Justin and Nick discuss various aspects of how the Orthodox Church understands the Mystery, or Sacrament, of the Eucharist. What is the Eucharist? Why is it important? How do we prepare to receive it? These and other like questions.
In this reboot of Living Orthodoxy, Sdn Justin Gohl and Rdr Nick Muzekari discuss the importance of going to Church, participating in the worship of the Church, as the place where we encounter Christ and find the true purpose of our lives as human beings.
We are prodigals who have gone astray and need to return to the Father. We must see ourselves as the older brother...
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15), with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (August 6), with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of Pentecost, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Reader Justin Gohl interviews Larry Shaheen to discuss faith, life and the founding of St. Philip Orthodox Church.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of Feasts, Pascha, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of Palm Sunday, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Homily given by Fr Dennis Rhodes on the Sunday of St Mary of Egypt
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Interview with Fr Dennis Rhodes on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.
Fr. Timothy Sas, parish priest of Twelve Holy Apostles Church in Duluth, MN, was the speaker for our 2019 Lenten Retreat. This is Session 3 titled "Destination."
Fr. Timothy Sas, parish priest of Twelve Holy Apostles Church in Duluth, MN, was the speaker for our 2019 Lenten Retreat. This is Session 2 titled "Journey."
Fr. Timothy Sas, parish priest of Twelve Holy Apostles Church in Duluth, MN, was the speaker for our 2019 Lenten Retreat. Session 1 was titled "Exile."
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Annunciation (March 25), with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Homily given by Fr Noah Bushelli on the Sunday of Forgiveness.
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Homily given by Subdeacon David Rayahin on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
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Homily given by Fr. Noah Bushelli on the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee.
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Fr. Noah Bushelli and Subdeacon David Hyatt discuss the importance of ministry or service in the life of the faithful Orthodox Christian using the "Ministry" handout that can be found here. They also talk about the new part-time assistant position that Subdeacon David is began on January 2, 2019.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of Theophany, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Nativity of Christ, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Reader Justin Gohl interviews Fr. Noah Bushelli on the importance of our life as stewards of all that God has entrusted to us - time, talent and treasure.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Fr. Noah Bushelli gave the homily on the Epistle and Gospel readings on October 7, 2018.
Subdeacon David Rayahin, seminarian from St. Tihkon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, gave the homily on Sunday, September 30, 2018.
Morning Praise “Selected Byzantine Hymns from Orthros”
God is the Lord – Tone 3
O Lord, Save Thy People – Tone 1
(English, Arabic, Greek, Romanian)
Resurrectional Evlogitaria– Tone 5
Polyeleos – Tone 1
Anabathmoi (Hymns of Ascent) – Tone 4
Prokeimenon – Tone 2
Great Doxology – Tone 8
Fr. Noah Bushelli gave the homily on the Sunday after the Feast of the Elevation of the Cross.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Subdeacon David Hyatt gave the homily on The Parable of the Wedding Feast found in Matthew 22:1-14.
Join us for a brief introduction to the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos, with a reading of the Synaxarion and chanting of the Troparion and Kontakion.
Fr. Noah Bushelli gave a brief report on the 2018 PLC for the Diocese of New York and Washington, D.C. and the Diocese of Oakland, Charleston and the Mid-Atlantic held at the beautiful Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA. Two of our young people, Emily Kyriakos and Ambrose Bushelli, won their respective categories and shared their orations with us after the Divine Liturgy.
Fr. David Sommer, pastor of St. Thomas Orthodox Church in Snohomish, WA, gave the homily on the life of St. Mary Magdalene.
Fr. Justin Havens, head priest and pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Salt Lake City, UT, gave the homily on the Sunday of the Fathers of the 4th Ecumenical Council - also sharing the story of the death and burial of his dear mother.
Subdeacon David Hyatt shares his faith story, how God led him from a Protestant upbringing and pastoral ministry into the Orthodox Church.
Subdeacon Benjamin Daniel gave the homily on the Sunday of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council.