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Dr. Dean Stamatis is back on the show to answer some questions for us about church architecture. Plus, we'll be speaking for the first time with Fr. Gregory Hallam this week, an Antiochian Orthodox priest from Manchester, UK. He's with us to talk about St. John the Baptist in honor of his upcoming feastday on August 29th, and also to tell us about the Orthodox Fellowship of St. John the Baptist.
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On the Saints is the third volume in the series, Sermons by Saint Gregory Palamas, consisting of seven sermons devoted to the saints of the Old and New Testaments, and including St. Gregory's wonderful homily on his fellow patron saint of Thessalonica, the Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrhstreamer (3rd century).
$9.95
The beginning addresses the question of why the choice to be Orthodox. In the end he addresses issues the average person wants to know about rituals, the sanctuary, the clergy, vestments, worship practices, etc. answering 250 specific questions ranging from Why Orthodoxy? to How do Orthodox view glossolalia? Dr. Stamatis is the author of "The Catechetical Handbook."
You won't want to miss this week's show! Join Fr. Andrew Louth, Professor of Patristic and Byzantine Studies at the University of Durham, England, for the 2nd part in a 4-part series on his book Greek East And Latin West: The Church AD 681-1071. We began our discussion with the Iconoclast controversy, and today we’ll be talking about the Filioque. But first Leon Stavrou, co-founder and Executive Director of “The Next Generation Initiative” will tell us a little more about this non-profit, which focuses on helping students gain real-world skills and experience that will advance their education, and serve them as future leaders in their communities and in the broader public arena. For more information on The Next Generation Initiative, visit their website: http://www.hellenext.org.
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Although 'Greek East' and 'Latin West' are becoming distinct entities during this expanse of time, the author treats them in parallel, observing the points at which their destinies coincide or conflict and noting developments within the whole of the Church rather than striving simply, or even primarily, to explain the eventual schism between Eastern and Western Christendom.
$23.17
This book exposes the tensions which arose between the inevitable cultural pluralism and the needs of Church unity - an issue which stands at the center of modern ecclesiological concerns. It discusses the debates on the identity of Christ, formally solved by the decrees of the great ecumenical councils, but which left Christendom divided.
Tune in this week to hear Paul Schroeder talk about St. Basil the Great's sermons on Social Justice and how they speak directly to us as modern Christians. Plus, Leon Stavrou, co-founder and Executive Director of “The Next Generation Initiative” will tell us a little more about this non-profit, which focuses on helping students gain real world skills and experience that will advance their education, and serve them as future leaders in their communities and in the broader public arena. But first we'll hear from Fr. Justin Frederick about his parish’s patron saint, St. Maximos the Confessor, whose feastday we celebrate on August 13th."
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While some patristic texts relate to obscure and highly philosophical questions, St Basil's teachings on social issues are immediately understood and applicable. At a time when vast income disparity and overuse of limited environmental resources are becoming matters of increasing concern, St Basil's message is more relevant now than ever before.
$15.00
This is the ideal volume from which to learn at first hand the depth and insight of St Maximus' cosmic vision and grasp of the complexities of human nature, as he patiently explores the nature and consequences of the renewal of all things in Christ. Robert Wilken and Paul Blowers have put us all deeply in their debt.
Fr. Luke Veronis is back on the show today speaking as Executive Director of the newly-established Missions Institute of Orthodox Christianity. He’ll be telling us about the Institute’s mission, its recent summer class which included a trip to Albania with a group of students, and why it’s so important to cultivate a spirit of missions in the modern Orthodox Church. Plus, in our feature interview we'll welcome Dr. Albert Rossi back to the program to talk with us about a very real problem in our society - internet pornography. Dr. Rossi recommends the following websites for additional information: www.covenanteyes.com and sa.org.
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Rather than approaching this controversial issue from the traditional moral or religious angle, Mark Kastleman sticks to the facts the brain science behind Internet pornography use. This remarkable, comprehensive guidebook gives people the straight-forward, no-nonsense answers and practical solutions they've been searching for.
