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01/15/2025
Great Lent for Orthodox Christians is less than 2 months away (we can't believe it either!) ✨☦️ Sort out this year's Lenten reading now with daily devotionals for families and individuals. Shop our full variety today at https://store.ancientfaith.com/devotionals/
01/14/2025
NEW from Fr. Andrew Damick ▶️✨ Fr. Andrew sits down with Jonathan Pageau in his Montreal home to discuss whether and how the monsters make sense of our world today, what they have to do with the Christian story, as well as the place of the hero in facing the monsters.
🎙️ We only have TWO live shows ! Our hard-working live show hosts and radio staff are spending a working retreat together this week, so weekday shows are on a break. Please remember them in your prayers as they collaborate to bring you their best work! We are grateful for your support.
Listen live on the Ancient Faith App or listen later as a podcast. Call in at 1-855-237-2346! See dates, times, and descriptions below 👇️
EVERYDAY ORTHODOX 🗓️ SUNDAY, 7 PM ET/6 PM CT
On the 500th anniversary of Reformation, Michael let go of his life as a Lutheran pastor to embrace a new life in the Orthodox Church. He now serves as the operations manager for Philoxenia Charities, which provides housing free of charge to any Mayo Clinic patient.
ORTHODOXY LIVE 🗓️ SUNDAY, 8 PM ET/7 PM CT
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith. Fr. Evan is a great communicator and well versed in all aspects of Orthodox theology.
What Does the Orthodox Budded Cross Mean? | Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas ✨
🎙️ Recorded LIVE every Sunday evening! Orthodoxy Live offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church ⤴️ Watch the full episode at https://youtube.com/live/_3fJTkUXTTM and catch all future episodes LIVE every Sunday at 7PM CT/8PM ET.
01/10/2025
It's another metaphysical head-scratcher! Following up on some episodes from 2024, the podcast looks at what change actually means (if anything?) and what bearing that has on teleology.
01/09/2025
Tomorrow, we celebrate the feast of Saint ☦️ This illustration is from our best-selling 101 Orthodox Saints, and you can get the sequel with all-new saints, 102 Orthodox Saints, at https://store.ancientfaith.com/102-orthodox-saints/
🎼 "In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith, an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence; your humility exalted you; your poverty enriched you. Hierarch Father Gregory, entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved!" Troparion — Tone 4
🖌️ Illustrations by Nicholas Malara
01/08/2025
▶️ 🎬 Curing the Damage the Modern World has Done | Fr. Andrew Damick ✨ Catch a brand new episode of the Great Tales LIVE this Friday at 1pmCT/2pmET on YouTube and the Ancient Faith App!
🔗 Watch the latest full linked, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the Great Tales YouTube channel!
Join author, counselor, & podcaster Fr. Joshua Makoul as he discusses with Fr. Nick & Dr. Roxanne how unresolved trauma or painful experiences can make transition of kids going to college or even the empty nest more difficult or far more threatening than it needs to be.
01/07/2025
The idea that liturgical worship is foreign to the early church isn't a new claim. However, a new series of videos claim that early Christians gathered to meet, but not to worship.
01/07/2025
🔉 Are you joining us for the Ancient Faith Singles Retreat coming up? Bobby's here to tell us a little more about the LIVE recording of that's happening at the event!
This striking parable stands as a stark warning to ignoring the repeated invitations to attend a banquet offered by a king who represents God. The parable reverberates in Orthodoxy with many images and references, including entering the banquet without a wedding garment.
01/06/2025
🎙️ We have FIVE live shows ! Listen live on the Ancient Faith App or listen later as a podcast. Call in at 1-855-237-2346! See dates, times, and descriptions below 👇️
SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES LIVE 🗓️ MONDAY, 8PM ET/7PM CT
This striking parable stands as a stark warning to ignoring the repeated invitations to attend a banquet offered by a king who represents God. The parable reverberates in Orthodoxy with many images and references, including entering the banquet without a wedding garment.
