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PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW SOLD OUT HIS BROTHER
December 9, 2023 | Protopresbyter John Diotis
Protopresbyter John Diotis presents the Patriarch’s own words which show that he stabbed Metropolitan Onuphry and the canonical Ukranian Church in the back.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW COVERS UP THE TRUTH
Protopresbyter John Diotis checks Patriarch Bartholomew, showing that the Orthodox Church is indeed bleeding worldwide from his interference in Ukraine.
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
Should Patriarch Bartholomew "walk together" with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It's one or the other. Here is our "play-by-play" commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
Western “Crusaders” against Orthodox Russia
Protopresbyter Theodore Zisis links the sack of Byzantium to today’s “new Crusaders” of NATO who seek to divide and conquer Orthodox lands and peoples.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW COVERS UP THE TRUTH
Protopresbyter John Diotis checks Patriarch Bartholomew, showing that the Orthodox Church is indeed bleeding worldwide from his interference in Ukraine.
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
Should Patriarch Bartholomew "walk together" with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It's one or the other. Here is our "play-by-play" commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
Western “Crusaders” against Orthodox Russia
Protopresbyter Theodore Zisis links the sack of Byzantium to today’s “new Crusaders” of NATO who seek to divide and conquer Orthodox lands and peoples.
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW COVERS UP THE TRUTH
December 9, 2023 | Protopresbyter John Diotis
Protopresbyter John Diotis checks Patriarch Bartholomew, showing that the Orthodox Church is indeed bleeding worldwide from his interference in Ukraine.
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW SOLD OUT HIS BROTHER
Protopresbyter John Diotis presents the Patriarch’s own words which show that he stabbed Metropolitan Onuphry and the canonical Ukranian Church in the back.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
Should Patriarch Bartholomew "walk together" with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It's one or the other. Here is our "play-by-play" commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
Western “Crusaders” against Orthodox Russia
Protopresbyter Theodore Zisis links the sack of Byzantium to today’s “new Crusaders” of NATO who seek to divide and conquer Orthodox lands and peoples.
PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW SOLD OUT HIS BROTHER
Protopresbyter John Diotis presents the Patriarch’s own words which show that he stabbed Metropolitan Onuphry and the canonical Ukranian Church in the back.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
Should Patriarch Bartholomew "walk together" with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It's one or the other. Here is our "play-by-play" commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
Western “Crusaders” against Orthodox Russia
Protopresbyter Theodore Zisis links the sack of Byzantium to today’s “new Crusaders” of NATO who seek to divide and conquer Orthodox lands and peoples.
Patriarch of Constantinople calls for a
permanent pan-religion Synod
November 30, 2023 | Orthodox Witness
See how Patriarch Bartholomew equates the Orthodox Church with secular institutions and is promoting a world pan-religion. By Mr. Dimitrios Lambropoulos.
CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A RELIGION, BUT A REVELATION
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios shows us how “religion” and Christianity are diametrically opposite and how all humans are forever attached to God by a string.
Western “Crusaders” against Orthodox Russia
Protopresbyter Theodore Zisis links the sack of Byzantium to today’s “new Crusaders” of NATO who seek to divide and conquer Orthodox lands and peoples.
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
Should Patriarch Bartholomew "walk together" with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It's one or the other. Here is our "play-by-play" commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A RELIGION, BUT A REVELATION
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios shows us how “religion” and Christianity are diametrically opposite and how all humans are forever attached to God by a string.
Western “Crusaders” against Orthodox Russia
Protopresbyter Theodore Zisis links the sack of Byzantium to today’s “new Crusaders” of NATO who seek to divide and conquer Orthodox lands and peoples.
How Patriarch Bartholomew is walking away from Christ
Should Patriarch Bartholomew "walk together" with other religions or make disciples of them for the Lord? It's one or the other. Here is our "play-by-play" commentary on a statement the Patriarch released at the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
TODAY’S YOUTH AND ASPIRATIONS
November 26, 2023 | Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
What are aspirations? What is greater than keeping the commandments? What is “the spiritual good life”? What Ancient Greek coined “Be all that you can be”?
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR YOUTH
How do we reach today’s youth? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios tells us what to do and what not to do in his homily on resurrection of the widow's son in Naïn.
THE MUTE AND DEAF SPIRIT AND THE NEW GENERATION
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how so many young people today arrived at being controlled by Satan, and tells parents what they can do about it.
THE DENIAL OF PENTECOST IS CALLED “GLOBALIZATION”
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios prophetically warns that the rejection of Pentecost, which is globalization and ecumenism, will bring the world to its end.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR YOUTH
How do we reach today’s youth? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios tells us what to do and what not to do in his homily on resurrection of the widow's son in Naïn.
THE MUTE AND DEAF SPIRIT AND THE NEW GENERATION
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how so many young people today arrived at being controlled by Satan, and tells parents what they can do about it.
THE DENIAL OF PENTECOST IS CALLED “GLOBALIZATION”
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios prophetically warns that the rejection of Pentecost, which is globalization and ecumenism, will bring the world to its end.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL
November 19, 2023 | Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
What causes greed? What does “poor in spirit” really mean? What is arrogance of body? How is atheism foolishness? How does one’s wealth turn into bean soup?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED
Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.
