San Francisco, YAL Conference 2021, Phoenix, AZ I WAS HUNGRY… For a while, the picture below was me. A dirty, raggedy, hairy, dehydrated, and hungry pile of mess on the dirt in the blistering Phoenix sun begging for scraps while being eaten by ants. As I was begging, sweating, and shaking on the ground, I watched 618 blessed and amazing young adults, 50 even more blessed adults, and about 15 clergy walk past me. Twice. Once on their way to, and then…

Archbishop Elpidophoros Offers Keynote Address at National Workshop on Christian Unity

By Webmaster on May 4, 2022 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America On May 4, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered the keynote address at the National Workshop on Christian Unity, at the Christ Cathedral in Orange County, CA. His Eminence was welcomed by His Excellency, Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Orange. Earlier in the day, His Eminence also presided over the morning prayer in presence of many Orthodox clergy and faithful, as well as ecumenical leaders. His Eminence was joined during his trip by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, His Grace Bishop Spyridon of Amastris…

A Very Short Course in Orthodox Theology

By Webmaster on April 13, 2022 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Six Week Course – May 11 – June 15, 2022 This free adult Christian Education course is offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Christian Education Ministry and Saint Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, CA. Each class session topic is independent. Attend when you are able – a series commitment is not required. The fast moving format is a combination of lecture, visual presentation, discussion, and occasional video. No homework. Supplemental reading will be provided by PDF at no cost. Every Wednesday for six weeks from May 11 – June 15. 7:00…

2019 Light of the East Conference

By Webmaster on June 20, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: University of Saint Katherine The 2019 Light of the East Conference will feature speakers representing historical Eastern and Western Christian churches. The Topic will be “Monasticism for the Rest of Us” which is also called interiorized monasticsm. We welcome you to join us…

University of St. Katherine January 2019 President’s Notes

By Webmaster on February 6, 2019 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: University of St. Katherine Office of the President Dear Friends of the University of Saint Katherine, We have so many blessings and challenges that require our deliberate attention and prayer. Most importantly, we ask you to pray that the Holy Spirit will enable us to address our challenges and achieve our goals so that we can advance the Kingdom of Jesus Christ through education, scholarship, and service. We ask you to join us in prayer for: A new year that is full of promise and opportunity to serve one another and our communities, The 200 USK students pursuing their…

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Archbishop Benjamin asks for ongoing prayers as wildfires spread

By Webmaster on October 11, 2017 Orthodox News, Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Orthodox Church in America SAN FRANCISCO, CA [OCA] On Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017, His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin of San Francisco and the West issued a letter to the clergy and faithful concerning the wild fires raging in California—a situation which he says “changes hourly.” “I ask you all to keep the people of the Sonoma and Napa valleys in your prayers,” Archbishop Benjamin writes. “As I write this, the situation changes hourly. But I can report there have been no casualties so far. Some of our faithful and the nuns of both the Kazan Skete and Calistoga have…

Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk

Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk Leads Celebrations Marking 200th Anniversary of Fort Ross

By admin on September 2, 2012 Orthodox News Top Stories

Source: Russian Orthodox Church Department of External Church Relations On August 25, 2012, with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations, led the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at Fort Ross, the place of the first Russian settlement in California. The liturgy was celebrated in the open, next to the reconstructed Russian Church of the Holy Trinity. Among His Eminence’s concelebrants were Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Outside Russia, Archbishop Justinian…

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