Dept. of Ancient Faith Ministries News | Antiochian Orthodox Christian His Eminence, Metropolitan Basilios visited the gravesite of the late Metropolitan Paul Saliba of thrice-blessed memory, to pray the Trisagion Prayers for the rest of his soul. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord- Romans 12:10-11. The November/December issue of The WORD magazine is now available online, and features the following: Metropolitan Joseph's Welcoming Remarks to the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops and his Encyclical for the Year of the Youth, St. Olympia, Abbess and Deaconessby Fr. The Providence of Godby Michael Pagani, M.Th. In this world, the statements and actions of Orthodox leaders will have a profound effect on the war. is now available, featuring the following: March 2020 Edition of The Word Now Available. Following the fall of the Turkish Ottoman Empire and the Tsarist Russian Empire (long the protector of Greek-Orthodox minorities in the Levant), and the ensuing rise of French colonialism, communism, Islamism and Israeli nationalism, some members of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch embraced secularism and/or Arab Nationalism as a way to modernize and "secularize" the newly formed nation-states of Northern Syria and Lebanon, and thus provide a viable "alternative" to political Islam, communism and Jewish nationalism (viewed as ideologies potentially exclusive of Byzantine Christian minorities). The April 2019 issue of The Word is now available and contains the following articles: Getting Past Anger and Negative Emotions This Lentby Bishop JOHN, Ten Things You Can Do to Grow or Revitalize Your Parishby Fr. On Saturday, the 1st of July 2023, with the Blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, the Youth at Saint Nicholas visited the Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery. Its North American branch is autonomous, although the Holy Synod of Antioch still appoints its head bishop, chosen from a list of three candidates nominated in the North American archdiocese. The new mission will continue to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the first Sunday of the month at Greenvale West Community Centre with the next Liturgy coinciding with the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. . Some new converts are using the religion to spread white nationalist views. Throughout ACOY Month, the attendees were fortunate to receive teachings from all the speakers who shared their wisdom and deepened our understanding of the Resurrection Gospels. Moreover, on both sides, Orthodox Christianity is deeply woven into political life. The January/February edition of The WORD magazine is available online, and features the following: Editorial: The Patriarchate and our Archdiocese are Moving Aheadby Bishop John, What Makes an Orthodox Christian Orthodox?By Fr. The discussion was followed by the youth attending the Paraklesis service at the Monastery. Its adherents, known as Antiochian Greek Christians, are an Arab Christian ethnoreligious Eastern Christian group residing in the Levant region and Hatay Province. Likewise, a majority of both Ukrainians and Russians believe that being Orthodox is necessary to being Ukrainian or Russian, and both populations expect their religious leaders to play a role in political, even military, actions. [8] Some typically Grecian "Ancient Synagogal" priestly rites and hymns have survived partially to the present in the distinct church service, architecture and iconography of the Melkite Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholic communities of the Hatay Province of Southern Turkey, Syria and Lebanon.[9]. A Message from Metropolitan Joseph - Orthodox Christian Laity [4][5] Many of their descendants now live in the global Eastern Christian diaspora. ),an article about Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM),a summary of Christian Education during the pandemic,news from the Archdiocesan Office, and a report about a successful Diocese of Miami Fall Retreat. 