$14.49
Fr. Luke Veronis and his family served as missionaries to Albania during some of the most crucial years of this resurrection. In these pages, Fr. Luke shares stories of those years - stories of desperate poverty and of heroism, of setbacks and triumphs, of heartbreak and miracles - and calls us all to answer the Lord’s Great Commission: Go Forth!
OCN is very excited to begin a 4-part series with Fr. Andrew Louth this week, based on his book Greek East And Latin West, available for purchase on our website now! Fr. Louth is Professor of Patristic and Byzantine Studies at the University of Durham, England. This first installment is on the topic of Iconoclasm. But first, friend of the show Dr. Dean Stamatis is back to answer some questions for us about bishops of our church. Why do they wear the crowns or the miters? Why do they carry a staff? Tune in to find out!
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Although 'Greek East' and 'Latin West' are becoming distinct entities during this expanse of time, the author treats them in parallel, observing the points at which their destinies coincide or conflict and noting developments within the whole of the Church rather than striving simply, or even primarily, to explain the eventual schism between Eastern and Western Christendom.
$23.17
What would be the most powerful testimony to the spiritual truth of Orthodoxy? How about a story of a Protestant American missionary sent to convert the Orthodox to his evangelical faith who instead converts to Orthodoxy! This unique, entertaining and uplifting story has been endorsed by many leading Orthodox bishops, priests and writers.
Tune in this week to hear Emmy Louvaris speak with Anne Van Fossen of the Classical Learning Resource Center - an online resource center for teachers and homeschoolers dedicated to Christian education through Classical Learning. Then, we'll hear from Fr. Christopher Flesoras, pastor of Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Roseville, CA. He'll be talking with us about St. Anna in honor of her feastday, celebrated on July 25th. In another segment, Charissa Gianos, author of Yes! Christouli Loves ME, speaks with Fr. Chris about this book that helps children see a deeper awareness of Christ's presence.
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Lynette Katherine Hoppe's life and death touched hundreds, if not thousands of lives as she served as a missionary in Albania, tragically succumbing to cancer in 2006. Close family friend and fellow OCMC missionary Fr. Luke Veronis retells the story of her life, and then lets her writing speak for itself.
$16.15
A way of thinking about education in the Church from the perspective of the art, theology, and liturgical and devotional use of icons. Through "iconic catechesis" each person is nurtured to grow into the likeness of God. With color plates.
Dr. George Stavros from the Danielsen Institute joins guest host Fr. Steven Ritter on the program today to talk about the importance of setting up healthy boundaries in our lives. Plus, hear Fr. Chris' interview with Sara Tomczyk and Dan Christopoulos of the IOCC about the Tropical Disease program and their efforts to help those who suffer from the painful disease Podoconiosis in Ethiopia.
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Brings the Orthodox spirituality of the Philokalia out of the monastery into everyday living. Addresses the relevance today of the subjects covered by the Fathers of the Philokalia, i.e. Vigilance (nepsis), Ascesis, Overcoming the Passions, Hesychia (silence), Prayer, the Bible, Theosis, the Jesus Prayer, the Gift of Tears, the Relationship of Mind and Heart, etc.
$17.95
Essays on Christian living by a most prolific writer from Mount Athos. Each essay is a visit with a trusted spiritual guide, experienced in the life in Christ, who understands the world and the issues we face on a daily basis. Translated by Fr. Peter Chamberas.
Joining us this week is Mark Gruin of IOCC, who's here to talk with us about the agencies efforts in Haiti as we approach the 6-month anniversary of the devastating earthquake. Hear amazing stories of strength, learn about the current conditions, and find out the simple way you can give hope to Haitian children and families today! Plus, in a short segment, Ch. Patrick Tutella, Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministries, tells us about the upcoming convocation taking place this August in Philadelphia. Tune in to hear all the details!
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Narrative, compiled from accounts of Father Arseny's spiritual children and others whom he brought to God, gives stirring glimpses of his life in prison camp and after his release. It also tells the stories of people whose lives, often during times of almost unimaginable crisis, were touched and transfigured through their connection with Father Arseny.
