Nativity Sermon of Saint John Chrysostom in the Year 386
Behold a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full...
Nativity Message from Father Alexander
With the advent of Nativity Lent, we already hear the joyous refrains of “Christ is born, glorify Him! Christ cometh...
Imitating Christ—Becoming the Image of Christ to Others
If we are to be true to our calling as the children of God, we must live in imitation of...
Statement on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
The news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by the hierarchy, clergy and faithful...
Holy Saints Peter and Fevronia
On the 18th of September, the Orthodox Church celebrates a very special feast the day of Saints Peter and Fevronia. These...
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...