Category Archives: Commemorations

Thomas Christians

Although we know that Christianity is growing by leaps and bounds in Asia and Africa, we tend to think of the churches there are results of several centuries of Western missionary efforts. There is truth in this, but it is … Continue reading

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Saint Gregory Palamas

​All human beings have a desire for union with God. In some Asian religions, union with God means the dissolution of the human person into God. As the saying has it “The dewdrop (the soul) falls into the shining sea … Continue reading

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St. Herman of Alaska (1756-1836) – commemorated December 13th

 There is a cold country in the far north covered with deep forests and snow most of the year. The people there have been Orthodox for centuries, and Orthodoxy has become an integral part of their culture. These words could … Continue reading

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Saint Nicholas – the real Santa Claus

​(December 6) Some people think that the church emphasizes doctrine, liturgy, fasting, etc. too much, whereas the most important thing about being a Christian is being loving and forgiving towards others. There is much truth in this idea, but it … Continue reading

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On November 8th Bishop Michael made his annual visit to our church. This was once again an important occasion for our bishop to meet us and for us to meet the bishop. By decision of the Holy Synod, Bishop Michael … Continue reading

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