By Sandy Phaneuf Members of St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church lost many things in the fire that ravaged the Harris Avenue building in November, but what they haven’t lost is their faith or the sense of community that makes this small parish a family. Gone are the pews, the Bibles and many of the vestments […]
How To Build A Church: “Singing Grannies” Raise The Funds
There are as many misconceptions about how to build a church as there are plans to build them. One thing they all require is creativity in solving the needs to do it. The more creative the idea, the more effective they are generally. Here is an inspiration for all of us! Since the beginning of […]
Lenten Liturgy: Compare and Contrast
For the feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs, I thought I would offer something in anticipation of Lent, and which also demonstrates one of my favorite sayings: You don’t become Orthodox because it is the best choice. You become Orthodox when you realize it is the ONLY choice. Now, no one will deny that this […]
Crossing the Bosphorus
by Robert Arakaki With its many denominations Protestantism is no stranger to people changing churches, but there is something deeply unsettling about a Protestant family deciding to move over to a nearby Orthodox parish. The phrase “swimming the Tiber” or “crossing the Bosphorus” alludes to the deep chasm separating Protestantism from the two ancient traditions […]
Time to Go to Church… A Time to Fear and Dread?
by Presbytera Marilisse I. Mars Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 19:14 It’s Sunday morning. The Church bulletin says that Church starts at 10:00am. It’s now 10:30am. You’re walking to the car to take yourself and the […]
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