Archdiocese News
St. Julian of Homs + February 6
This third-century saint became a skilled physician and surgeon who treated patients free of charge. St. Julian is the patron saint of the Archdiocese's fellowship of medical professionals.
Archdiocese Teen Ministry Update
The Archdiocese Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Teen Team shares updates, events, and resources for 2026!
Fellowship of St. Julian Establishing Chapter in Houston
Metropolitan Saba encourages area medical professionals to support each other in their ministries and, in turn, more effectively minister to others.
Metropolitan Saba Concludes Archpastoral Visits, Ordinations in Texas
Over the course of nearly three weeks, His Eminence ordained and elevated four clergymen and got to know the faithful of nine churches.
The Antiochian Women North American Board (NAB) Winter 2026 E-Bulletin is Online
A message from the President, Lenten reading suggestions, reports from local chapters, and more!
The Presentation (Meeting) of Christ in the Temple + February 2
Mary the Theotokos presents herself and her Child in the temple for purification prayers forty days after His birth. This great feast culminates the celebration of the Nativity of Christ.
Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee
Let us spend this week reminding ourselves that the spiritual work that lies ahead of us will only be fruitful and profitable if it is accompanied by asking mercy from God with sincere contrition and true repentance, and granting mercy to others from our whole hearts. As we refrain from fasting, let us cultivate that humility of the Publican to carry with us for our Lenten journey.
The First Three Sundays of the Triodion Season
A list of several useful resources to support families and church schools on the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, and the Sunday of the Last Judgement.
"Christians acted in accordance with the words of the Apostle Peter: 'Always be ready to give a reasoned answer to anyone who asks you about the hope that is within you' (1 Peter 3:15). They did not hesitate, withdraw into themselves, or fear engaging others in dialogue," Metropolitan Saba writes.
“Moses the Black” Hits Big Screens Across North America
The story of this ancient Ethiopian saint is brought to modern audiences by Yelena Popovich, the filmmaker who also brought the story of St. Nektarios of Aegina in “Man of God” to theaters.
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