SCOBA Statement on Moral Crisis in Our Nation

OCN is pleased to share the official position of the Orthodox Christian Church on the issue of same sex unions as it is being presented in the media across the country in the light of the recent passing of same sex unions in several states.
SCOBA Statement on Moral Crisis in Our Nation
Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - As members of the Standing Conference of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA), representing more than 5 million Orthodox Christians in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are deeply concerned about recent developments regarding “same sex unions.”
The Orthodox Christian teaching on marriage and sexuality, firmly grounded in Holy Scripture, 2000 years of church tradition, and canon law, holds that marriage consists in the conjugal union of a man and a woman, and that authentic marriage is blessed by God as a sacrament of the Church. Neither Scripture nor Holy Tradition blesses or sanctions such a union between persons of the same sex.


Holy Scripture attests that God creates man and woman in His own image and likeness (Genesis 1:27-31), that those called to do so might enjoy a conjugal union that ideally leads to procreation. While not every marriage is blessed with the birth of children, every such union exists to create of a man and a woman a new reality of “one flesh.” This can only involve a relationship based on gender complementarity. “God made them male and female… So they are no longer two but one flesh” (Mark 10:6-8).


Read more: SCOBA Statement on Moral Crisis in Our Nation

OCN programs for July 4-8

THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
Most of our listeners would probably identify themselves as Orthodox Christians, but what does that really mean? Fr. Brendan Pelphrey, head priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, weighs in on what some of the qualifying characteristics should be.  But first, infidelity is an increasing reality in our world.  Dr. Albert Rossi shares some practical advice for everyone on healing the relationship, rebuilding trust and emerging closer than you’d ever imagined.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Special Moment of Orthodoxy, FR. Barnabas Powell speaks to us about religious amnesia  and his journey to orthodoxy. On Theologically Thinking, a constant contributor to OCN David Ford discusses Marriage through the writings of  St. John Chryssostom's high and exhalted view of this blessed sacrament. On OCN NOW, we will discuss Sheptytsky Institute Study Days – An Eastern Christian Feast for the Mind and Heart – to be held this summer from July 15-18, 2011 at Saint Paul University in Ottawa. This is the fourth consecutive year that our Institute will be reaching out to the wider community of Eastern and Western Christians in offering an academic and spiritual conference to enlighten their faith. The unique theme this year – True/False? Right/Wrong? The Challenge of Relativism Today.
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SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY
Many Orthodox Christian parishes across the country and around the world have celebrated Share the Light Sunday on the January 16, 2011 kickoff date.  If your church hasn't yet celebrated Share the Light Sunday, it's not too late to join the 33 churches that have already done so. For materials visit, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-Package-of-Materials.html or call us today at 954-522-5567 to learn more about spreading awareness and raising funds for media arm of the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.
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THE SOUNDING
OCN Blog - THE SOUNDING - Visit our blog for postings by our authors - His Grace Bishop Savas Zembillas (Pop Culture), Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, Fr. Ernesto Obregón, Sylvia Leontaritis (aka the Orthodox Mom)  and James Hargrave.  Fr Chris, the Executive Director of OCN will join our contributors with items of interest to interact with our visitors to the site and listeners around the world who avail themselves of the many radio programs offered. Visit the Sounding and let him know your thoughts. Make sure you visit the site and tell your friends to follow as well.
TRAVEL BLOG - FINDING THE FLAME - Join listeners and supporters of OCN and St. Demetrios Church around the world as they journey to the most sacred locations in the Orthodox World. Visit myocn.net and The Sounding Blog to see their journey.
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NEW POSTER
Have you seen our new poster in your parish yet? Ask your priest or parish council president about it today! Also look for a downloadable poster on myocn.net coming soon!
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HELP OCN REACH ITS GOAL OF 100 SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS!
Now it is your turn! OCN has 60 current Share the Light Partners of whom 45 have either made payments or have pledged for 2011. Our goal is 100 partners by the end of the year! Get your friends to become partners with a commitment to make a monthly donation of $85 or more or a one time donation of $1,000 or more and we will send you a DVD of all the Come Receive the Light programs that aired in 2010.  If you need help getting friends and relatives to sign up, send their contact information (name, address, E-mail and telephone) to Kathy Chapekis, Annual Giving Coordinator, P.O. Box 4690, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338.  You can also E-mail this information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Have you joined the thousands on OCN’s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the ANCHOR. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567.

