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29 Απριλίου 2020
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Blessed are they who have not Seen (Archimandrite Varnavas Lambropoulos)

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Some joke that Thomas Sunday is the name-day of unbelievers. Certainly, unbelief is hardly a virtue to rejoice over, nor should we congratulate those who have it. Even though some hymns consider Thomas’ unbelief to be ‘good’, it’s still a flaw. This is how Saint John Chrysostom sees it. Referring to Saint John the Evangelist, he says: ‘See how the apostles love the truth. They don’t hide their own flaws, nor those of others, but record them with great honesty’. He deigned to be touched This is why Chrysostom notes that Christ’s encouragement to Thomas to touch him and not be unbelieving but a believer isn’t merely a suggestion, but a rebuke. He says: ‘He used the words as a sharp reprimand’. ...

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29 Απριλίου 2020
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Let’s talk live with Fr. Stavros and Fr. Chris

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Having a hard time staying connected with God? Join us to discuss practical ideas on how to stay connected with Christ. We are pleased to announce our next myOCN Community Online Gathering this coming Thursday, April 30th, at 4:00 pm EST with special guest Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis. Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis Fr. Christopher Metropulos, our Executive Director, will be offering a “Let’s Talk” 45-minute interactive video session on Zoom with limited availability for two-way discussion. We will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page. Join us and thousands online for prayers and discussion. Families are welcome, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. If you would like to attend, please register HERE to receive sign-in instructions. This program is generously brought to you by the ...

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29 Απριλίου 2020
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St. George the Great Martyr (Metropolitan of Pisidia Sotirios)

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As we continue to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection today, we also commemorate the victorious great martyr, St. George.  He was from Cappadocia, born into a wealthy and noble family.  He was a high ranking officer in the Roman army, and a Christian, who was arrested for his faith during one of the persecutions ordered by Emperor Diocletian (284-305).  After a period of horrific trial, he was beheaded and later buried in Lydde, Palestine. In the conscience of the Church, he was immediately recognized as a Saint, inspired by the many miracles surrounding him.   The veneration of St. George soon extended throughout the world, and when the persecutions ended, churches were built dedicated to him in Constantinople, Syria, ...

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