Sermon on the Feast of St. Demetrius

On Sunday October 26/November 8, His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius delivered a powerful sermon in honor of Saint Demetrius, at the Monastery of Saint John of San Francisco, the Wonderworker. He begins by describing the significant qualities of this saint amongst saints (a second Apostle Paul) who has been so honored by the Church throughout the centuries. Furthermore, Metropolitan Demetrius uses the life of Saint Demetrius to show us how we can progress in the spiritual life.

Orthodox Awareness

The Calendar Question

A Classic Defense of the Old Calendar, proving it is part of the Tradition of the Church. Read more...

Missions

Saint John of Kronstadt - Bunnell, Florida

St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church began as a mission parish in the year 2000, in a home chapel in Palm Coast, FL – a small town on Florida’s northeast coast located between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. After two years, it became necessary to have services in area community centers, rented for Sundays and other Holy Days. Read more...

Youth

2025 Youth Conference

Please join us for the 2025 youth conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! To learn more, visit the conference website.

Ask A Priest

Civil Annulment's Effect on Church Marriage?

Q. This concerns a U.S. marriage. If the marriage is civilly annulled, what is the effect upon the Church marriage? Is it also annulled? Read more...