All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net.

July CRTL schedule

July 1
Speaker: Dr. Albert Rossi
Topic: Healing after an affair
Most of our listeners would probably identify themselves as Orthodox Christians, but what does that really mean? Fr. Brendan Pelphrey, head priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Shreveport, Louisiana, weighs in on what some of the qualifying characteristics should be.  But first, infidelity is an increasing reality in our world.  Dr. Albert Rossi shares some practical advice for everyone on healing the relationship, rebuilding trust and emerging closer than you’d ever imagined.

July 8
Speaker: Dr. Steven Muse
Topic: When Hearts Become Flame
Sacraments are not ways we encounter God, but rather a means of living out “The Way” says Dr. Peter Galadza of the Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies at Saint Paul University. We’ll also hear from Dr. Steven Muse about his new book entitled When Hearts Become Flame, which explores the intersection of modern counselling and ancient Orthodox teachings. Click here to buy Dr. Muse's new book from Amazon.

July 15
Speaker: Fr. Steven Ritter
Topic:  The Original Sin
We all know the story of Adam, Eve and the apple. But what meaning does that fateful bite have for each of us today? Fr. Steven Ritter from St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church in Roswell, Georgia, contrasts our Orthodox beliefs to those held by other Christians. But first, many people describe the event of a parent’s death as life-altering. Kh. Maggie Hock shares her understanding of why that is and also offers practical tips on coping with the grief.

July 22
Speaker: Fr. Timothy Chrapko
Topic:  The Sacrament of Holy Ordination
Why do we need sermons in addition to our services? Fr. Alexander Goussetis offers his argument about the role of the sermon in the Church, both historically and in modern times. Click here to order Fr. Goussetis' new book, Seed for the Sower: Preaching Matters from the Holy Cross Bookstore. We’ll also be joined by Fr. Timothy Chrapko of St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Alberta, Canada, as he talks about his personal memories of being ordained, along with explaining the main sections of this sacrament.

July 29
Speaker: Dr. Albert Rossi
Topic:  Top three problems married couples deal with - and their solutions!
We all know the proper way to greet a priest and how to behave ourselves in church, but are we as polite when we’re online? Fr. Barnabas Powell of of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Church in Cumming, Georgia, offers tips and reminders about appropriate online etiquette when discussing issues related to our faith. Plus, do you find yourself having the same fight with your spouse over and over? Dr. Albert Rossi joins us to talk about money, children and housekeeping - the three most common points of disagreement within marriages.

