Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul

On Tuesday June 29, 2005 (o.s.) St. Markella's Cathedral celebrated the Name's Day of its hierarch, Metropolitan PAVLOS together with the clergy from St. Isidore's in Bethpage Long Island and the Holy Ascension Monastery in Bearsville, NY with a Hierarchical Vespers on the eve of the Feast, presided over by His Grace Bishop Christodoulos and a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on the morning of the Feast presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan PAVLOS.
"Many Years Geronda!"
Orthodox Awareness

A Brief History

In the early 20th century, the idea of promoting the union of Churches (Orthodox and heterodox) began to gain ground among circles in the Eastern Orthodox Church by establishing a "Communion of Churches" modeled on the League of Nations.

The Patriarchal Encyclical of 1920 foresaw a series of steps toward the “union of the Churches,” of which the first was the change of the calendar for the simultaneous celebration of feast days by all the “Churches.” The content of the encyclical was kept secret from the faithful and only after a few years became known. 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

Two-Headed Snake Cane?

Q. Can you tell me what the two-headed snake cane the Greek Bishop is walking with represents? What does it mean?
-V.T. Read more...