Archdiocese News
St. Herman of Alaska + December 13
"Braving subzero temperatures, plagues and storms, and ill treatment from people who resented and misunderstood him, St. Herman lived a life marked by astonishing ascetic labor that gave birth to a deep love and concern for all with whom he came in contact."
Memory Eternal! Dr. Ghassan Skaf
A renowned neurosurgeon and Member of the Lebanese Parliament, he was a devout Antiochian Orthodox Christian.
St. Spyridon the Wonderworker + December 12
"In his early life, Spyridon was a humble shepherd, married to a pious woman with whom he was raising a family. When his wife fell asleep in the Lord at a young age, Spyridon faithfully continued raising his children and caring for his flock, eventually being consecrated as the bishop of Trymithous."
"There is much confusion in contemporary culture about sexuality, marriage, and parenthood. The most basic assumptions of morality and religion about the relationship between man and woman are being called into question severely," Metropolitan Saba writes.
Converts are finding Eastern Orthodoxy online. The church wants to help them commune face-to-face
Archpriest Thomas Zain, Dean of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Brooklyn, N.Y., is one of several Orthodox Christian priests and laity who spoke to Krysta Fauria with The Associated Press about the surge of inquirers and converts to the Holy Faith.
Metropolitan Saba Joins Metropolitan Nicholas for ROCOR Cathedral Feast Day
His Eminence presents the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad with a special relic of St. Raphael of Brooklyn.
Letter from the Chairman of The Order of St. Ignatius
"Those of us who belong to the family of The Order Of Saint Ignatius of Antioch ... should all celebrate together and break bread with our fellow parishioners and help whoever is in need both financially and spiritually," Dr. Ramzi Khairallah writes.
Patriarchs John X, Theophilos III, Porfirije Gather in Amman, Jordan
The three leaders meet with King Abdullah II to promote and secure the Christian presence in the region. Patriarch John X also addresses an international conference.
Musician Appreciation Sunday is December 14
"We are grateful for all those who train, practice and sing praises to God in our parishes. We thank our thousands of choir members, chanters, readers and their directors who sing from their hearts to praise God," Metropolitan Saba writes.
The Order of St. Ignatius Joins Metropolitan Saba for Festive Weekend
His Eminence inducted two new members and upgraded four memberships at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Brooklyn and at the Archdiocese Headquarters.
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