His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius continues to answer questions regarding the GOC and the confessing Church of Christ. he stresses that our canonicity comes from the light which shown forth with particular radiance, that is, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR).
Questions About the GOC to Metropolitan Demetrius View the first video in this series where His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius answers questions concerning the canonicity of the GOC, Old-Calendarists, Traditionalist Orthodox, and the True Orthodox Church. https://youtu.be/dr9I9WI4OAo
Elder Ephraim of Arizona and the Old Calendar Zealots The untold story of miracles and holy men. An interview in response to a question regarding the book "My Elder Joseph the Hesychast" by Elder Ephraim of Arizona. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rDMZyVC2R0
Elder Theologos and the Patristic Calendar Set during the 1950s, this miracle describes how Geronta Theologos endured the persecution of the Old Calendarists at the hands of the Greek state church. It is a powerful narrative of tribulation, but also of God's divine intervention; a witness to how the faithful followed their conscience, no matter what the cost. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgIQMIkMGBA
Uncensored History: Concerning St. John Maximovitch https://youtu.be/szJ3eBfz8fk
The “Father of Fathers, the Thirteenth Apostle and the Judge of the World (as his pheme states), Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, Theodore sent a message to the Muslims of Egypt upon the feast of Ramadan. It is as follows:
“The most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, the chief month of personal worship and great awareness of the Divine for every faithful Muslim ends today with the festive, joyous season of Eid al-Fitr. Read more...
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. 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...