OCN programs for June 27 - July 1

THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
A lot of people pick and choose religious ideas, accepting only the ones that "feel right" to them. Frederica Mathewes-Green is back on the program to talk about the pitfalls of limiting God by what we think is right. Plus, can a person be saved even after they have passed away? Fr. Tim Chrapko lays out both sides of the argument on this divisive and provocative topic. He recommends  Metropolitan Kallistos Ware's book called The Inner Kingdom for further study. Click here to order from Amazon.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Special Moment of Orthodoxy, Fr. Nektarios Morrow, from the Holy Cross Church in Wichita, Texas talks about “Finding the Truth through Prayer” by being in communion with God we can find the truth to guide our lives. On Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald from the Whats and Whys” of our Church series. This week's topic will be the Old Testament. 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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SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY
Many Orthodox Christian parishes across the country and around the world have celebrated Share the Light Sunday on the January 16, 2011 kickoff date.  If your church hasn't yet celebrated Share the Light Sunday, it's not too late to join the 33 churches that have already done so. For materials visit, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-Package-of-Materials.html or call us today at 954-522-5567 to learn more about spreading awareness and raising funds for media arm of the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.
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THE SOUNDING
OCN Blog - THE SOUNDING - Visit our blog for postings by our authors - His Grace Bishop Savas Zembillas (Pop Culture), Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, Fr. Ernesto Obregón, Sylvia Leontaritis (aka the Orthodox Mom)  and James Hargrave.  Fr Chris, the Executive Director of OCN will join our contributors with items of interest to interact with our visitors to the site and listeners around the world who avail themselves of the many radio programs offered. Visit the Sounding and let him know your thoughts. Make sure you visit the site and tell your friends to follow as well.
TRAVEL BLOG - FINDING THE FLAME - Join listeners and supporters of OCN and St. Demetrios Church around the world as they journey to the most sacred locations in the Orthodox World. Visit myocn.net and The Sounding Blog to see their journey.
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NEW POSTER
Have you seen our new poster in your parish yet? Ask your priest or parish council president about it today! Also look for a downloadable poster on myocn.net coming soon!
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HELP OCN REACH ITS GOAL OF 100 SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS!
Now it is your turn! OCN has 60 current Share the Light Partners of whom 45 have either made payments or have pledged for 2011. Our goal is 100 partners by the end of the year! Get your friends to become partners with a commitment to make a monthly donation of $85 or more or a one time donation of $1,000 or more and we will send you a DVD of all the Come Receive the Light programs that aired in 2010.  If you need help getting friends and relatives to sign up, send their contact information (name, address, E-mail and telephone) to Kathy Chapekis, Annual Giving Coordinator, P.O. Box 4690, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338.  You can also E-mail this information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Have you joined the thousands on OCN’s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the ANCHOR. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567.

All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net.

Holy Land Travel Blog now ONLINE

Father Chris Metropulos, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Network and host of the Come Receive the Light radio program, is traveling as a pilgrim to the Holy Land with over thirty other Orthodox Christians through June 30th. This exciting trip takes Father Chris and his fellow pilgrims to some of the holiest sites in the world - including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Christ arose from the dead. During the pilgrimage, Father Chris will be sharing daily blogs, photo galleries, videos, and interviews. In the accompanying video, Father Chris explains the Travel Blog - brought to you exclusively on The Sounding Blog by the Orthodox Christian Network! Click here to see the video.

OCN programs for June 20-24

THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
What advice could a single man, orphaned at a young age have about how to run a household? You may be surprised to hear some of the touching and practical suggestions from our beloved St. John Chrysostom. Dr. David Ford will offer six tips from this Saint on how to bring your whole household closer to Christ. Plus, we’ll hear from author - Fr. John McGuckin on one of his latest publications, The Prayer Book of the Ancient Church.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Special Moment of Orthodoxy, listen in to Fr. John Behr  as he discusses and explains the difficult yet essential aspect of Orthodox Christianity - Trinitarian Theology. On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Steven Kostoff of Christ our Saviour, Holy Spirit Church in Cincinnati, OH reviews the film “Of Gods and Men” and see the potential of film to engage the mind and heart
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SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY
Many Orthodox Christian parishes across the country and around the world have celebrated Share the Light Sunday on the January 16, 2011 kickoff date.  If your church hasn't yet celebrated Share the Light Sunday, it's not too late to join the 33 churches that have already done so. For materials visit, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-Package-of-Materials.html or call us today at 954-522-5567 to learn more about spreading awareness and raising funds for media arm of the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.
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THE SOUNDING
OCN Blog - THE SOUNDING - Visit our blog for postings by our authors - His Grace Bishop Savas Zembillas (Pop Culture), Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, Fr. Ernesto Obregón, Sylvia Leontaritis (aka the Orthodox Mom)  and James Hargrave.  Fr Chris, the Executive Director of OCN will join our contributors with items of interest to interact with our visitors to the site and listeners around the world who avail themselves of the many radio programs offered. Visit the Sounding and let him know your thoughts. Make sure you visit the site and tell your friends to follow as well.
TRAVEL BLOG - FINDING THE FLAME - Join listeners and supporters of OCN and St. Demetrios Church around the world as they journey to the most sacred locations in the Orthodox World. Visit myocn.net and The Sounding Blog to see their journey.
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NEW POSTER
Have you seen our new poster in your parish yet? Ask your priest or parish council president about it today! Also look for a downloadable poster on myocn.net coming soon!
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HELP OCN REACH ITS GOAL OF 100 SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS!
Now it is your turn! OCN has 60 current Share the Light Partners of whom 45 have either made payments or have pledged for 2011. Our goal is 100 partners by the end of the year! Get your friends to become partners with a commitment to make a monthly donation of $85 or more or a one time donation of $1,000 or more and we will send you a DVD of all the Come Receive the Light programs that aired in 2010.  If you need help getting friends and relatives to sign up, send their contact information (name, address, E-mail and telephone) to Kathy Chapekis, Annual Giving Coordinator, P.O. Box 4690, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338.  You can also E-mail this information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Have you joined the thousands on OCN’s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the ANCHOR. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567.

