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An American Pilgrimage to the Orthodox Church: Part 1

December 1, 2017 By Fr. John 2 Comments

by James Kushiner I don’t remember when I first became aware that there are other than Roman Catholic or Protestant Christians. There are so many Catholics and so many Protestants in the United States that the Orthodox virtually are an invisible minority to many. When I finally became aware of the Orthodox, I was not […]

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12 Things I LOVE About Orthodoxy

August 17, 2015 By Fr. John 15 Comments

by Thom Crowe Full Disclosure I’ve wanted to write a listicle about the Orthodox Church, my home within Christianity, for quite some time. But, as often happens, I got distracted and never finished it, until today. So what changed? I saw an article shared by my friend Heather about the 11 things someone loves about […]

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A Journey To The Ancient Faith: Part 1

November 18, 2010 By Fr. John Leave a Comment

This is the story of parachurch Campus Crusade Leaders and their flocks becoming Orthodox by the thousands. Part 1 of 4. And it happened right here in the good ole’ USA.

Filed Under: Evangelicals Tagged With: Ancient, Braun, conversion, evangelical, faith, Gillquist, journey, orthodox

A Brief Description Of My Journey To Orthodoxy

September 23, 2010 By admin 2 Comments

The following is a recent article I wrote for the parish news letter at Holy Trinity Church in Santa Fe, NM. I grew up in an evangelical family who attended the local Methodist church where I was taught that the Bible and prayer are necessary parts of one’s daily life. The spiritual grounding that I […]

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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.