Did you know there's some evidence that St. Brendan, a 6th century Irish monk, journeyed to the shores of America? Fr. Chris talks with Terry Mattingly about this, the Saints of the Undivided Church and what this all could mean for Orthodoxy in America. Click here or listen below.

Ever wonder why Orthodox Christians ask the Saints for their intercessions? Or why we pray for the forgiveness and salvation of those who have already passed away? On this week's program, Dr. David C. Ford, a professor at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, explains why these practices are Biblical and fully part of the ancient Christian faith. Click here or listen below.

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The most difficult part in this metanoia—this change of mind—for me has proven not to be the intellectual consent to the practice of asking the intercessions of the saints. Not only does it make sense quite easily, but it is also an integral part of ancient Christianity—and not, as I had previously believed—some foolish leftover from the dark ages of the Pre-reformation era church.

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Our new television series on Orthodox faith and life in the modern world continues! The first episode featured His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas on religious freedom and the Ecumenical Patriarchate. In the newest episode, Kh. Maggie Hock, Director of the Department of Marriage & Parish Family Ministries for the Antiochian Archdiocese, discusses the role of media and advertising in modern life, and what Orthodox Christian parents should know about how their kids are affected. Watch Now (Real Player) >>

Is the Christian life simply God doing things for you, or is there something you're supposed to do as well? In this week's episode of Get Wisdom, the Orthodox Bible study program, we cover Mark 5, looking at how Christians should respond to Christ's divine power. Click here or listen below. The accompanying study guide is available here.

Coming up this week, The ARK and The Rudder continue to feature special music for the Paschal season. Also, Khouriya Maggie Hock with Parenting in a Materialistic World, Terry Mattingly on Saint Brenden the Navigator and more.

NEW EPISODE of Orthodox Teen Talk Online, a podcast where Orthodox teens themselves speak about the faith and real-life issues. On this episode, Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist and a group of Antiochian Orthodox teens offer their thoughts on Orthodox Unity in America. Click here or listen below.

I remember early on in our investigations of Orthodoxy hearing a bewildering comparison: If one asks a western Christian what he believes, one is invited to the library. If one asks an Orthodox Christian the same, one is invited to church.

You can still watch the liturgical services from this year's Holy Week, including the Service of Resurrection on Holy Pascha. Click here to access the complete archive.