All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net.

OCN programs for June 13-17

THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
Why is the person who can walk to your church not a member of it? Fr. Barnabas Powell looks at the meaning of Pentacost in our Church today. But first, there’s a video on YouTube that’s gotten lots of attention in the Orthodox World. We’ll talk with the producer of the “Jesus is Risen Song” about what inspired this amazing piece.
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OCN PODCASTS
On Special Moment of Orthodoxy, Fr. Christopher speaks with Fr. David Smith the host of OCN’S Podcast Harmony of Thunder to discuss Pentecost: “A Harvest for Distribution and a Sustenance for Continuation”. On Theologically Thinking, Fr. Demetrios Tonias Pastor of the Taxiarchae Church in Watertown Mass speaks on Pentecost; our roots in Temple Judaism and the influence on our worship today.
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SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY
Many Orthodox Christian parishes across the country and around the world have celebrated Share the Light Sunday on the January 16, 2011 kickoff date.  If your church hasn't yet celebrated Share the Light Sunday, it's not too late to join the 32 churches that have already done so. For materials visit, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-Package-of-Materials.html or call us today at 954-522-5567 to learn more about spreading awareness and raising funds for media arm of the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.
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THE SOUNDING
OCN Blog - THE SOUNDING - Visit our blog for postings by our authors - His Grace Bishop Savas Zembillas (Pop Culture), Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, Fr. Ernesto Obregón, Sylvia Leontaritis (aka the Orthodox Mom)  and James Hargrave.  Fr Chris, the Executive Director of OCN will join our contributors with items of interest to interact with our visitors to the site and listeners around the world who avail themselves of the many radio programs offered. Visit the Sounding and let him know your thoughts. Make sure you visit the site and tell your friends to follow as well.
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NEW POSTER
Have you seen our new poster in your parish yet? Ask your priest or parish council president about it today! Also look for a downloadable poster on myocn.net coming soon!
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WEBCAST
Only one more classes in this session. Classes are available on the internet and will be archived.  Study guides for each episode to go along with the class will be available at www.myocn.net the web site of the Orthodox Christian Network as well as the website of St. Demetrios Church at www.stdemetrios.org.
The Class as well as the web cast will reference the book God’s Many-Splendored Image: Theological Anthropology for Christian Formation by Nonna Verna Harrison.
Tune in this Sunday via video from St. Demetrios in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Each week we will explore the depths of the Orthodox Faith as we tackle topics of interest for Orthodox Christians and inquires alike. Visit the Orthodox Study Classes section under Orthodox Video on www.myocn.net to see upcoming class topics and view archived class.
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HELP OCN REACH ITS GOAL OF 100 SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS!
Now it is your turn! OCN has 60 current Share the Light Partners of whom 44 have either made payments or have pledged for 2011. Our goal is 100 partners by the end of the year! Get your friends to become partners with a commitment to make a monthly donation of $85 or more or a one time donation of $1,000 or more and we will send you a DVD of all the Come Receive the Light programs that aired in 2010.  If you need help getting friends and relatives to sign up, send their contact information (name, address, E-mail and telephone) to Kathy Chapekis, Annual Giving Coordinator, P.O. Box 4690, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338.  You can also E-mail this information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Have you joined the thousands on OCN’s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the ANCHOR. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567.

