Christianity Is a Communal Faith
Christianity is a communal faith, one that requires its followers to be actively involved with others. The Church’s worship is...
Annual All Parish Meeting, March 20, 2022
Father Alexander opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by Father Athanasy welcoming the parishioners and reminding them to sign...
Pilgrimage to Fort Ross
On Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, clergy and faithful of the Western American Diocese took part in the annual trek...
Spiritual Significance of the Apostles Fast
“But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.” —Luke 5:35 The...
Homage to Metropolitan Hilarion
It was with great sadness that on May 16, 2022—the day of commemoration of Venerable Theodosius, Abbot of the Kiev...
What Do the Services During Holy Week Commemorate?
The Holy Week services begin with the celebration of Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem, where He will complete His earthly ministry...
A Great Temptation During Great Lent
For the third year in a row, we are distracted during this most holy time of the year: Great Lent...
Priest’s Corner—Spiritually Preparing for Lent
“Thy grace has shone forth, O Lord, and the illumination of our souls has taken place. Now is the acceptable...
The Light That Shines in Winter’s Darkness
Thomas Hopko spoke of an 88-day “winter festal season of the revelation of God in human flesh.” As an Orthodox...
Faith in God’s Benevolence Will Sustain Us
As we come to the end of another year and prepare to begin a new one, it is always appropriate...