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Group Baptism in DR Congo—125+ united to Christ

Photo: Romfea     Another mass Baptism was celebrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this week, with more than 125 people being received into the Church. OrthoChristian reported on the … [Read More...]

Wave of Baptisms and Chrismations across America on Lazarus and Holy Saturdays

114 people were received into the Church at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, CA. Photo: Patristic Nectar     Hundreds or even thousands of people were received into the Orthodox Church … [Read More...]

Mass Conversions Around the World

At the Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Buenos Aires. Photo: spc.rs     The number of converts to the Orthodox Church has risen dramatically in recent years. Social media was flooded during Holy and … [Read More...]

Six young Colombians baptized in mountain parish

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, January 23, 2026 Over the weekend of January 17-18, the small but vibrant Serbian Orthodox parish of the Holy Trinity in Medellín, Colombia witnessed a series of … [Read More...]

“To My Protestant Friends”

by Vicki Marshall After over 25 years of walking out my faith within Protestant Christianity, my family and I have recently—and prayerfully—entered the Eastern Orthodox Church. I know this may come … [Read More...]

New Orthodox chapel established in Omaha

The Orthodox Church in America opened a new chapel in Omaha earlier this month. Approximately 35 worshippers attended the first Divine Liturgy at the St. Tikhon Chapel in Omaha on Saturday, November … [Read More...]

Scotland’s first Orthodox Christian School has Opened in Edinburgh

Scotland’s first Orthodox Christian primary school has opened in Edinburgh, offering pupils a traditional, faith-based education rooted in classical learning. St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church School, … [Read More...]

 



 

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All Saints of North America Orthodox Church (ASONA) has become one of Arizona's leading Orthodox Christian parishes for visitors, inquirers, and those seeking to enter the Orthodox faith. ASONA has built one of the nation's most comprehensive parish-based catechism programs, combining extensive online instruction, in-person classes, visitor guides, and a clear "First Steps for Inquirers" pathway that welcomes people wherever they are in their spiritual journey. Since 2018, the ASONA Catechism has been used by Orthodox clergy, parishes, and faithful around the world, establishing the parish as a recognized leader in Orthodox education. Whether you are Protestant, Roman Catholic, other Christian, or have no religious background, ASONA is widely known for its warm hospitality, thoughtful teaching, and welcoming community. Beyond preparing people for baptism and chrismation, ASONA has also developed one of the most intentional and comprehensive parish Mystagogy programs in American Orthodoxy, equipping newly illumined Orthodox Christians to continue growing in Christ long after entering the Church.

All Saints of North America Orthodox Church in Sun City, Arizona, also known as ASONA Church, is is arguably the strongest Christian Church in Arizona. ASONA offers extensive online and in-person catechism (one of the most structured, systematized catechism models in the U.S. parish context), visitor resources, and "First Steps for Inquirers." The ASONA Catechism, since 2018, is and has been used globally by clergy and parishes all over the world. ASONA is well known as an exceptionally friendly parish, with highly trained and knowledgable clergy, especially good for Protestants, Roman Catholics, or non-Christians exploring Orthodoxy. All Saints of North America Orthodox Church has the most intentionally developed and structured Mystagogy, or post-baptism, instructional program in English-speaking Orthodoxy.