Here’s a portion of the script from this week’s Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. (Orthodixie podcasts air Sunday through Saturday.) You don’t need an iPod to listen to Podcasts and you don’t have to catch the Podcasts “live.” Go to Ancient Faith Radio and click Tune in Here to listen “live” on your computer; or, go to the Orthodixie page (or any of the others) in the side margin to listen to individual Podcasts at your leisure. My great... Read more

Today is the birthday of Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121). Marcus was emperor of Rome from 161 – 180 A.D. Though certainly not a Christian, we can learn from his words. From MEDITATIONS, here’s a sampling … When you wake up in the morning, tell yourself: The people I deal with today will be meddling, ungrateful, arrogant, dishonest, jealous, and surly. They are like this because they can’t tell good from evil. But I have seen the beauty of good, and... Read more

All this week, Ancient Faith Radio is airing reports from Fr. Kevin Scherer, Executive Director of the Orthodox Christian Fellowship, as he is on the campus of Virginia Tech University. OCF and IOCC are joined together to provide pastoral counsel and encouragement on the campus following the recent shootings. Click on Ancient Faith Radio to find the story & link. Read more

Thanks to FWD from Fr Miguel Grave de Peralta via Diogenes. (A 2X sleeveless shell? O my. In that case, best — by far — to stick with the more traditional black.) Place order here. Read more

2007 is the 1600th anniversary of the repose of St. John Chrysostom, the “Golden-mouth.” For the Orthodox Church, St. John is one of the most brilliant lights among the fathers and saints who adorn her history. He is best known for his sermons and commentaries on the Scriptures, fearless leadership as a chief hierarch and shepherd of the Church, selfless care for the poor and sick, and for the Liturgy that bears his name. The service for the feast of... Read more

The Internet. From seemingly out of nowhere it has swooped in to dominate — Dominate — much of our lives. Thank God for the ease of search engines like Google, and the ability (if desired) of keeping abreast of recent – up to the millisecond — news. [There’s also the ease of gossip, endless pics of naughty bits, and all that ridiculous spam in our e-mailboxes. What is a Barrister anyway? How many rich people are there in Nigeria –... Read more

Here’s word from Deacon Raphael Barberg about the efforts of Orthodox organizations, including International Orthodox Christian Charities, on the Virgina Tech campus. Your help (and prayers) appreciated!International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) are coordinating a joint response for Orthodox Christian students and others at Virginia Tech early next week. The campus, of course, is closed this week. Orthodox Christian priests will be on the VA Tech campus early next week to meet individually and in... Read more

The following is the script from this week’s Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. (Orthodixie podcasts air Sunday through Saturday.) You don’t need an iPod to listen to Podcasts and you don’t have to catch the Podcasts “live.” Go to Ancient Faith Radio and click Tune in Here to listen “live” on your computer; or, go to the Orthodixie page (or any of the others) in the side margin to listen to individual Podcasts at your leisure. Men and Women... Read more

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Christ is Risen, Brethren, and I wish you abundant blessings. I offer thanks and glory to God the Father who desired that we celebrate this year also the Resurrection of His Son the Saviour of mankind and, as it is customary in our Holy Church since the beginning, I will greet and offer each one of you a Red Egg on this glorious feast. If you ask me when this custom in the Christian Church began, I would say that... Read more