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For God and Country By: Subdeacon Gregory Levitsky On Monday, November 11, 1918 – at “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” – the guns of the Western Front fell silent. The Armistice went into effect, marking the official end of the First World War. Almost five million Americans served during our brief but decisive involvement in the war. For the next thirty-six years, Armistice Day honored their heroism and sacrifice. In 1954, President Eisenhower changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day, honoring American veterans of every war. The holiday is an excellent opportunity for Orthodox Christians to reflect on how we honor veterans, as well. Even before the great...
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When Is the Church Truly Alive? By: Archimandrite Vassilios Bakoyiannis When the word of God is not heard in the Church, famine sets in: a hunger and a thirst that lead to death. Conversely, when the word of God is heard, the Church is alive. This is one leg. However, to walk, we also need the other: the lived experience of Life itself, of Christ’s Resurrection. Otherwise, as Shepherds, we will speak like parrots; we will resemble “funerary steles and tombs of the dead, on which only the names of dead people are inscribed.” (Saint Ignatius the God-bearer, Epistle to the Philadelphians, P.G. 5:7010). And we will become the “best” gravediggers of Mother Church. Subscribe for Orthodox News...
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OCA Holy Synod Holds Regular Fall 2026 Session YONKERS, NY — The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America elected a new bishop for the Diocese of the South and approved a statement on assisted suicide and euthanasia during its fall meeting Nov. 2-4 at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. The meeting was presided over by Metr. Tikhon and brought together OCA hierarchs to discuss matters concerning the Church’s administration, finances, pastoral work, and relations with other Orthodox churches. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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Man Charged With Arson in Fire That Destroyed OCA Church MEADOW LAKE, SASKATCHEWAN — A 28-year-old man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that destroyed All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, last month. Gavin Burnouf appeared in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on Nov. 5, charged with one count of arson. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said there is “no indication the fire was ideologically motivated.” Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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Serbian Priests Visit Orthodox Community in Mexico CANCÚN, MEXICO — Orthodox Christians from several national backgrounds gathered for the Divine Liturgy during a pastoral visit by Fr. Blaško Paraklis and Hieromonk Vasilije Gavrilović, with the blessing of Bp. Maxim. The priests traveled to Cancún in response to an invitation from local Serbian faithful, serving a missionary community that brings together Orthodox Christians living in the region. The Liturgy was celebrated at the hotel of Ljuba Krstajić, whose continued hospitality has provided a place for the community’s worship gatherings. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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Antiochian Archdiocese Choir Announces Nativity Concert POTOMAC, MD — The Antiochian Archdiocese Concert Choir will present a winter concert celebrating the Nativity of Christ on December 12 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Potomac, Maryland. Titled “God is With Us: Hymns of the Nativity of Christ,” the concert will feature nearly 60 singers performing music from both the Byzantine and Western choral traditions. The ensemble brings together advanced singers from across the United States and Canada, united by a commitment to musical excellence and the worship of God. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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Dublin Romanian Orthodox Community Honors St. Nektarios DUBLIN, IRELAND — The Romanian Orthodox community in Dublin honored St. Nektarios of Aegina on November 9 with a hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bp. Nectarie of Ireland and Iceland at the diocesan center on Long Mile Road. The celebration began with Great Vespers and Litia on the evening of November 8, followed the next morning by the Divine Liturgy, concelebrated by priests and deacons from across the diocese. Faithful also venerated a portion of the saint’s relics, which is preserved at the diocesan center. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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The Religion of Therapy By: Georgiana Constantin-Parke Language frames our thinking. It colors our outlook on life and builds the background of our very existence. Some languages, for instance, oblige speakers to say whether they witnessed an event or only heard about it, while others leave such details to context. To speak a language is to bathe in the culture that birthed it, and in turn to be shaped by what that culture notices and what it overlooks. So, what does our own vocabulary reveal? The current generation’s language suggests a society that longs to understand itself yet is steeped in anxiety, guilt, and blame. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthod...
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Jerusalem Establishes Forum to Address Harassment of Christians JERUSALEM — Jerusalem’s municipal government has established a new forum intended to strengthen cooperation with Christian communities and address reports of harassment and attacks against Christians, according to a November announcement shared by the Holy Orthodox Order of St. George the Great Martyr. The initiative, called the Forum for Partnership with Christian Communities, reportedly brings together the Jerusalem Municipality, the Jewish People Policy Institute, and the Religious Freedom Data Center. Its inaugural meeting was attended by Mayor Moshe Lion, Christian Church leaders, Vatican representative Abp. Giorgio Lingu...
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Vatopedi Monastery to Bring Holy Reed Relic to Thessaloniki THESSALONIKI — A relic containing a portion of the Holy Reed used to mock and strike our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, before His crucifixion will be brought from Mt. Athos to Thessaloniki for public veneration for the first time, November 11–16, 2026. With the blessing of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, the relic will be hosted at the Church of St. Spyridon in Triandria. The monastery’s abbot, Archimandrite Ephraim, will bring it to the church on Wednesday, November 11, at 5 p.m. Metr. Athanasios of Sisani and Siatista and Metr. Philotheos of Thessaloniki will officiate at a doxology welcoming the relic. Subscribe for Ort...
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OCU Removes Spitting on Satan from Baptismal Rite KYIV — As reported by UOJ-Ukraine, Andrey Dudchenko, a cleric of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) and secretary of its Synodal Theological-Liturgical Commission, has said that the OCU’s current Trebnik, or Book of Needs, no longer includes the traditional baptismal action of blowing and spitting on Satan, explaining that the gesture now tends to provoke amusement rather than convey its intended meaning. Dudchenko discussed the change during an appearance on the Faith Talks podcast on the YouTube channel Orthodox Easterners, where he debated Tatyana Gaid. “Eternal meanings must be embodied in modern forms, understandable to modern peopl...