All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net.

June CRTL Schedule

June 3
Speaker: Thomas Rutherford
Topic: Dating and Marriage
This week on CRTL, we tackle dating and marriage. Join Thomas Rutherford, author of Heaven Help the Single Christian, for tips what to do and what to avoid! Plus, the phrase "til death do us part" isn't anywhere in the Orthodox marriage ceremony. Does that mean we're married to our spouse in heaven? Canon Law specialist Fr. Patrick Viscuso sees what the Holy Fathers have to say. To study more on this subject read: Sexuality, Marriage, and Celibacy in Byzantine Law: The Alphabetical Collection of Matthew Blastares: Selections from a Fourteenth-Century Encyclopedia of Canon Law (http://www.amazon.com/Sexuality-Marriage-Celibacy-Byzantine-Fourteenth-Century/dp/1935317008/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1306862990&sr=1-3) or Heaven Help the Single Christian: Your (Practical) Guide to Navigating Church as You Search for a Godly Mate (http://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Help-Single-Christian-Navigating/dp/1928653405/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1306862956&sr=8-1)

June 10
Speaker: Fr. Barnabas Powell
Topic: Meaning of Pentacost for Today's World
Why is the person who can walk to your church not a member of it? Fr. Barnabas Powell looks atthe meaning of Pentacost in our Church today. But first, there’s a video on YouTube that’s gotten lots of attention in the Orthodox World. We’ll talk with the producer of the “Jesus is Risen Song” about what inspired this amazing piece.

June 17
Speaker: Dr. David Ford
Topic:  The Home as a Little Church
What advice could a single man, orphaned at a young age have about how to run a household? You may be surprised to hear some of the touching and practical suggestions from our beloved St. John Chrysostom. Dr. David Ford will offer six tips from this Saint on how to bring your whole household closer to Christ. Plus, we’ll hear from two authors - Fr. John McGuckin on one of his latest publications, The Prayer Book of the Ancient Church, and Demetrious Glimidakis on his first book, The Crimson Knight.

June 24
Speaker: Frederica Mathewes-Green
Topic:  The Fallen Self
This week on CRTL, we welcome Frederica Mathewes-Green back to the program to talk about the idea of the fallen self. We’ll also hear about a new Atlas of Orthodox Churches in America that chronicles Orthodoxy’s past and present here in the USA.

