At the Episcopal Assembly recently concluded in New York City on Friday, May 28, His Grace Bishop BASIL was elected Secretary of the Assembly. Matthew Namee interviewed His Grace on his impression of the Episcopal Assembly … Listen HERE. Image Source Read more

Not being a big fan of television, years ago I fantasized about a TV show that would portray the real typical American Family — I guess it would have been what these days is known as a “Reality Show”. The plot was simple and repetitive; you’ve probably thought of it, too: It would show a family of four sitting in front of a TV. Period. That’s all there was to it. Alas, the show would be boring — too long,... Read more

Nuthin’ a-tall to do with Orthodoxy, but: With a son who plays trombone, I’m very familiar with “C Jam Blues” — perhaps you are too — but here’s a video of Duke Ellington & Crew back in 1942. Check out Sonny Greer (around the 2:18 mark); you’ll be glad you did. Other artists included in the video: Barney Bigard, Ray Nance, Joe ‘Tricky Sam’ Nanton, Rex Stewart, and Ben Webster. Read more

Interested? Go HERE. Thanks to commenter Alex Forstenhausler for the link. Read more

This is the fifteenth (final)in a 15-part series of pics from Syria. First — Second — Third — Fourth — Fifth — Sixth — Seventh — Eighth — Ninth — Tenth — Eleventh — Twelfth — Thirteenth — Fourteenth — Fifteenth. Having spent about five days at the Chancery in Sweida — right next door to the Cathedral — I’d never actually been inside the Cathedral until just hours before my departure from Syria. On my final day, Friday, there... Read more

Repeating this post for Memorial Day.As many of you know, an historic gathering took place this past week in New York City: All of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops (at least a goodly number of them) met to discuss matters which pertain to the Church in the Americas. Here at the Orthodixie Podcast we had a Man on the Street recording interviews from the proceedings. But, as this podcast is only updated about once a week, some of the information you... Read more

This is the fourteenth in a 15-part series of pics from Syria. First — Second — Third — Fourth — Fifth — Sixth — Seventh — Eighth — Ninth — Tenth — Eleventh — Twelfth — Thirteenth — Fourteenth — Fifteenth. Traveled with Fr Isaac down to Daraa, a city with deep ancient roots in southwestern Syria, near the border with Jordan. While there, we visited the Church of the Annunciation, the priest, Fr George, and its daycare center. Fr... Read more

As many of you know, an historic gathering took place this past week in New York City: All of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops (at least a goodly number of them) met to discuss matters which pertain to the Church in the Americas. Here at the Orthodixie Podcast we had a Man on the Street recording interviews from the proceedings. But, as this podcast is only updated about once a week, some of the information you are about to hear may... Read more

A full report is forthcoming from our Man on the Street, David Lee! Stay tuned for the next episode of the Orthodixie Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio. UPDATE: Listen to… American [Orthodox Bishops] Top 40 – HERE. Image and other info from the gathering may be found here. UPDATE: Statement. Read more

This is the thirteenth in a 15-part series of pics from Syria. First — Second — Third — Fourth — Fifth — Sixth — Seventh — Eighth — Ninth — Tenth — Eleventh — Twelfth — Thirteenth — Fourteenth — Fifteenth. On the road again; this time up in the hills near Damascus. First stop: St George Monastery. Looking across the way from St George Monastery you can see the Convent of Our Lady of Saidnaya. The monks at St... Read more