$16.20
The stories of Father Arseny and his work in the Soviet prison camps have captured the minds and hearts of readers all over the world. In this second volume readers will find additional narratives about Father Arseny newly translated from the most recent Russian edition.
This week on CRTL, we're pleased to welcome Dr. Dean Stamatis back to the program. He's here today to talk with us about one of his recent publications entitled A Catechetical Handbook of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Also with us is Nicholas Reeves, who recently produced a concert entitled "Deliverance Through Devotion: The Triumph of Orthodox Music Over Oppression" that was performed at the St. Vartan Cathedral in New York City.
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A fully illustrated Synaxarion of saints in the field, including: St Mercurius, St Theodore The Recruit, St Artemius, St Eustathios and the Stag, St Callistratus and his companions, St George the Trophy-bearer, St Procopius, St Constantine the Great, St Menas, St Niketa the Goth, and Sts Sergius and Bacchus
$25.20
Based on years of research, “More Spirited Than Lions” traces the historical development of feminism, outlines its basic assumptions and beliefs, assesses its contributions, and offers an Orthodox critique to the feminist platform. Most importantly, it offers thoughts for an alternative approach, namely the ideal of Christian womanhood, as found in the Tradition of the Church.
Today, Fr. Chris is joined by Sylvia Leontaris, the creator of the popular blog OrthodoxMom.com. She'll tell us about why she started the blog, what readers can expect to find there and the role her faith plays in her motherhood. Plus, on July 2nd each year, we commemorate Saint Juvenal of Alaska, Protomartyr of America. Here to tell us about this important American Saint is Archimandrite Juvenal of St. Herman's Orthodox Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska, where he is the Instructor in Liturgics & Canon Law. Stephanie Marudas, founder and project director of The Got Greek? National Student Survey, will also join us for a few minutes to tell us about what motivated her to conduct this study and what she hopes to learn from it.
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Naming the Child creates a community of love and support for bereaving parents and siblings, written with a light touch and sensitive spirit. For those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a child within the first year, this gentle resource offers practical advice and guidance, based on the experiences of many.
$14.39
Close to Home is for every young mother who’s ever wished children came with an instruction manual; who’s ever longed for just one quiet minute to finish a thought or utter a prayer; who’s ever despaired of perfecting herself in time to become a good example for her children; who’s ever wondered why “happily ever after” takes so darn much work.
Today on CRTL, we welcome children's author Despina Manatos to the program. She'll tell us about her first publication, entitled The Nameday Book. Also with us is Dr. Byron Gaist, an Orthodox psychotherapist based in Cyprus. He's here to tell us about his book Creative Suffering and the Wounded Healer, which looks at the interface between analytical psychology and Christian psychology.
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A hermit had a vision, a proud and selfish governor was stricken with paralysis, and a princess lay dying. All these events were part of a plan - God's plan - to bring the very first icon of the Mother of God, painted by the Evangelist Luke himself, from the emperor's palace in Constantinople to a new home on Cyprus.
$15.25
This practice is adumbrated through a framework of conceptualisation derived from Orthodox Christian spirituality, employing the Jungian archetype of the 'Wounded Healer' in parallel to theological claims concerning the suffering of Jesus Christ, and the broader significance of suffering and evil in Christian theology.
On June 14th, we celebrate the Feastday of the prophet Elisha. Here to talk with us about this important Old Testament figure is Deacon Irenaios Anderson from Saint Herman Theological Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska. Plus, we'll hear from Fr. Luke Veronis, who has served as a missionary who's served for over 12 years in parts of Africa & Albania, and is currently the priest at St. Constantine & Helen in Webster, MA. Fr. Luke was also recently appointed Director for the newly inaugurated Missions Institute of Orthodox Christianity located at the Holy Cross School of Theology, where he is also an adjunct professor. He's back to tell us about his most recent book, entitled Go Forth: Stories of Mission and Resurrection in Albania.
