On Sunday, Oct. 21/Nov. 3rd, St Mark's Orthodox Cathedral in Boston held its annual fundraising banquet. This year, the banquet hosted more people than in previous years. In attendance were His Grace, Bishop Demetrius of Boston, the Cathedral clergy, Priestmonk Haralambos and Archdeacon Agathangelos of Holy Ascension Monastery, together with the faithful of the Cathedral. With one voice, the clergy and laity thank our Saviour for protecting and blessing the Cathedral, and look forward to moving into the new facilities.
Why do we follow the Old Orthodox Calendar?
a Because based on it, the First Ecumenical Council established the Paschal Canon and appointed that the feast of Holy Pascha may fall anywhere from March 22nd until April 25th, while with the New (Papal) Calendar it can fall as late at May 8th.
b The Gregorian (Papal) Calendar has been condemned by three Pan-Orthodox Councils under Patriarch Jeremiah Tranos (1583, 1587, 1589) 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...
2025 Youth Conference
Please join us for the 2025 youth conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! To learn more, visit the conference website.
Q. I noticed that we call the angels Michael and Gabriel "Saint." I thought the title "Saint" was only given to humans who have proven themselves Godly. Do you mind clarifying this for me? Is there a deeper meaning to "Saint" that I am not aware of?
-S.L. Read more...