ANCIENT FAITH TODAY LIVE 🗓️ TUESDAY, 5 PM ET/4 PM CT
The idea that liturgical worship is foreign to the early church isn't a new claim. However, a new series of videos claim that early Christians gathered to meet, but not to worship.
LIVE WITH THE LOUHS 🗓️ TUESDAY, 8 PM ET/7 PM CT
Join author, counselor, & podcaster Fr. Joshua Markoul as he discusses with Fr. Nick & Dr. Roxanne how unresolved trauma or painful experiences can make transition of kids going to college or even the empty nest more difficult or far more threatening than it needs to be.
LORD OF SPIRITS 🗓️ THURSDAY, 7 PM ET/6 PM CT
It's another metaphysical head-scratcher! Following up on some episodes from 2024, the podcast looks at what change actually means (if anything?) and what bearing that has on teleology.
THE GREAT TALES 🗓️ FRIDAY, 2 PM ET/1 PM CT
Fantasy novelist and Russian language translator Dcn. Nicholas Kotar introduces two Russian fairy tales: “Marya Morevna, the Wondrous Queen” and “The Chestnut Roan.”
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of the of our Lord! ☦️ God the Father spoke from Heaven about the Son, the Son was baptized by St. John the Forerunner, and the Holy Spirit descended upon the Son in the form of a dove. From ancient times, this Feast was called the "Day of Illumination" and the "Feast of Lights", since God is Light and has appeared to illumine “those who sat in darkness,” and “in the region of the shadow of death” (Mt.4:16), and to save the fallen race of mankind by grace (oca.org).
🎼 "When You, O Lord were baptized in the Jordan the worship of the Trinity was made manifest. For the voice of the Father bore witness to You, and called You His beloved Son. And the Spirit, in the form of a dove, confirmed the truthfulness of His word. O Christ, our God, You have revealed Yourself and have enlightened the world, glory to You!" Troparion — Tone 1
01/06/2025
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.
01/05/2025
🔗 WATCH NOW: The second episode of The Wolf and the Cross is now on video! "The Scepter and the Spear" is available now at https://youtu.be/BBEArGwrG-o
▶️ ABOUT THIS EPISODE: As Lithuania accepted Christianity and expanded in the medieval period, it became more prominent on the international stage, entering into a union with Poland and becoming even more multi-cultural and multi-religious, including a large population of Orthodox Christians, alongside Catholics, pagans, Jews, and Muslims. Grand Dukes Vytautas and Jogaila give a final defeat to the Crusaders and ponder life on the border between East and West.
01/04/2025
Theophany and the Coming of the Light of Christ | Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas ✨
🎙️ Recorded LIVE every Sunday evening! Orthodoxy Live offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church ⤴️ Watch the full episode here and catch all future episodes LIVE every Sunday at 7PM CT/8PM ET.
🔹 Only 17 days left 🔹 to register for our second annual Ancient Faith Singles Retreat! Join us February 20-23 at Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA for a weekend of talks and events to encourage friendly connections (and hopefully meeting someone special!) with other Orthodox Christians. ROOMS ON SITE ARE SOLD OUT, but we have a good number of commuter tickets available!
🔸 Our 2025 Retreat will feature Elissa Bjeletich Davis, Fr. Thomas Soroka, and hosts of the Unattached Podcast, Bobby Maddex and Maria Danakas, as session leaders. Our event line-up includes:
✨ Trivia Night
✨ Singles Town Hall
✨ Speed Dating
✨ Unattached Podcast Live Recording
➕ Many More!
01/02/2025
of St. Seraphim of Sarov! ☦️ Today we celebrate the feast of his repose, and again on July 19th for the uncovering of his relics.
