Saint Simeon the God-receiver says Christ is set for the rise and fall of many, that the thoughts of many hearts would be revealed. The same thing applies to the Saints of God who are Servants of God and their dealings with people. Those who reject the Saints reject Christ. Their relationship with holy people is a reflection of their relationship with God.
Sermon delivered by His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius of America on the Meeting of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, 2024.
Jonesboro is a town located near the Eastern border of Arkansas, with a population of approximately 60,000. From a human standpoint, it’s not the most likely candidate for a traditional Orthodox mission, but for an Orthodox Christian who orders his priorities around Christ and His Church, it makes perfect sense. Read more...
2023 Youth Conference
Please join us for the 2023 youth conference in Chicago, IL! To learn more, visit the home page or visit the conference website.
Q. There seems to be a lot of variation in how people observe fasting, but my confessor told me to fast from oil on Wednesday and Friday. Oil is a pretty vague category, though, and I was wondering if I could get a more explicit description of what kinds of food and drink are excluded on strict fast days. Read more...