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Orthodox Christian Network investigates and reports on topical issues of the day.
Update on Kidnapped Syrian BishopsOCN Now: On April 22nd, two Orthodox bishops traveling near Syria’s border with Turkey were kidnapped by unknown assailants as they were conducting humanitarian work in the area. Their driver, Fatha’Allah Kabboud, a deacon in the Syriac Orthodox Church, was shot dead. Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Aleppo, and Metropolitan Yohanna Ibrahim, the Syriac Archbishop of Aleppo, continue to be held hostage. Join Fr. Chris as he speaks with Charles Ajalat about a bipartisan letter that asks the State Department to make the immediate release of the bishops a priority. Find out how you can sign and help the effort! Click below to listen to the podcast.
To read and/or download the full letter from Charles Ajalat, please visit the read more link below. Fr. Tonias on the Boston tragedy
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Healing Boston
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The Hobbit
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OCF Real Break 2013
Breaking News: Interview with Metropolitan Tikhon
Breaking News: Fr. Stylianopoulos' comments on Ancient Papyrus Writings
Breaking News: Violence Against Coptic Christians
Breaking News: Interview with His Grace Bishop Basil
Response to Colorado Shooting: Don’t Give Evil the Front Row Seat
The Avengers
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On OCN Now, Fr. Demetrios Tonias of Archangels Greek Orthodox Church in Watertown, MA, talks about the impact of the recent bombings on his community and the role of the church in helping to heal after a tragedy like this.
On OCN Now, Eleni Vidalis, Communications Chair for the Metropolis of Boston Greek Archdiocese speaks with Fr. Chris about the healing in the Boston area.
On OCN Now, Grace Brooks, roving cultural reporter for the Sounding, reviews the movie "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."
On OCN Now: Fr. Chris speaks with Jennifer Nahas and John Mahfouz of OCF about the 2013 Real Break trips. These week-long mission trips are a great way to get college students involved globally and learn more about Orthodoxy around the world.
Join Fr. Chris for his exclusive interview with Metropolitan Tikhon, the newly elected Primate of the Orthodox Church in America.
Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos joins Fr. Chris to discuss the headlines about an ancient papyrus recently discovered and the claims that this small fragment may indicate that Jesus was married. Fr. Ted speaks candidly and thoughtfully about why this is not the case.
"Join Fr. Chris as he speaks with Fr. Joseph Boules of St. Mary & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church in Anaheim, CA, about the recent violence against Coptic Christians following the posting of film on YouTube that portrays Mohammed in a negative light."
His Grace Bishop Basil, Secretary of the Assembly of Bishops, joins Fr. Chris by telephone to update the faithful on a very productive meeting of the Hierarchs during their recent meeting in Chicago.
The Sounding blogger/podcaster, Christy Pessemier also shares her thoughts on the movie theater shootings in Aurora, Colorado in a special podcast entitled “Response to Colorado Shooting: Don’t Give Evil the Front Row Seat.”
On OCN Now, The Sounding podcaster, Grace Brooks takes an interesting look at the movie ‘The Avengers.”
