The organ blasts have given way to rave music and a light show … the procession is led by the lesbian lover of the Anglican Bishopess who bears a statue of Buddha … the congregation sings Hare Krishna hymns as the Bishopess places the statue on the altar alongside Hindu offerings … the Bishopess turns to the crowd and says: “Goddess be with you!” That’s when one old guy turns to his old pal and says, “Frank, I’m telling you,... Read more

Below this article is one about Halloween “history”. Knowing before posting it that the “history” was not 100% factual (even prove-able), I posted it nonetheless: 1) because I’d published it in past newsletters; 2) I’ve seen it lots of places, even Orthodox places, over the years; 3) I thought it would generate some discussion. Nothing like the topic of Halloween (save maybe Calendar arguments) to get the Orthodox all in a dither. In fairness, here’s a site & another with... Read more

I have a 10-year old daughter who was home schooled up to fourth grade. I’ve no idea if that’s the determining factor, but it’s not her I’m worried about. Though she’s now in public school, a desire to participate in Halloween has not been shared, at least not with her dad. My son, 6, would dive into the pagan & secular festival with all his might. Then again, he lives each moment like that. Missing one, annually, might not be... Read more

Dear School Official: The Orthodox Christian Church firmly holds that Halloween is a pagan, indeed a Satanic, festival which in essence glorifies evil and for this reason strongly discourages its members from participating in any and all of its manifestations. We take great pains to protect our children and ourselves from disease and harm. We teach them good nutrition, hygiene and personal safety. We discourage them from engaging in fornication, substance abuse and other immoral and dangerous acts. Why do... Read more

It’s that time of year when secular society is preparing for the festival of Halloween. It’s no surprise, in our age of apostasy and relativism, that the true meaning of Halloween has been lost in mirthful superficiality and childish pranks. Halloween is regarded as one more occasion for a party without the most elementary curiosity about historical background, without any regard for religious and mystical consequences. It is hardly a surprise when we consider that the greatest feasts of Christianity... Read more

A must read by Fr Mark Hodges. Read more

Published by Orthodox Christian Laity, October 8, 2004 Are we still a lonely voice crying out in the wilderness or a disciple-maker of all nations? By Paul Fuller The holy prophet Isaiah spoke saying, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight (Matthew 3:3).'” Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ gave us this command saying, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19).” Is the Orthodox Church... Read more

Haaretz Daily Newspaper, Tel Aviv, Israel Christians in Jerusalem want Jews to stop spitting on them By Amiram Barkat A few weeks ago, a senior Greek Orthodox clergyman in Israel attended a meeting at a government office in Jerusalem’s Givat Shaul quarter. When he returned to his car, an elderly man wearing a skullcap came and knocked on the window. When the clergyman let the window down, the passerby spat in his face. The clergyman prefered not to lodge a... Read more

The Islamic Sates of America? Patrick, at the Orthodox Christian Information Center (OCIC), points to a chilling read. As any father of daughters knows, “Sometimes a girl’s just gotta cry.” Well … Dawn just needed to rant. Can you really get KICKED OUT of the Anglican Communion? Bill Cosby for President! You heard it here first! A Matushka does the Hopko dance. Thanks to James at Paradosis, here’s a Map that shows where American Orthodox live. You can also flag... Read more

Inter-Orthodox Conference: “Ecumenism: Origins, Expectations, Disenchantment” … Press Release “In love, we reject Ecumenism, because we desire to offer to the heterodox precisely that which the Lord richly bestowed upon all of us within His Holy Orthodox Church: the opportunity to become members of His Body.” This, among other things, was stressed at the Inter-Orthodox Conference: “Ecumenism: Origins, Expectations, Disenchantment”, which was successfully co-sponsored by the Department of Pastoral Theology of the Theological School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and... Read more