Authority in Orthodox Christian Councils
BY WHAT AUTHORITY? CONCILIAR AUTHORITY IN THE CHURCH by Gregory Tucker The long-awaited pan-Orthodox council will be upon us in a few short months. If all goes ahead as announced, representatives of...
View ArticleLiturgy on the Streets: ‘Commandments’
Christ’s love for us all is something we can encounter not just on Sundays at the Divine Liturgy, but anytime and anywhere, like this story from the streets of Boston. The Three Hierarch’s vigil was...
View ArticleThe Orthodox Vestment Color Spectrum
Facets of Orthodox Aesthetics Khouria Krista West is a professional seamstress and has been running Krista West Vestments for over 18 years. Invited by Father Philip Zymaris, Professor of Liturgics...
View ArticleSt. Tikhon’s to Host Annual Vocations Retreat
South Canaan, Pa (February 19, 2016) — Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary will host its annual Vocations Retreat on Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, 2016. “For many years, men from multiple...
View ArticleExploring Byzantine Aesthetics
Orthodox Christians, throughout their entire journey on earth, may attend thousands of church services and visit hundreds of different churches. The novelty of Orthodox ecclesiastical beauty and...
View ArticleIOCC Sponsors Mission Trip for Seminarians
The following is a post by Fr. Richard Demetrius Andrews, St. George Greek Orthodox Church in St. Paul, MN, on a recent trip to New Orleans, sponsored by International Orthodox Christian Charities...
View ArticleGreek Orthodox Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival
Why the Oratorical Festival Matters? In a time when most people can barely express their faith and what they believe in, Dr. Anton Vrame, Director of the Department of Religious Education of the...
View ArticleFaith & Learning Symposium with Kyriacos Markides
Eleventh Annual Saint Photios the Great, Faith & Learning Symposium, Intuition: Exploring a Missing Link Between the Church and Academy Keynote Speaker: Kyriacos Markides, Ph.D. When: Saturday,...
View ArticleSeminary Prepares for Great Council
Holy and Great Council of 2016: A Conversation The 14 Autocephalous Orthodox Churches will gather in Crete (June 16-27, 2016) for the convening of the much anticipated Holy and Great Council of the...
View ArticleRangos, Sr., Receives Honorary Doctorate from St. Vladimir’s Seminary
Photo: (L to R) Alex Machaskee, Executive Chair of SVOTS Board of Trustees; Dr. John Rangos; Archpriest Chad Hatfield Inspired by the Order of St. Andrew of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Orthodox...
View ArticleMaking a Difference During Spring Break
Spring Break is a time to relax, rest, be renewed, and even have some fun for many college students. For numerous Hellenic College Holy Cross students, though, it’s a time for putting their faith...
View ArticleRejoice, O Mountains of Pennsylvania
A concert of Orthodox sacred music by American composers features original works by four different composers, including two world premiere performances. South Canaan, Pa — The Chamber Choir of Saint...
View ArticleSt. Tikhon’s Seminary Commemorates St. Nikolas of Zhicha
“O Venerable Father Hierarch Nikolai, pray unto God for us!” South Canaan, Pa (March 18, 2016) — At the initial request of seminarians asking to specially mark the Feast Day of St. Nikolai (or...
View ArticlePatriarch John X to Visit St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Yonkers, NY
Patriarch John will deliver a public presentation especially highlighting the tragic displacement of Middle Eastern Christians and others from their ancient homelands due to civil strife and war. He...
View ArticleSt. Tikhon’s Professor to Serve as Theological Consultant During Great and...
Christopher Veniamin, D.Phil. (Oxon.), a distinguished member of the faculty of St. Tikhon’s Seminary, has been appointed as a representative to the Great and Holy Council of the Orthodox Church, which...
View ArticleSt. Tikhon’s Confirms Archbishop Demetrios as Commencement Speaker on Graduation
With great joy, the Board of Trustees of Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary announces that the Commencement Speaker for this year’s 74th Annual Commencement (May 28, 2016) will be His...
View ArticleHellenic College Honored George M. Marcus with Doctor of Humanities Degree
Brookline, MA – On Saturday during its 74th commencement Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology honored real estate developer, philanthropist and restauranteur George M....
View ArticleHellenic College Honored Dr. Andreas G. Tzakis with Doctor of Humanities Degree
Brookline, Mass.—On Saturday, Andreas G. Tzakis, MD, PhD, an internationally recognized transplant surgeon best known for developing surgical techniques that make live-saving transplants possible even...
View ArticleOrthodox College and Seminary Celebrates 74th Commencement
BROOKLINE, Mass. –Fifty-five students received degrees on Saturday from Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Twenty students received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Hellenic...
View ArticleSt. Tikhon’s Seminary Holds 74th Graduation Exercises
The St. Tikhon’s Seminary Community was very pleased to welcome His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, and Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, as Commencement Speaker for...
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