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Can Religious Schools Keep Their Faith and Receive Public Funds? By: Subdeacon Gregory Levitsky On November 3, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a Colorado case that should be straightforward, and could have a serious impact on religious schooling in America. Can a state run a “universal” preschool program and then tell Catholic schools that they can participate only if they stop acting like Catholic schools? In St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, the Archdiocese of Denver is challenging the exclusion of Catholic parishes with preschools from Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program (UPK). In 2020, Colorado voters approved a ballot measure creating a “universal” pre-K program. The prog...
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Logos Cinema to Lead Sacred Art Panel at Romanian Film Festival IAȘI, ROMANIA — Orthodox filmmakers, photographers, and media professionals will gather in Iași from November 10–14 for the third Quo Vadis International Film Festival, where Logos Cinema’s Chris Vlahonasios will lead a panel exploring the relationship between visual art and the sacred. This was announced in a release sent to UOJ-America. The November 10 panel, titled “The Aesthetics of the Sacred: Photography and Cinematography,” will examine how light, composition, and moving images can communicate faith and beauty. Participants will also discuss filming liturgical services and Orthodox community life with reverence, telling...
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Omaha Orthodox Church Burglarized and Vandalized OMAHA, NE — As reported by OrthoChristian, St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church, a small Western Rite parish in Omaha, was burglarized and vandalized over the weekend, leaving the congregation unable to hold its Sunday services and facing substantial repair costs. The intruders entered through a rear window and stole several items used in worship, including chalices and candlesticks, along with other metal objects. They also cut out the church’s copper water pipes and damaged its heating and air conditioning system, the parish reported on Facebook. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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Midwest Orthodox Youth Gather for Annual Basketball Tournament CANTON, OH — Orthodox Christian youth from across the Midwest gathered November 6–8 for the annual Midwest Orthodox Basketball Tournament, hosted by St. George Orthodox Church in Canton, Ohio. The weekend combined athletic competition with prayer, fellowship, and opportunities to learn about Orthodox history. The gathering opened Friday with a presentation by Dcn. Paul Najeeb Haddad, Ph.D., on the life and legacy of St. Raphael of Brooklyn. The talk introduced participants to the saint’s contributions to the Orthodox Church and provided a spiritual focus for the weekend. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support...
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Historic Orthodox Monastery Lookout Reopens Near Jericho JERICHO, WEST BANK — Israel’s Tourism Ministry has reopened access to the historic lookout overlooking the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. George of Koziba in the Judean Desert, restoring a popular vantage point for Christian pilgrims and other visitors near Jericho. Built into the steep sandstone cliffs of Wadi Qelt, the fifth-century monastery overlooks a deep desert gorge and is among the region’s most distinctive Orthodox landmarks. Its remote setting has drawn pilgrims and travelers for centuries, particularly those journeying between Jerusalem, Jericho, and the Dead Sea. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support...
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Football Fans in Cyprus Unveil Giant Banner of Archangel Michael NICOSIA, CYPRUS — Supporters of Cypriot football club APOEL Nicosia unveiled a giant banner depicting Archangel Michael during a match against Aris Limassol on Nov. 8, marking the feast of the Archangels and the club's centenary. The display covered much of the south stand at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. Organized supporters known as the Orange revealed the enormous yellow banner in the 53rd minute, shortly after the second half began. It showed Archangel Michael with his wings spread wide, alongside the club’s colors and supporters’ slogans. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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St. Menas Procession Marks Return of Historic Icon to Crete HERAKLION, GREECE — Hundreds of faithful took part in the annual procession honoring St. Menas, patron saint and protector of Heraklion, on November 11, as celebrations culminated with the carrying of the saint’s icon and holy relic through the city streets. Abp. Eugenius of Crete led the procession following a hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the small Church of St. Menas. The main Metropolitan Church of St. Menas remains closed for services because of ongoing renovation work, but the smaller church welcomed hundreds of worshippers for the feast. Subscribe for Orthodox News & Analysis Donate to Support Pan-Orthodox Journalism
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Vatopedi Monastery to Bring Holy Reed Relic to Thessaloniki THESSALONIKI — A relic containing a portion of the Holy Reed used to mock and strike our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, before His crucifixion will be brought from Mt. Athos to Thessaloniki for public veneration for the first time, November 11–16, 2026. With the blessing of the Holy Great Monastery of Vatopedi, the relic will be hosted at the Church of St. Spyridon in Triandria. The monastery’s abbot, Archimandrite Ephraim, will bring it to the church on Wednesday, November 11, at 5 p.m. Metr. Athanasios of Sisani and Siatista and Metr. Philotheos of Thessaloniki will officiate at a doxology welcoming the relic. Subscribe for Ort...
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Patriarch of Alexandria Offers Prayers for Cancer Patients at St. Nektarios Commemoration ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT — Patr. Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa offered prayers for cancer patients and their families during services commemorating St. Nektarios at the Patriarchal Monastery of St. Savvas the Sanctified in Alexandria on Nov. 8. The Patriarch presided over Great Patriarchal Vespers on the eve of the feast, joined by Metr. Germanos of Tamiathis, spiritual father of the monastery, and Bp. Damaskinos of Mareotis, Patriarchal Vicar of Alexandria. The service was attended by Greece’s consul general in Alexandria, Vasilis Zarambalis, and members of the city’s Greek community. Subscribe...
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