4 Kingdoms 8:7-9:37; Psalm 106:1·14; Proverbs 23:19·23; John 1:29·51

4 Kingdoms 8:7-9:37; Psalm 106:1·14; Proverbs 23:19·23; John 1:29·51

Matthew 8:5-13

The two saints were brothers, born in Thessalonica. St Methodius, the elder brother, served as a soldier for ten years before becoming a monk. Cyril was librarian at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; then he too became a monk.  Their first missionary work was not among the Slavs: When the king of the Khazars (a Mongol people who then inhabited mu…

Matthew 8:5-13

Dr. David Ford, professor of Church History at St. Tikhon's Seminary, reads passages from his anthology of selections from the writings of St. John Chrysostom, entitled "Sing to Your Soul."

In this homily on Holy Thursday, the Very Rev. Dr Bogdan Bucur invites us to consider the establishment of the Holy Eucharist as a sacrament and God’s core invitation to us to partake in His life. Fr Bogdan draws on the many Scripture readings of Holy Week to emphasize both the characters who heeded God’s invitation to Himself (e.g. the woman who a…

Today’s podcast explores an ever present reality when we struggle in relationships. That reality is the possibility that we are struggling with a disrupted attachment style. We all have a need for love and safety. When in early life, an early caregiver was not consistent in providing love and safety, it can create a template for how we perceive and…

Dr. Rossi reflects on what is necessary for a purposeful life.

4 Kingdoms 6:1-8:6; Psalm 105:32·48; Proverbs 23:13·18; John 1:1·28

What might the 12 sons of Jacob have said before they died? Fr. Stephen and Fr. Andrew begin a new series on Second Temple Judaism literature, an exploration of religion in the time and place of the Apostles.

Matthew 7:24-29

4 Kingdoms 6:1-8:6; Psalm 105:32·48; Proverbs 23:13·18; John 1:1·28

Matthew 7:24-29

He was one of the Twelve. He was born in Cana of Galilee; some accounts say that he was the bridegroom at the wedding at Cana, where the Lord Jesus performed his first sign (John ch. 2). After receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, he preached the Gospel in Africa; he was privileged to die by crucifixion, like his Lord.…

Matthew's excited to visit a monastery. A monk there is teaching him to paint icons! Matthew learns about sketching images, mixing pigments, and painting all the layers of the sacred images. And when he gets home, he finds a surprise gift just for him.Journey with Matthew to the monastery! Published in 2015 by Ancient Faith Publishing, written by N…

In the wake of an untimely death in the seminary community, the Very Rev. Dr Bogdan Bucur asks all the questions of the grieving person, of Martha and Mary at the tomb of Lazarus, of each of us when we encounter the loss of a loved one. Fr Bogdan leads us to see how God Himself mourns and weeps with us, suffers with us in our grief. But it does not…

Christ is risen! Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the real meaning of myrrhbearing and incarnation, both for the Holy Myrrhbearers and for us today!Originally released April 20, 2023

This week Dr. Jenkins looks at the question of the "atonement" (an English word from the 16th century) in the minds of our Fathers among the Saints, Gregory the Theologian and Gregory of Nyssa."

In this conversation from Fr. Andrew's YouTube channel, he welcomes Jonathan Pageau to discuss the Meaning Crisis and how the gospel of Jesus Christ responds to it. What is this crisis? Where did it come from? How is it affecting us and our world? And how does the gospel make sense of the crisis and heal us from it?…

How we can minister to a world that doesn't believe in reality.

In 1087 the Saint's relics were taken from Myra in Lycia (on the southern coast of present-day Turkey) to the town of Bari in Italy. This was done due to a Muslim attack on Lycia. At that time Bari was Orthodox and under the administration of the Patriarch of Constantinople. The Saint's relics now lie in a Roman Catholic church in Bari; each year t…

Matthew 7:21-23

4 Kingdoms 4, 5; Psalm 105:16·31; Proverbs 23:6·12; Luke 24:36·53

4 Kingdoms 4, 5; Psalm 105:16·31; Proverbs 23:6·12; Luke 24:36·53

Matthew 7:21-23

Bobby Maddox, the Director of Digital Media for Ancient Faith Ministries, interviews Dr. Philip Mamalakis, author of the Ancient Faith publishing book Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Christian Principles of Child Rearing, about the book's new Companion Guide.

Acts 2:22-36John 1:35-51

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Calliope Couchell-Wilson on her book that addresses the stages of divorce and practical advice on forging a new life.

Matthew 7:13-20

4 Kingdoms 1-3; Psalm 105:1·15; Proverbs 23:1·5; Luke 24:1·35

The Apostle's main commemoration is September 26. Today is commemorated a miracle that took place at his grave every year on this date in Ephesus.  The Apostle reposed when he was more than one hundred years old; he was the only one of the Apostles not to die a martyr. Knowing that his death approached, he took seven of his disciples and told them …

Matthew 7:13-20

4 Kingdoms 1-3; Psalm 105:1·15; Proverbs 23:1·5; Luke 24:1·35

Acts 2:14-21Luke 24:12-35

3 Kingdoms 21:23-22:50; Psalm 104:28·45; Proverbs 22:27·31; Luke 23:26·56

Matthew 7:7-12

"In the sixth century, two hundred years after St Nina had preached the Gospel in Georgia, the most holy Mother of God appeared to John, an ascetic of Antioch, and commanded him to choose twelve of his disciples and go to Georgia, to strengthen the Orthodox faith there. John did so. Reaching Georgia, these twelve missionaries were formally welcomed…

Matthew 7:7-12

3 Kingdoms 21:23-22:50; Psalm 104:28·45; Proverbs 22:27·31; Luke 23:26·56

Acts 1:12-17, 21-26John 1:18-28

In today's episode, Fr. David reflects on Thomas' experience of the ten days following Jesus' arrest.

Matthew 7:1-6

3 Kingdoms 19:9b-21:22; Psalm 104:16·27; Proverbs 22:21·26; Luke 23:1·25

Matthew 7:1-6

He was a soldier in the Roman army during the reign of Julian the Apostate. Like many soldiers, he was a secret Christian, serving under the Imperial commander Bacchus when his troops battled the Franks. A mighty Frankish soldier, like Goliath, challenged the Romans to send one of their company out to do single combat with him. The commander sent B…

"Saint Irene was the daughter of a princelet called Licinius; named Penelope by her parents, through a divine revelation she was brought to faith in Christ and at Baptism was renamed Irene. In her zeal for piety she broke in pieces all the idols of her father, who commanded that she be trampled underfoot by horses. But while she remained unharmed, …

3 Kingdoms 17:1-19:9a; Psalm 104:1·15; Proverbs 22:16·20; Luke 22:47·71

Matthew 6:25-34

She was born in Tarsus (home of the Apostle Paul). Though her parents were prominent pagans, she heard of Christ from Christians in that city, and her heart was filled with love for the Savior. The Emperor Diocletian visited Tarsus, and during his stay the Emperor's son and heir fell in love with Pelagia and wished to marry her. To her parents' com…