News

Subcategories

  • Conferences
    Information about Clergy-Laity, Youth, and Metropolitan Council Conferences.
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    34
  • Parishes
    News and pictures from our local parishes.
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    135
  • Miscellaneous
    News from around the Metropolis that does not fit into the above categories.
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    148
  • Charitable Outreach
    Across the Holy Metropolis, Soup Kitchens, Clothing and Food distribution programs, Habitat for Humanity opportunities, and other charitable causes are being founded to further the Gospel work of our Church. Below is a chronicle of such events. Please also see the photo galleries for pictures of some of these important events.
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    18
  • Ordinations
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    43
Orthodox Awareness

Why the True Orthodox Are Truly Orthodox

A Rejoinder to Fr. Basil Gregoriates and an Apology for Breaking Communion with Ecumenist Bishops

In every age the devil tempts the faithful by various means: persecutions, foreign invasions, the lure of worldly seduction. Among his most effective snares are heresy and schism which, by separating Christians from the Church, lead them away from Christ and into spiritual deception and apostasy. Read more...

Missions

Saint Matthew the Evangelist, Jonesboro, Arkansas

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...

Youth

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.

Ask A Priest

Is the GOC Insular?

Q. In considering becoming part of the GOC in America, I am getting warnings from various circles that the attitude of GOC people is that of being “walled off,” “arrogant,” “judgmental,” and “in your face” toward those not in the Genuine Orthodox Church, with accusations such as “World Orthodox” priests are “not even Christians” and the like. Could you give me your personal, realistic assessment of this dynamic and possibly refer me to an official statement on how GOC members should and do relate to and communicate with those in “World Orthodoxy”? Read more...