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Fr. Luke shares stories of those years—stories of desperate poverty and of heroism, of setbacks and triumphs, of heartbreak and miracles—and calls us all to answer the Lord’s Great Commission: Go Forth!
$18.95
Illuminates the rich culture and soul of Orthodox Christianity. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I traces the roots of Orthodox Christianity to its founding 2000 years ago, explores its spirituality and doctrine, and explains its liturgy and art.
This week on CRTL, we'll hear from V. Rev. Archimandrite Dr. Elpidophoros Lambriniadis, Chief Secretary of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Fr. Elpidophoros joined us last week by phone from Moscow, where Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church were meeting on the official visit of His All Holiness. He talks with us about relations between the two Patriarchates and also the upcoming Pan Orthodox Synod. Next, we turn our attention to the situation in Haiti as we hear from Mark Ohanian of IOCC. Mark is Senior Programs Coordinator based at IOCC’s headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland and has been involved with the coordination of efforts in Haiti since February. He'll tell us more about conditions on the ground right now, what's being done by IOCC to assist the people of Haiti and what each of us can do to help. Finally, Fr. Chris hears from Fr Barnabas Jerome Euginst, priest of St. John the Baptist parish in Pétionville, a district in the capital of Port-au-Prince, under His Eminence Metropolitan Athenagoras of Mexico. Fr Barnabas talks about his journey to Orthodoxy and how the recent earthquake has affected both his parish and his personal faith.
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This historical event offered an opportunity for Orthodox Christianity to share its spiritual treasure with the millions who witnessed this occasion and to the thousands of journalists who covered it.
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Illuminates the rich culture and soul of Orthodox Christianity. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I traces the roots of Orthodox Christianity to its founding 2000 years ago, explores its spirituality and doctrine, and explains its liturgy and art.
Our guest today is Deacon Triva Pavlov of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in Jackson - the first, and now oldest, Serbian Orthodox church in all of North America. He’s here to tell us about Archimandrite Sebastian Dabovich who founded St. Sava and is called the Serbian Apostle to the Americas. Plus, we'll meet Fr. Matthew P. Binkewitz, Bereavement & Pastoral Care Coordinator at the Hospice of the Finger Lakes in Auburn, NY, and author of several books, including Spiritual Care Companion: Guidance as End-of-Life Approaches. He joins us today to talk about his upcoming presentation on grief at the International Orthodox Psychotherapy Conference.
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A soul-baring journey through "the puzzlement of our afflictions." Probing ancient Christian wisdom for revelation in his own pain, Cairns challenges us toward a radical revision of the full meaning and breadth of human suffering.
$14.39
Explains how Orthodox Christians turn to the reality of their Easter faith - faith in a risen Lord Jesus Christ - to understand answers to these and other questions regarding their mortality, power of the resurrection, and the immortality of the soul.
This week on CRTL, we welcome His Eminence Archbishop Lazar to the program. His Eminence is a retired hierarch of the Orthodox Church in America, and is the founding abbot of the Monastery of All Saints of North America, Canada. He joins us today to talk about the neurobiology of sin. But first, we'll hear from Kenneth Kidd, the Annual Gifts Officer at our sister SCOBA agency, the Orthodox Christian Mission Center, tells us about one of their lesser-known programs: the AGAPE canister program.
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Fr. Meletios Webber, an Orthodox priest with a doctorate in counseling, helps us to understand addiction and explores ways to overcome it. He clearly and skillfully explains the Twelve Steps of the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.
$13.45
Time-tested Orthodox spirituality to contemporary Christian living. A true "back to the basics" book showing how Christians can fight and win the struggle against temptation, sin, and spiritual lethargy through the divine power of Christ's Incarnation.
This week on CRTL, we welcome Archpriest Steven Ritter from St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Roswell, Georgia, back to the show. Fr. Steven is the author of That Your Joy May be Full, and he's with us today to talk about Christ's Death, Resurrection and Ascent. Also joining us is Fr. Andrei Sommer, protopresbyter of the ROCOR Cathedral of Our Lady of the Sign in New York City, who will share with us about the recent visit of St. John Chysostom's relics to his parish.
