The fact that so many of us cannot identify with the struggle of Black men and women in this country is perhaps indicative of our failure to recognize Christ—and the Church—as Black. Black people bear the damning mark of stereotypes, all too often resulting in their mistreatment or even unjust death. But Christ and the Church are always found with those that are left out and marginalized.
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! It has been three weeks since we celebrated Great and Holy Pascha and we are well into the festal season. And yet, for many during this extraordinary time, the traditional Paschal greeting flows from pious lips mixed with bitter feelings of sorrow and confusion. The disruption to our …
Orthodox Prison Ministry Workshop and Retreat with Fr. Stephen Powley, Zossima Daugherty, and others Share the Vision & Experience of Building Orthodox Prison Ministries January 24-26 2019 Meet & Greet: 7 pm Thursday Workshop and Retreat: Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-5 All meals provided Hosted by Saint Dismas Orthodox Prison Ministry and Saint Nicholas Orthodox …
Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine upon thee! Join us for our 3rd Annual Conference with Father Turbo to be equipped to deal with many of the social issues that are trying to keep this nation and our communities in darkness of sleep. Date: Friday, August 24th and Saturday, …
This article was originally posted on the website of St. Vladimir’s Seminary: In September, a new poll from NBC News and The Wall Street Journal reported that 7-in-10 Americans viewed race relations in the United States as “poor.” The poll revealed that 28% of the public, including 24% of white and 40% of black Americans, stated that race relations …
Dear brothers and sisters of the Brotherhood of St Moses the Black, I greet you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! Only one year has passed since our last conference and through the grace of God and your prayers, we are able to assemble again. We find ourselves in the midst of turmoil …
“Fifteen thousand people were gathered outside. Jacob Campbell, sheriff of Grant County, had threatened to shoot into the crowd if it didn’t disperse, but women and children stood in the front ranks, calling his bluff. Hooded Klansmen and Marion police cleared a path through the crowd for Cameron, and when he reached the elm tree …
Thanks to Ancient Faith Radio, we have professional audio recordings of the Conference lectures. The 2016 Conference recordings are now online!
“I came to this memorial service because I believe this is an appropriate occasion not only to dedicate myself as well as our Greek Orthodox communicants to the noble cause for which our friend, the Reverend James Reeb, gave his life; but also in order to show our willingness to continue this fight against prejudice, …
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