Kalmoukos on Monasteries
August 20, 2012 ~ UPDATE: When I wrote this essay some time back I was not in full command of the facts. I had a wonderful conversation today with Mr. Kalmou...
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Memory Eternal Fr. Peter Gillquist
In 1989, Fr. Peter Gillquist released a book with the simple title “Becoming Orthodox.” I wonder if he knew at that time what an impact that book would have on...
The Orthodox Church of Tomorrow
h/t AOI Blog Editors Note: When Fr. John wrote these words he came under much criticism from laity, clergy, and the hierarchy. These are words that need to be...
Courage in Leadership
One of the fundamental characteristics of a good leader, no, strike that, a great leader is courage. Of all the skills that leaders, especially leaders in the C...
The Purpose of the Church
There has been much discussion around the internet these days on the purpose of the church. The Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester, Massachusetts recently...
Clergy Meeting
The Leadership of the Eastern Deanery Every so often, once or twice a year, the clergy of my diocese gather for a meeting. Our Archdiocese is broken down ...
Be Not Conformed
Editor: I have to say this hit home with me. Each and every Orthodox Christian should read this article and take it to heart! And be not conformed t...
The Canonicity of the Church
In his book, Encountering the Mystery, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew defines the Orthodox Church with these words: It is defined not in rela...
Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers
Sunday of Orthodoxy Icon Last night, clergy and laity from the 12 Orthodox Churches in our area joined together to celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy. The first ...