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Orthodox Christian Network investigates and reports on topical issues of the day.

Update on the Assembly of Bishops

On OCN NOW, Fr. Mark Arey, Director of the Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and the Secretary to the Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in North and South America updates Fr. Christopher on the Assembly of Bishops.

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The Atlas of American Orthodox Christian

On OCN Now, Alexei Krindatch a research consultant for SCOBA discusses the newly-published Atlas of American Orthodox Christian Churches! Click here to download the announcement of the new Atlas.

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Devastation in Missouri - Hope for the future

On OCN Now,  Devastation in Missouri - Hope for the future, Fr. Moses Berry of Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" Orthodox Church (OCA) in Ash Grove (about 40 miles from Joplin) joins us this week to speak about the devastation from the tornado that hit Joplin and how our faith gives us hope even in the face of incredible suffering.

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Japan update from Fr. Demitrios Tanaka and Yasu Tsuji

On OCN NOW, Fr. Chris brings us an update on the  many issues in Japan with Fr. Demitrios Tanaka, Director of External Church Relations, Metropolitan Council Holy Autonomous Orthodox Church in Japan and Yasu Tsuji from the Dallas Fort Worth area tells us his thoughts and fears after hearing about the Earthquake in his homeland of Japan.

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Fr. Chris speaks on the passing of Metropolitan Nicholas

On OCN Now, Fr. Chris will share a word of condolences on the passing of Metropolitan Nicholas who was one of the Hierarchs who voted for OCN to become an agency of SCOBA and now working within the context of the Assembly of Bishops.

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Update on the Assembly of Canonical Bishops

On OCN NOW, Fr. Chris gets an update on the Assembly of Canonical Bishops with Fr. Mark Arey.

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OCF Activities Update

On OCN NOW, listen in to a brief message from Fr. Anthony Salzman and Simi Boutzikas about the upcoming OCF Activities.

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Uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East

On OCN Now, Fr. Chris is speaking with Mustafa Akyol whose articles on Islamic Extremism and terrorism have appeared in magazines such as Newsweek and the Washington Times. This week they will discuss the recent uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East.

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What Happened in 2010 & Looking toward 2011

On OCN Now, Fr. Christopher shares his thoughts about 2010, the End of the Year appeal and upcoming happenings for 2011.

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OCN’s End of the Year Appeal

This week on OCN Now, Fr. Christopher and Emmy discuss OCN’s End of the Year Appeal.

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Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide

This week on OCN Now, Fr. Christopher and Fr. Mark Leondis introduce the new podcast coming to OCN, Orthodox Christian Teen Survival Guide meant to help youth workers talk to teens about important issues.

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