6th Anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Paul Saliba, ACOY Month Victoria 2023 Eothina Gospels, Vigil night for the Nativity of the forerunner St John the Baptist, The Vespers and Kneeling service in St Nicholas, Punchbowl, The Ordination of Deacon Theophan to the rank of Priesthood, The Consecration of the Antiochian Orthodox Burial Ground at Rookwood Cemetery, The Centenary of St. George Cathedral, Redfern The Divine Liturgy, The Centenary of St. George Cathedral- Redfern (1920-2020), St. Marys Nativity Parish youth retreat Fear NotYou Are Mine., Life in Christ, a talk by His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios Mt Pritchard, Mr. Assad Dargham visiting the Antiochian Archdiocese, His Eminence, Metropolitan Basilios visit to Brisbane, New Mission Melbourne North First Divine Liturgy, St Nicholas Youth visit the Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, St. Nicholas East Melbourne. The Word2 Lydias PathWestborough, MA 01581-1841. Orthodox prelate retires following allegation of affair | News Finding supportive Christ-centred friendships is invaluable in a world where young adults face numerous challenges and responsibilities. Write an article and join a growing community of more than 166,900 academics and researchers from 4,663 institutions. The Archbishop resides in Australia, there is a Deanery for New Zealand, and presences in other countries of the Pacific Ocean region. A Life Well-Lived in God's Service: Very Reverend Dr. James Joseph Allenby Very Rev. Peter Kavanaugh. In his sermon, Father Stephanos Abu Assali, expressed the blessing and the vision of His Eminence and the ongoing care of the Archdiocese to bring our children and their families together. Autocephaly or autonomy is not universally recognized. Church leaders statements reflect their existing loyalty, fear, or dislike of Moscow as both military and ecclesiastical power. In the evening, Geoff Harvey on Thu, 28/12/2017 - 8:00am Meet the new Metropolitan Archbishop of the Antiochian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, His Eminence, the Most Reverend Metropolitan Basilios (Kodseie). Stephen Rogers, rector of St. Ignatius Orthodox Church in Franklin, TN, has offered a series of nine talks at his parish on Orthodox Spirituality. Love one another with brotherly affection. The November 2019 online edition of The Word magazineis now available, and features the following articles: The October 2019 online edition of The Word magazineis now available, and features the following articles: The September 2019 Edition ofThe Wordis now available,and contains the following: The May 2019 issue of The Word is now available and contains the following articles: Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Repose of Metropolitan PHILIP of Thrice-blessed Memoryby Bishop JOHN, Priest as Minister of the Sacramentby Bishop JOHN, The Second Passover: Paschaby Fr. Following the success of this event ACOY will aim to provide more avenues to foster more events for this age group to come together to connect and grow in their spiritual faith. Updates from parish communities around North America, Archdiocese updates, and more! Today it is one of the autocephalous Orthodox churches. What Makes an Orthodox Christian Orthodox? Patriarch Kirill used Forgiveness Sunday to justify Russias invasion of Ukraine as a defence against anti-Christian values. But members of the community in Southern Turkey, Syria and Lebanon still call themselves Rm () which means "Eastern Romans" or "Asian Greeks" in Arabic. We hope this series of talks have encouraged all to attend Matins and have a deeper appreciation for the service. Their fellow Catholic particular church, the Latin Church, also appointed titular patriarchs for many centuries, until the office was left vacant in 1953 and abolished in 1964 with all claims renounced. John Dibs, M.Div. Stephen Rogers, rector of St. Ignatius Orthodox Churchin Franklin, TN, has offered a series of nine talks at his parish on Orthodox Spirituality. Fr Stephanos drew on the themes of the Prokeimenon to rejoice in the Lord in being together to worship and the Gospels reading in the mercy and love of our Saviour that brings the brothers together. I now greet you publicly for the last time. The Youth is excited to run future events to develop further the groups relationship with Christ and each other. Through fellowship and exchanging ideas, participants are equipped with the tools and inspiration to overcome challenges and pursue their faith. PATRIARCHATE OF ANTIOCH AND ALL THE EAST. The day begins Great Lent, a time when the Churchs hymns call not just for dietary fasting, but for an end to injustice, the release of the oppressed and, above all, repentance. Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, and the The Centenary of St. George Cathedral, Redfern - Antiochian ACOY Victoria expresses heartfelt gratitude to His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, the speakers, and all those who attended the talks. The Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese is a single archdiocese which covers several countries. How the Ukraine war is dividing Orthodox Christians From Antioch it spread to the various cities and provinces of Syria, among the Hellenistic Syrians as well as among the Hellenistic Jews who, as a result of the great rebellions against the Romans in A.D. 70 and 130, were driven out from Jerusalem and Palestine into Syria.