On Sunday, November 4/17, 2013, Fr. Vassily Mihailoff celebrated Divine Liturgy at the house chapel of St. Polycarp of Smyrna in Smyrna, Tennessee. Fr. Vassily Mihailoff is the rector of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco Mission in S. Portland, Maine. Faithful from the area were in attendance. If you, or anyone you know, live in the area of the house chapel of St. Polycarp of Smyrna, and would like to know more, please visit the parish directory for contact information.
May God protect and grant strength to the faithful of the St. Polycarp of Smyrna House Chapel.
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...
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...