🎼 You loved Christ from your youth, O blessed one, and longing to work for Him alone you struggled in the wilderness in constant prayer and labor. With penitent heart and great love for Christ you were favored by the Mother of God. Therefore we cry to you: “Save us by your prayers, venerable Seraphim, our father!” - Troparion (Tone 4)
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NEW from Fr. Andrew Damick ▶️✨ Fr. Andrew sits down with Jonathan Pageau in his Montreal home to discuss whether and how the monsters make sense of our world today, what they have to do with the Christian story, as well as the place of the hero in facing the monsters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUGxOgx3GwA
What Does the Orthodox Budded Cross Mean? | Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas ✨
🎙️ Recorded LIVE every Sunday evening! Orthodoxy Live offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church ⤴️ Watch the full episode at https://youtube.com/live/_3fJTkUXTTM and catch all future episodes LIVE every Sunday at 7PM CT/8PM ET.
▶️ 🎬 Curing the Damage the Modern World has Done | Fr. Andrew Damick ✨ Catch a brand new episode of the Great Tales LIVE this Friday at 1pmCT/2pmET on YouTube and the Ancient Faith App!
🔗 Watch the latest full linked, and never miss an episode by subscribing to the Great Tales YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/live/evOqK16fbZ0
Live with the Louhs - When Your Kids Starting College Feels Traumatic (w/ Fr. Joshua Makoul)
Join author, counselor, & podcaster Fr. Joshua Makoul as he discusses with Fr. Nick & Dr. Roxanne how unresolved trauma or painful experiences can make transition of kids going to college or even the empty nest more difficult or far more threatening than it needs to be.
Ancient Faith Today Live - Did the Early Church Really Not Have Worship Services?
The idea that liturgical worship is foreign to the early church isn't a new claim. However, a new series of videos claim that early Christians gathered to meet, but not to worship.
🔉 #SoundOn Are you joining us for the Ancient Faith Singles Retreat coming up? Bobby's here to tell us a little more about the LIVE recording of #UnattachedPodcast that's happening at the event!
🔗 Learn how to join the waitlist for a room at Antiochian Village, or purchase a commuter ticket and book your own accommodations at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a8e447b0-87bf-4653-8627-823c227d9e85
Search the Scriptures Live - The Wedding Banquet
This striking parable stands as a stark warning to ignoring the repeated invitations to attend a banquet offered by a king who represents God. The parable reverberates in Orthodoxy with many images and references, including entering the banquet without a wedding garment.
Orthodoxy Live for 1.5.2025 - with Fr. Evan Armatas
Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church. Perfect for seekers, converts, and cradle Orthodox Christians alike, this program is your chance to ask the tough questions about the Orthodox faith.
Theophany and the Coming of the Light of Christ | Orthodoxy Live with Fr. Evan Armatas ✨
🎙️ Recorded LIVE every Sunday evening! Orthodoxy Live offers listeners an opportunity to ask pointed questions about the Orthodox Church ⤴️ Watch the full episode here and catch all future episodes LIVE every Sunday at 7PM CT/8PM ET.
https://www.youtube.com/live/9fADDgUWiI0
Search the Scriptures Live - Lessons from the Ancient Church on the Birth of Christ, Part 3
Some titles for the expected Messiah seem strange to us, such as "Everlasting Father" or "Angel of Great Council." But the Fathers of the Church understood their great significance and will explain them to us as we conclude this short series on the Messianic prophecies.
🔉 Have you been thinking about registering for the upcoming Ancient Faith Singles Retreat at Antiochian Village? Elissa Bjeletich Davis has a few reasons why you should join her there, February 20-23! This year, the retreat will have less speaker sessions and more events to encourage friendly connections (and hopefully meeting someone special!) with other Orthodox Christians 🔗 Claim your spot before January 20th at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a8e447b0-87bf-4653-8627-823c227d9e85
Our 2025 Retreat will feature Elissa, Fr. Thomas Soroka, and hosts of the Unattached Podcast, Bobby Maddex and Maria Danakas, as session leaders. Our event line-up includes:
✨ Trivia Night
✨ Singles Town Hall
✨ Speed Dating
✨ Unattached Podcast Live Recording
➕ Many More!
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