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Who are the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate?

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We are pleased to announce our next myOCN Community Online Gathering this coming Thursday, May 21, at 7:00 pm EST with special guest Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis as we discuss who the Archons are and their crucial role in combating Christian persecution worldwide. Fr. Christopher Metropulos, our Executive Director, will be offering a “Let’s Talk Live” 1 hour 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 James and Joanne Mitchell ...

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Homily on St. Photini the Samaritan woman (Metropolitan of Pisidia Sotirios)

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This Sunday honors a remarkable missionary, someone who proved to be more than what society thought of her. It is St. Photini (the name means “Enlightened One”), who was the Samaritan woman Jesus met at Jacob’s well, as described in today’s Gospel reading. She was from Samaria, a people the Jews considered as heretics, shunning them and refusing to have any dealings with them. St. Photini’s old life had been a scandalous one, which was widely known in her community. In spite of all of that, she was a person who was spiritually searching. She had been with multiple men, but she was still unfulfilled, wanting something greater. What she was looking for was salvation. She wanted to find the ...

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