[10]. David Hyatt The Importance of Being First by Fr. Also two reports about Metropolitan JOSEPHbyPeter Samore, ArchdioceseDirector ofCommunications;a thank you to Katrina Bitar;an editorial by Bishop JOHN;andreports fromthe Antiochian Village,the Archdiocese Office, a western deanery, and parishcommunities. On Sunday the 5th of March, the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese gathered to celebrate the Sunday of Orthodoxy and the first Sunday of Great Lent at the church of St. Mary of the Nativity. Council of Eastern Orthodox Youth Leaders of the Americas (CEOYLA) Gathering in 1967 at the Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA. An Oratorical Festival speech, Living the Liturgy Part 4, a report on the Holy Synod on Family, news from our departments and organizations, and more! Some scholars believe that, at the time, these Cypriot and Cyrenian North African Jewish migrants were generally less affluent than the autochthonous Cilician-Syrian Jews and practiced a more 'liberal' form of Judaism, more propitious for the formation of a new canon: [North African] Cyrenian Jews were of sufficient importance in those days to have their name associated with a synagogue at Jerusalem (Acts 6:9). The latter, normally loyal to the Moscow patriarchate, called this a fratricidal war. ArchimandriteJeremy (Davis), The Martyrs' Blood Against the Demon Hordes: A Reflection on the Akolouthis of the Three Martyrs of Vilniusby Archpriest Andrew Stephen Damick, Pentecost in our Livesby Fr. Its Australasia and Oceania branch is the largest in terms of geographic area due to the relatively large size of Australia and the large portion of the Pacific Ocean that the archdiocese covers. But Orthodox tradition itself offers resources for a more profound response. We look forward to receiving His Eminence again soon, God-willing. He was elected as primate of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East as John X of Antioch (Yazigi) on December 17, 2012. HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN SILOUAN. Joseph Hazar, and Fr. November 4-7, 2010 Antiochian Village Download Brochure (PDF) Download Flyer (PDF) Download Registration Form (PDF) Registration Deadline: October 8 Please note: We will accept registrations beyond the deadline date The Orthodox Institute welcomes all Christians who love icons to join us the first weekend in November. When it comes to Russian ambitions, not much has changed since Ivans days, except the range and power of the weapons. Moving forward to the 11th of May, parishioners gathered at St Pauls to listen to Johnny Rabahi educating us on the second and third Eothina Gospels found in St Mark. John Kerstetter. Peter & Paul and the repose anniversary of Late Met. The evening commenced with an opening prayer followed by the St Ephraim the Syrian choir of Melbourne chanting a selection of Paschal hymns. The current Patriarch, John X (Yazigi), was elected on December 17, 2012, succeeding to Metropolitan Saba Esber, who had been elected locum tenens on December 7, 2012, following Ignatius IV (Hazim)'s death. The Syriac Orthodox Church makes the same claim, as do the Syriac Catholic Church, the Maronite Church, and the Melkite Greek Catholic Church; the latter three are Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See and mutually recognize each other as holding authentic patriarchates, being part of the same Catholic communion. Michael Massouh, And the Two Shall Become One FleshBy Bishop Thomas, Fr. The community responded with great joy to the news, with a large number of our children attending the first Liturgy. The Transfiguration of Marriageby Christina Marie Hanegraaff, Embracing the Sacrifice of the Priesthoodby Rt. The magazine was founded in 1905 in the Arabic language by St. Raphael of Brooklyn, and later was turned into an English language publication by Metropolitan Antony Bashir in 1957. Five speakers led the enlightening sessions held at various locations, guiding the attendees through the narratives of the Gospels. Andrew Harmon, Of Temples and Men: The Temple of God's Glory in Jerusalemby Dr. Aristeides Papadakis. New Mission - Melbourne North - First Divine Liturgy - Antiochian About Baptism and Infant BaptismbyChristopher Holwey, M.Div. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. . Michael Lillie, St. Irenaeus Against the Gnosticsby Fr. For articles from 2005 to September 27, 2011 go to OCL Searchable Archives. Orthodox prelate retires following allegation of affair. As the very context of Acts 6 makes clear, the Hellenistai are not Hellenes.