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Ponders various aspects of Orthodox Christian spirituality in light of St. Symeon’s profoundly rich pre-Communion prayer. A clarion call to the modern world to seek Divine knowledge and wisdom through the theology of prayer.
$26.49
Dr. Chirban explains how Orthodox Christians turn to the reality of their Easter faith to understand answers to these and other questions regarding their mortality, the power of the resurrection, and the immortality of the soul.
On May 6th this year, we celebrate the feastday of the Prophet Job. Here to talk with us about this important Old Testament Saint is Deacon Irenaios Anderson from Saint Herman Theological Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska. Also joining us this week on CRTL is Dr. Stephen Muse, Director of Counselor Training & Clinical Services at the D.A. & Elizabeth Turner Ministry Resource Center in Columbus, GA. He'll be telling us about something he calls Post Traumatic Spiritual Disorder.
Our feature interview on Come Receive the Light today will introduce you to Fr. Brendan Pelphrey, head priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Shreveport, Louisiana. Fr. Brendan will tell us about his extraordinary journey to Orthodoxy and how his wide range of personal experiences help him carry the saving message of Christ to every one he meets! Also with us is Psychotherapist Michael Huber, one of the featured presenters at this year's International Conference of Orthodox Psychotherapists, who will talk with us about identifying our passions.
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Chrysostom's unique gift for linking concrete observation and theological vision is nowhere more evident that in On the Priesthood. Its presence helps to account for the work's power to inspire and challenge Christians in all ages.
$14.40
Inspiring story of over two thousand evangelical Christians and their search for historic Christianity. This book is for evangelical Christians on their own search for the Church. It is also for Orthodox Christians looking for renewal.
This week on Come Receive the Light, we welcome back Aristotle Papanikolaou, Associate Professor of Theology and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at Fordham University, as well as the Co-founding Director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Program. He's here to talk with us about truth-telling and how it influences our understanding of ourselves, sin and God. In a short segment, we'll hear from artist and children's author Maria Anastasiou, who recently released Rejoice: The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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A true "back to the basics" book which shows how Christians can fight and win the struggle against temptation, sin, and spiritual lethargy through the divine power of Christ's Incarnation.
$11.65
Practical, insightful, and hard-hitting counsel of the Orthodox abbess of the Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery in Otego, New York.
On this week’s episode of Come Receive the Light, Dr. Anthony Vrame, Director of Christian Education for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, tells us about how icons have changed stylistically and why those changes happen. We also learn more about what makes an icon, verses just a painting. But first we'll hear from Fr. Stephen Plumlee, the organizer of the International Conference of Orthodox Psychotherapists, which is taking place from June 21-25 in Chicago this summer.
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Part 1 - Detailed explanation of the distinctive characteristics of Byzantine iconography, of the traditional pattern of decorating Eastern Orthodox churches
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Part 2 - Detailed explanation of the distinctive characteristics of Byzantine iconography, of the traditional pattern of decorating Eastern Orthodox churches
On today's episode of Come Receive the Light, Fr. Demetrios Tonias, the pastor of Holy Archangels Greek Orthodox Church in Watertown, MA, is back for the fourth and last installment of our fascinating series on Christianity and Judaism in the earliest centuries of the Church. In this final segment, we'll be talking about the fourth century, wherein the Church goes from its darkest days of persecution to becoming the official state religion. We'll also hear from Dionysios Potamitis, the founder and president of Potamitis Publishing. His press prints Orthodox children’s books in English and Greek, and are wonderful resources to have in your homes or Sunday School classes.
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Pentiuc probes carefully and thoroughly into the many problems of interpretation Hosea poses, grammatical and textual, historical, literary, and theological.
$14.35
Sheds a world of insight upon the beloved Scriptures- the world of the Early Church,and of the Apostles themselves, who used and referred to the Psalms in their own writings.
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