OCN programs for June 6-10

THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
This week on CRTL, we tackle dating and marriage. Join Thomas Rutherford, author of Heaven Help the Single Christian, for tips on what to do and what to avoid! Plus, the phrase "til death do us part" isn't anywhere in the Orthodox marriage ceremony. Does that mean we're married to our spouse in heaven? Canon Law specialist Fr. Patrick Viscuso shares with us what the Holy Fathers have to say. To study more on this subject read: Sexuality, Marriage, and Celibacy in Byzantine Law: The Alphabetical Collection of Matthew Blastares: Selections from a Fourteenth-Century Encyclopedia of Canon Law (http://www.amazon.com/Sexuality-Marriage-Celibacy-Byzantine-Fourteenth-Century/dp/1935317008/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1306862990&sr=1-3) or Heaven Help the Single Christian: Your (Practical) Guide to Navigating Church as You Search for a Godly Mate (http://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Help-Single-Christian-Navigating/dp/1928653405/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1306862956&sr=8-1).
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OCN PODCASTS
On Special Moment of Orthodoxy, take a trip back to June of 04 as we hear Fr. Nicholas Triantafilou speak with Fr. Christopher about the importance of Hellenic College and the Holy Cross School of Theology, also Frederica Mathewes-Green talks about the relationship between men and  women. On Theologically Thinking, enjoy a reading of one of Fr. Stanley Harakas' essays originally written for the National Herald entitled "Praise; in the words of St. John Chrysostom "in every circumstance it is our duty to admire His wisdom, and to glorify His unspeakable love." On OCN Now,  Alexei Krindatch a research consultant for SCOBA discusses the newly-published Atlas of American Orthodox Christian Churches!
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SHARE THE LIGHT SUNDAY
Many Orthodox Christian parishes across the country and around the world have celebrated Share the Light Sunday on the January 16, 2011 kickoff date. If your church hasn't yet celebrated Share the Light Sunday, it's not too late to join the 71 churches that participated in 2010. To see a list of churches that gave in 2010 go to, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-2010.html. Your community can celebrate Share the Light Sunday on any day that fits your church calendar. For materials visit, http://www.myocn.net/index.php/Share-the-Light-Sunday-Package-of-Materials.html or call us today at 954-522-5567 to learn more about spreading awareness and raising funds for media arm of the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.
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THE SOUNDING
OCN Blog - THE SOUNDING - Visit our blog for postings by our authors - His Grace Bishop Savas Zembillas (Pop Culture), Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis, Fr. Ernesto Obregón, Sylvia Leontaritis (aka the Orthodox Mom)  and James Hargrave.  Fr Chris, the Executive Director of OCN will join our contributors with items of interest to interact with our visitors to the site and listeners around the world who avail themselves of the many radio programs offered. Visit the Sounding and let him know your thoughts. Make sure you visit the site and tell your friends to follow as well.
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NEW POSTER
Have you seen our new poster in your parish yet? Ask your priest or parish council president about it today! Also look for a downloadable poster on myocn.net coming soon!
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WEBCAST
Only one more classes in this session. Classes are available on the internet and will be archived.  Study guides for each episode to go along with the class will be available at www.myocn.net the web site of the Orthodox Christian Network as well as the website of St. Demetrios Church at www.stdemetrios.org.
The Class as well as the web cast will reference the book God’s Many-Splendored Image: Theological Anthropology for Christian Formation by Nonna Verna Harrison.
Tune in this Sunday via video from St. Demetrios in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Each week we will explore the depths of the Orthodox Faith as we tackle topics of interest for Orthodox Christians and inquires alike. Visit the Orthodox Study Classes section under Orthodox Video on www.myocn.net to see upcoming class topics and view archived class.
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HELP OCN REACH ITS GOAL OF 100 SHARE THE LIGHT PARTNERS!
Now it is your turn! OCN has 60 current Share the Light Partners of whom 42 have either made payments or have pledged for 2011. Our goal is 100 partners by the end of the year! Get your friends to become partners with a commitment to make a monthly donation of $85 or more or a one time donation of $1,000 or more and we will send you a DVD of all the Come Receive the Light programs that aired in 2010.  If you need help getting friends and relatives to sign up, send their contact information (name, address, E-mail and telephone) to Kathy Chapekis, Annual Giving Coordinator, P.O. Box 4690, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33338.  You can also E-mail this information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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FACEBOOK and TWITTER
Have you joined the thousands on OCN’s Facebook and Twitter pages? Join us to follow programming and events covered on the ARK, the RUDDER and the ANCHOR. While you are at it tell your friends to visit as well.
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ADVERTISING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor a program or feature your company on the high trafficked MyOCN.net website. Visit our special web site for advertising opportunities at www.myocn.com. Call today 954-522-5567.

All programs available on Internet Radio, Podcast and On Demand at www.myocn.net.