[11]. Answer The Antiochian Orthodox Church, more formally called the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, is a self-governing church within Eastern Orthodoxy. But, in the modern era, the term tends to be more commonly used by followers of the Greek Catholic Church of Antioch and Alexandria and Jerusalem. Peter & Paul and the repose anniversary of Late Met. Diocese of Ottawa News | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Diocese of Ottawa News August 30: Blessed Namesday to Bishop Alexander! . Community members expressed immense joy at being together for worship and fellowship and expressed gratitude for His Eminences care. The January/February edition of The WORD magazine is available online and features the following articles: Parable of the Gardenerby Fr. Heathen, 'Classical' Greeks, Greco-Macedonian and Greco-Syrian gentiles, and 3. the local, autochthonous descendants of Greek or Greco-Syrian converts to mainstream Judaism known as "Proselytes" (Greek: /proselytes or 'newcomers to Israel') and Greek-speaking Jews born of mixed marriages. These ethno-cultural and social tensions were eventually surmounted by the emergence of a new, typically Antiochian Greek doctrine (doxa) spearheaded by Paul (himself a Hellenized Cilician Jew) and his followers be they 1. His Eminence began his visit by spending a meaningful Saturday morning with the youth, where he engaged in an open discussion, emphasising the importance of understanding and living our Orthodox faith. About 300 faithful filled the hall, the foyer and the entrances to the centre. Continue to this story on Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. Basil responded: you drink the blood of humans, why not eat meat? Archdiocese News - Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New This edition of The WORD magazine is available online and offers a wonderful array of articles suitable for your spring and summer reading. In fact, until 2019, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) was part of the Moscow Patriarchate (MP), and many parishes remain there (UOC-MP), in conflict with a self-governing Orthodox Church of Ukraine (UCO). The Patriarch is elected by the Holy Synod from amongst the metropolitans who compose it. There are also articles by Bishop John and Bishop Thomas, news from Archdiocese headquarters, a book review, and more! Ivan was shocked and repented his violence, and called off those attacks. Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2009 2007 2004 2003 2000 1999 1998 1993 1991 1978 2023 His Eminence began his visit by spending a meaningful Saturday morning with the youth, where he engaged in an open discussion, emphasising the importance of understanding and living our Orthodox faith. This Spring edition of The WORD magazine is available online and offers a wonderful array of articles suitable for your Lenten reading. News | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese by Fr. Adrian Budica. Dan Daly, Thank You, Fr. Metropolitan Joseph October 20, 2022 Beloved in Christ, "Christ is in our midst!" "He is and always will be!" By God's mercy, the Holy Synod of Antioch at their regular meeting which concluded on October 17, 2022, agreed to accept my retirement from the position as Metropolitan of All North America. The contents of this website are copyright 2000-2014 Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. This was followed by lunch together. Established, autochthonous Hellenized Cilician-Western Syrian Jews (themselves descendants of Babylonian and 'Asian' Jewish migrants who had adopted early on various elements of Greek culture and civilization while retaining a generally conservative attachment to Jewish laws & traditions), 2. The mental acrobatics required for his sermon are difficult to fathom. 82 talking about this. The unique combination of ethnocultural traits inhered from the fusion of a Greek cultural base, Hellenistic Judaism and Roman civilization gave birth to the distinctly Antiochian "Eastern Mediterranean-Roman" Christian traditions of Cilicia (Southeastern Turkey) and Syria/Lebanon: The mixture of Roman, Greek, and Jewish elements admirably adapted Antioch for the great part it played in the early history of Christianity. Recognizing this need, the ACOY set out to create an inviting space designed to reconnect and fulfil the spiritual needs of young adults distant from parish life. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch ( Greek: ), also known as the Antiochian Orthodox Church and legally as the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East ( Arabic: , romanized : Bariyarkiyyat Ankiya wa-Sir al-Mariq li-r-Rm al-Uruks. About 300 faithful filled the hall, the foyer and the entrances to the centre. As of May, 2018, the ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION for the U.S.A. and Canada has increased to $40.00 and for foreign countries it is $50.00. News from the Archdiocesan Office, and more! Metropolitan Saba of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. The community responded with great joy to the news, with a large number of our children attending the first Liturgy. Question What is the Antiochian Orthodox Church? He even likened it to the biblical story of Cain, who killed his brother Abel: the subtext is that Ukraine is the innocent Abel. In that particular context, the term "Rm" is used in preference to "Ynniyyn" () which means "European Greeks" or "Ionians" in Biblical Hebrew (borrowed from Old Persian Yavan = Greece) and Classical Arabic. David Hyatt. is now available online, and contains the following features: Updates from the Departmentof Christian Education and the Department ofMissions and Evangelism, an Oratorical Festival speech, and more! Gregory Ofieshby Ron Nicola, Marriage and Holinessby Fr. His Eminence, Metropolitan Basilios visit to Brisbane, New Mission Melbourne North First Divine Liturgy, St Nicholas Youth visit the Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, St. Nicholas East Melbourne, Memory Eternal! About 300 faithful filled the hall, the foyer and the entrances to the centre. Joseph Huneycutt, Remind Me of What You Are Crucifying Me Forby Fr. Approximately 11,000-13,000 attended. 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Articles are accepted for publication as contributing to a process of discussion and are not necessarily the last, official word from the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. 6th Anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Paul Saliba, Vigil night for the Nativity of the forerunner St John the Baptist, Leave Taking of Pascha Service at St Michael Church, Kirrawee, Antiochian Welfare Association (AWA) MyGov & My Aged Care Information Session, The Golden Jubilee of St. Georges Cathedral Victoria, ACOY Victoria Pascha Charity Drive 2023, Young Youth of Saint Marys, Mount Pritchard Holiday Outing, The feast of the Annunciation at St. Mary, Yarraville (Melbourne), St John the Baptist Arabic School celebrating Harmony Day, His Eminence, Metropolitan Basilios visit to Brisbane, New Mission Melbourne North First Divine Liturgy, St Nicholas Youth visit the Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, St. Nicholas East Melbourne, ACOY Month Victoria 2023 Eothina Gospels. John Oliver, On Changing Into the Likeness of Godby Daniel Powell. May His memory be eternal! Stephen Rogers Antiochian priest The Very Rev. UOC-MP was moved to formally cut ties with the ROC as of May 27th 2022. The Holy Monastery of Panagia Gorgoepikoos is a monastic community of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Membership statistics are not available, but may be as high as 1,100,000 in Syria[7] and 400,000 in Lebanon where they make up 8% of the population or 20% of Christians who make up 39-41% of Lebanon. In the evening, His Eminence met with the Saint Pauls committee, before presiding over the Vespers service, followed by supper together. To submit content, viewthe Submission Guidelines. On Saturday 3rd of June 2023, the Saturday of the Departed in the Orthodox Calendar, the Antiochian Orthodox Community in NSW celebrated the Consecration of the Antiochian Orthodox Burial Ground next to the Chapel of the Holy Resurrection on the allocated area for the Antiochian Orthodox Community at Rookwood Cemetery. The city was the cradle of the church.[14]. The community responded with great joy to the news, with a large number of our children attending the first Liturgy. 'Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East for the Orthodox Rm'[3]), is an autocephalous Greek Orthodox church within the wider communion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity and one of the historic Pentarchy. The Patriarch presides the Holy Synod and executes its decisions. Presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, St George Redfern is celebrating the Cathedral's Centenary throughout 2023. They were Greek-speaking Jews of the Diaspora, who returned to settle in Jerusalem. When Peter left Antioch, Evodios and Ignatius took over the charge of the Patriarchate. Antiochian priest The Very Rev. Paul Saliba. At that time, Basil, a fool for Christ, came and offered him a gift of raw meat. The new mission is being established by the Archdiocese to serve the growing pastoral needs of the Antiochian community in Melbournes outer north. Memory Eternal! 6th Anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Paul On Sunday morning, His Eminence presided over the Matins and Divine Liturgy services at Saint Pauls, which was followed by a celebration of the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul.

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