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Special Moments in Orthodoxy gives you a front-row seat at the best Orthodox Christian special events, lectures, and spiritual retreats around the country. This weekly, 30-minute show features recordings of thought-provoking talks on contemporary moral and theological issues given by leading Orthodox Christians voices, including Archbishop DEMETRIOS of America, Metropolitan KALLISTOS Ware, Frederica Mathewes-Green, Fr. Thomas Hopko, and many others.



Q & A with Fr. Chris and Emmy  E-mail

This week on Special Moments in Orthodoxy, listen to a vaulted Come Receive the Light and hear Emmy and Fr. Chris answers questions from our listening audience.

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Orthodoxy continues to be a subject of enormous interest among Western Christians, and the author believes that an understanding of its standpoint is necessary before the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches can be reunited. He explains the Orthodox views on such widely ranging matters as ecumenical councils, sacraments, free will, purgatory, the papacy and the relation between the different Orthodox churches.

$11.56

Eastern Orthodox Church leaders celebrate and explain the nuances of their faith in Eastern Orthodox Theology, a collection of readings for those who wish to better understand key aspects of the Orthodox faith, such as liturgy and sacraments, tradition, the mystical encounter between person and God, and relations with other branches of the church. In this new edition, two new articles have been added to update the section on Orthodoxy's relationship with the West.

$25.20

 

 
"'Orthodox Psychology' or 'Orthodox and Psychology'? Part II  E-mail

This week on Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Dr. Philip Mamalakis of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, continues his series and asks the question "'Orthodox Psychology' or 'Orthodox and Psychology'?"

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A book that will be marked up and well-worn by those who own it and no doubt shared with other Christians who long for a well of renewal and a blessed retreat.

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This work, the third panel of a triptych dedicated by the author to the notion of illness derived from the patristic and hagiographic texts of the Christian East from the first to the fourteenth centuries, makes an essential contribution to the history of mental illnesses and their therapies.

$17.95

 

 
'Orthodox Psychology' or 'Orthodox and Psychology'?  E-mail

This week on Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Dr. Philip Mamalakis of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, asks the question "'Orthodox Psychology' or 'Orthodox and Psychology'?"

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Fabled Byzantium ended with the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks on 29 May 1453, inspiring the two poignant laments sung here that give Greek and Latin perspectives on the end of a 1,000-year-old empire.

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Melding Greek Orthodox Christianity in America with spirituality and more conventional psychotherapy and medical practice, this book makes an uncommon contribution to the religiously diverse spectrum of our ever-expanding multicultural consciousness.

$87.95

 

 
Student Experiences: Constantinople Spring Break trip  E-mail

 In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, don't miss this episode on the Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s special spring break trip to Constantinople. Segment features interviews with the students about their experiences and a message from Patriarch Bartholomew. Includes a rare opportunity to hear the Patriarch talking and interacting with American Orthodox students! 

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Fabled Byzantium ended with the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks on 29 May 1453, inspiring the two poignant laments sung here that give Greek and Latin perspectives on the end of a 1,000-year-old empire.

$15.28

The Akathist Hymn is a Service of the Orthodox Church that invites the faithful to rejoice in the unique and sublime role the Virgin Mary played in the salvation of mankind.

$14.40

 
Patristic Influence on the Church  E-mail

 In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, join us for another vaulted  CRTL as we take a journey in our way back machine to 2004 where Fr. Christopher speak with Dr. Demetrios Katos about the patristic influence in the Church and tells us what the past has to say about the Church.

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Sixteen essays on Orthodox Ethics. Fr. Harakas "wholistic" approach to faith, life, motives, norms, behavior and interior dispositions permeate each volume.

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Walking in Wonder blends patristic Orthodox teaching with practical suggestions for parents, resulting in a book that is not only inspirational but full of common sense.

