Archdiocese News

Wed, 29 Nov 2023

Called to the Priesthood? Here's How to Apply for Seminary

The Archdiocesan Office provides procedures regarding the application process for prospective Antiochian seminarians.

Tue, 28 Nov 2023

St. Andrew the First Called Apostle + November 30

"Few saints are as prominent in our Eastern Orthodox tradition as St. Andrew the Apostle. Various early traditions recount his missionary travels throughout Eastern Europe: what is now Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and Russia. St. Andrew is dear to the hearts and minds of many Orthodox Christians worldwide."

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

Metropolitan Saba Visits St. Nicholas Church of Bridgeport, Conn.

His Eminence celebrated Orthros and Hierarchal Divine Liturgy, preaching on the story of the rich young man (Luke 18:18-27).

Mon, 27 Nov 2023

Memory eternal! Dn. Sergiu "Chris" Vlas

He was a founding member of St. Ananias Church in Evansville, Ind. where he loved serving the needs of the congregation.

Fri, 24 Nov 2023

St. Catherine of Alexandria + November 25

"Let us praise the all-lauded and noble bride of Christ, the godly Catherine, the guardian of Sinai and its defense, who is also our support and succor and our help; for with the Holy Spirit's sword she hath silenced brilliantly the clever among the godless; and being crowned as a Martyr, she now doth ask great mercy for us all." +Apolytikion in Tone 5

Fri, 24 Nov 2023

Antiochian Women's 2023-24 Shared Act of Mercy Will Support Infant Orphanage

The infants at Project Mexico's orphanage will be raised in the atmosphere of the Orthodox spiritual life. They will be provided with an education, basic necessities, activities, emotional and physical enrichment, and will experience the love of God.

Thu, 23 Nov 2023

We Give Thanks to Thee, O God!

"As thou takest thy seat at table, pray. As thou liftest the loaf, offer thanks to the Giver. When thou sustainest thy bodily weakness with wine, remember Him Who supplies thee with this gift, to make thy heart glad and to comfort thy infirmity." +St. Basil the Great

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

Welcoming and Becoming the Blessed

"Most Orthodox Christians seek to be more and more Christlike, but what does that mean in the context of relating to people that are in some way seen as 'not like us?'"