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Hearing the Divine: A Concert
A traditional Byzantine music concert featuring distinguished chanters Nicholas and Nate Baba. Take this unique opportunity to experience the songs of ancient Byzantium. The hymns and melodies sung on this occasion have developed for over a thousand years, immersed in a deep mystical tradition, stirring the souls of both the ancient and modern worlds. Friday, June 21st at 7:00pm $15 at the door, or purchase e-tickets by clicking hereReception offering wine, desserts, and finger foods to follow. A preview of Nicholas and Nate chanting:
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Orthodox Worship: An Introduction
Orthodox Christians worship in an ancient way with many practices and hymns that can seem very different to a new comer. What are our services like and why do we do them that way? What should you expect to see and experience when you come to visit an Orthodox Church for these services?
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Orthodoxy and Other Christian Faiths
What is the difference between Orthodox Christianity and other Christian Faiths? How are we compared or contrasted with others? First, A Little History Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism Orthodoxy and Protestantism An in-depth interview with Fr Josiah Trenham on Protestant Theology in two parts:
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Orthodox Worship: The Smells and Bells
Why Do We Use Incense? Why is There Candles and Icons? Is it Idolatry?
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Why Eastern Orthodox Christianity?
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Theophany 2019
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Nativity Vigil 2018
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For Our Children
“Let everything take second place to our care of our children, our bringing them up to the discipline and instruction of the Lord. If from the beginning we teach them to love true wisdom, they will have great wealth and glory than riches can provide” St John Chrysostom The education and involvement of our children in prayer and learning holds high priority within our community. “In children we have a great charge committed to us,” says St John Chrysostom further. In our services you may hear a cry or little voices behind you once in a while, and this is because we allow and encourage our children to fully participate…
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12 Things I Wish I’d Known
By Fredricka Matthews Green 1. What’s all this commotion? During the early part of the service the church may seem to be in a hubbub, with people walking up to the front of the church, praying in front of the iconostasis (the standing icons in front of the altar), kissing things and lighting candles, even though the service is already going on. In fact, when you came in the service was already going on, although the sign outside clearly said “Divine Liturgy, 9:30.” You felt embarrassed to apparently be late, but these people are even later, and they’re walking all around inside the church. What’s going on here? In an Orthodox…
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Other Resources
To learn more about the Orthodox Christian Faith, please take a look at the following helpful links: Our Archdiocese: Antiochian Archdiocese of North America See what other parishes around our Archdiocese are doing, learn more about our Metropolitan, and read both national and international church news. Journey to Orthodoxy Are you making a journey yourself? Perhaps soul searching? Or were you born into the Orthodox Faith and are interesting in reading the stories of people who have converted from all accross the world? This site is for you! Ancient Faith Radio Listen to various podcasts and lectures from priests and laypersons accross the globe. You’ll be able to access Orthodox…