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Interviews with Fr. Hopko and author John Granger  E-mail

 In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, join us in our way back machine for a vaulted CRTL where Fr. Chris speaks with Fr. Thomas Hopko about the Creed and Emmy Louvaris speaks with John Granger Author of Looking for God in Harry Potter.

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The greatest summary of our Orthodox Christian faith is made understandable to young people of the upper elementary and junior high level. Using stories, the author simplifies the truths of the Creed and makes them relevant to the lives of young people in today's world.

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The Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church as sung by the choir of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, under the direction of David Drillock.

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Faith and Liturgical Practice  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, join us in our way back machine for a vaulted CRTL where Fr. Christopher speak with Fr. Alkiviadis Calivas on Faith and Liturgical Practice. For a church to be alive and relevant the Church must know their Faith. This is one of our Early Programs.

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The healing ministry of Jesus Christ is a primary task of the Church. This work describes the healing ministry of the Church as it is expressed in Scripture, Tradition, and the liturgical life, focusing particularly on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. The author discusses both the history and theology of this sacrament, which has its roots in the Tradition of the Church as expressed in James 5.14(–) 15.

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What did new converts learn about the Faith in the early centuries of Christianity? The early Fathers of the Church - theologians such as Chrysostom, Augustine, Ambrose, and others - speak on these and other timeless topics. A priceless aid for any Christian who wishes to come to a deeper understanding of his or her own faith.

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Tradition Today - Examining The Epistle of St. James, Part 4  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his series “Tradition Today.” Join Fr. David as he discusses Saint James’ Epistle and how the writing of  this short, exciting and to the point book differs from that of St. Paul.

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Here is a genuinely different and practical book for the inquirer and potential convert to Orthodox Christianity. It is different in a number of ways, all of which commend this volume to wide use by pastors whose task it is to introduce the members of their inquirers classes to an Orthodox way of life which will touch their lives in a full and complete way (Fr. Stanley Harakas).

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A practical handbook of the Church for laypeople and inquirers. Packed with useful information about the Church, i.e. what it teaches, how it worships, its sacraments (mysteries), feasts, calendar and prayers. It traces the history and customs of the Church, theology of the Faith and how it sees itself as the authentic Church of Christ.

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Tradition Today - Examining The Epistle of St. James, Part 3  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his series “Tradition Today.” Join Fr. David as he discusses Saint James’ Epistle and how the writing of  this short, exciting and to the point book differs from that of  St. Paul.

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One of the very effective ways by which one can arrive at an understanding of the Orthodox faith is through a study of the words it most often uses in its worship and theology. These words have developed through the centuries under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and have become like rich vessels containing the priceless treasures of our faith.

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A brief meditation for each day of the year to help bring God's comfort, peace, and strength to those who are hurting from sorrow, suffering, grief, loneliness and despair. A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief, Jesus understands the hurting heart as no one else can and offers redemptive meaning in suffering.

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Tradition Today - Examining The Epistle of St. James, Part 2  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his series “Tradition Today.” Join Fr. David as he discusses Saint James’ Epistle and how the writing of  this short, exciting and to the point book differs from that of  St. Paul.

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Shepherding the Flock presents a traditional Orthodox interpretation of the scriptures along with historical, linguistic, and contextual details that bring Paul's epistles to life for the contemporary reader.

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Tarazi addresses the root cause of Palestinian suffering—and Middle Eastern strife generally—through a stunningly comprehensive analysis of the Biblical story.

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Tradition Today - Examining The Epistle of St. James  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith presents  his series  “Tradition Today” Join Fr. David as he discusses Saint James’ Epistle and  how the writing of  this short, exciting and to the point book differs from that of  St. Paul.

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Based on an exacting investigation into the history of the rite, the author makes compelling proposals for recapturing its original spirit in Orthodox Church parishes, at a time when the care of the sick a matter of grave concern.

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Written at various times and locations and to differing audiences, the general epistles nevertheless share some common themes: endurance under persecution; living out the Faith in a hostile society; discerning heresy by its fruits--namely, immorality and lack of love--and resisting it, holding fast to the apostolic faith.

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How To Be Culturally Savvy  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Khouria Maggie Hauck will discuss how to be culturally savvy as an Orthodox Christian.

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Alexander Schmemann suggests an approach to issues such as secularism and Christian culture from the perspective of the unbroken experience of the Church, as revealed and communicated in her worship, in her liturgy - the sacrament of the world, the sacrament of the Kingdom.

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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.

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Investigating Romans, Part 15  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith finishes this series on the Book of Romans, what it meant for the original recipients  and what it says to today’s reader.

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Without St. John's brilliant defense, both profound and at times earthly, we might well have had no icons, murals, and mosaics in churches to elevate and enrich our spirits.

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The Year of Grace of the Lord takes the reader through the Sundays and feast days from the beginning of the year in September to the time of its completion after Pentecost.

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Investigating Romans, Part 14  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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This collection of articles on prayer and the spiritual life, together with some of the author's own prayers, is a moving testimony to the relevance of Christ, who, for Archimandrite Sophrony, is "all, and in all, the beginning and the ending" of all thing.

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A remarkably thorough introduction to Orthodox doctrine, for Orthodox spirituality cannot be properly understood apart from the theological teaching on which it rests: that the aim of man's life is union with God and deification in Christ through the Holy Spirit.

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Investigating Romans, Part 13  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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The Virgin Mary bends her head  in a sweet embrace with her Son as their cheeks touch tenderly. His left hand reaches behind her neck and around to her chin and His right hand reaches out towards her shoulder in an intimate and loving embrace.

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Michael Harper, known to many American Christians as a longtime leader in the evangelical and charismatic movements in the Church of England, now comes before us in a new role: as a convert to the Orthodox Church.

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Investigating Romans, Part 12  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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What did new converts learn about the Faith in the early centuries of Christianity? The early Fathers of the Church - theologians such as Chrysostom, Augustine, Ambrose, and others - speak on these and other timeless topics.

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Available for the first time in a modern English translation, this imposing work by one of the great churchmen of the fifth century had been neglected on library shelves in a less-than-accessible Greek edition.

$17.95

 

 
Investigating Romans, Part 11  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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Holy Mon., Tues., Wed. Pack (MP3s) - Recordings by Fr. Seraphim Dedes of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery.

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Holy Friday Matins Pack (MP3s) - Recordings by Fr. Seraphim Dedes of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery.

$15.11

 

 
Investigating Romans, Part 10  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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The Psalter, translated from the Orthodox text, divided into the traditional sections for the daily readings in a pocket format.

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Prayers taken from the Synekdemos to guide you through the day. Communion prayers. English and Greek.

$9.95

 

 
Investigating Romans, Part 9  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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Blessed Theophylact distills the teaching of the earlier Church Fathers, especially Saint John Chrysostom, in language that is profound, powerful and direct. Translated from the Greek by Fr Christopher Stade.

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Through very vivid, dogmatically correct illustrations, and supportive explanations we learn, together with our children, what every Orthodox Christian needs to know in order to love this life breath of the soul.

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Investigating Romans, Part 8  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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Represents a selection of major addresses and significant messages as well as public statements by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, “first among equals” and spiritual leader of the world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians.

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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 George the Trophy-bearer, St Constantine the Great, St Menas, St Niketa the Goth, and Sts Sergius and Bacchus.

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Investigating Romans, Part 7  E-mail

In this week's episode of Special Moments in Orthodoxy, Fr. David Smith continues his new series on the Book of Romans. Join Fr. David as he investigates Paul’s letter to the Romans, what it meant for the original recipients and what it says to today’s reader.

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The returning of the relics of these two great Fathers of the Church and Ecumenical Teachers to their original resting place in the Ecumenical Patriarchate

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The one-hour documentary combines travelogue, art, and history in exploring the roots of Christianity in Turkey including Constantinople, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Smyrna

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