THE USEFULNESS OF THE PARABLE AND ITS VALUE
How is a parable different from a fable or myth? Why did the Lord use parables? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios answers these questions and more in this homily.
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
In this divine parable, the Lord offers us a view of our everyday reality from the prism of eternity according to the eternal truths of the Christian faith.
THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN – THE CHURCH AS INN, INFIRMARY, ARK OF SALVATION
What is the Church? How does the Church heal? Who is in the Church? What makes someone be “in” the Church? Why don’t chanters participate in the Sacraments?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED
Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.
THE USEFULNESS OF THE PARABLE AND ITS VALUE
How is a parable different from a fable or myth? Why did the Lord use parables? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios answers these questions and more in this homily.
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
In this divine parable, the Lord offers us a view of our everyday reality from the prism of eternity according to the eternal truths of the Christian faith.
THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN – THE CHURCH AS INN, INFIRMARY, ARK OF SALVATION
What is the Church? How does the Church heal? Who is in the Church? What makes someone be “in” the Church? Why don’t chanters participate in the Sacraments?
THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN – THE CHURCH AS INN, INFIRMARY, ARK OF SALVATION
November 11, 2023 | Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
What is the Church? How does the Church heal? Who is in the Church? What makes someone be “in” the Church? Why don’t chanters participate in the Sacraments?
THE USEFULNESS OF THE PARABLE AND ITS VALUE
How is a parable different from a fable or myth? Why did the Lord use parables? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios answers these questions and more in this homily.
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED
Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.
Eldress Galaktia: A blessing to the faithful
Eldress Galaktia (+2021) gave her life to serve others, acquired all the virtues and was even visited by the Mother of God. Meet a new star of the Church!
Is GOARCH's "PRAXIS" Magazine GOing New Age?
One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?
THE USEFULNESS OF THE PARABLE AND ITS VALUE
How is a parable different from a fable or myth? Why did the Lord use parables? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios answers these questions and more in this homily.
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED
Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.
Eldress Galaktia: A blessing to the faithful
Eldress Galaktia (+2021) gave her life to serve others, acquired all the virtues and was even visited by the Mother of God. Meet a new star of the Church!
Is GOARCH's "PRAXIS" Magazine GOing New Age?
One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED
November 5, 2023 | Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.
THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL
What causes greed? What does “poor in spirit” really mean? What is arrogance of body? How is atheism foolishness? How does one’s wealth turn into bean soup?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
In this divine parable, the Lord offers us a view of our everyday reality from the prism of eternity according to the eternal truths of the Christian faith.
Is GOARCH's "PRAXIS" Magazine GOing New Age?
One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?
Eldress Galaktia: A blessing to the faithful
Eldress Galaktia (+2021) gave her life to serve others, acquired all the virtues and was even visited by the Mother of God. Meet a new star of the Church!
THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL
What causes greed? What does “poor in spirit” really mean? What is arrogance of body? How is atheism foolishness? How does one’s wealth turn into bean soup?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
In this divine parable, the Lord offers us a view of our everyday reality from the prism of eternity according to the eternal truths of the Christian faith.
Is GOARCH's "PRAXIS" Magazine GOing New Age?
One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?
Eldress Galaktia: A blessing to the faithful
Eldress Galaktia (+2021) gave her life to serve others, acquired all the virtues and was even visited by the Mother of God. Meet a new star of the Church!
INTERVIEW WITH BLESSED FR ROMAN BRAGA
October 22, 2023 | Orthodox Witness
Fr. Roman talks about his early years, God and the devil, prayer, the mission of Orthodox Christians in America, his arrests and imprisonment in Pitesti.
Is GOARCH's "PRAXIS" Magazine GOing New Age?
One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?
Reasonableness of our Faith, Bishop Tikhon and Ecumenism
A talk by Bishop Tikhon reflects the new order, the new reality that has emerged–the reality of ecumenism and syncretism. A brief analysis will reveal this.
A MODEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
St. Paul shows us the way to have internal rest, meaning in life, inexpressible joy, and the God of peace within. Elder Athanasios explains “Whatever is...”
The Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
Is GOARCH's "PRAXIS" Magazine GOing New Age?
One would expect solid Orthodox material from an Orthodox Christian Department of Religious Education. Does the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's educational periodical dedicated to “Spiritual Disciplines” promote the New Age spirit expressed by Kyriakos Markides?
Reasonableness of our Faith, Bishop Tikhon and Ecumenism
A talk by Bishop Tikhon reflects the new order, the new reality that has emerged–the reality of ecumenism and syncretism. A brief analysis will reveal this.
A MODEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE
St. Paul shows us the way to have internal rest, meaning in life, inexpressible joy, and the God of peace within. Elder Athanasios explains “Whatever is...”
The Parish: An Evangelism Center
Read about the early efforts of Orthodox Witness to begin transforming our parishes into evangelism centers.
THE PHENOMENON OF DEMONIC POSSESSION
October 22, 2023 | Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
In this homily, Fr. Athanasios draws from the Gospel passage of the demoniac to show us how demonic possession is happening in our days in various forms.
THE MUTE AND DEAF SPIRIT AND THE NEW GENERATION
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how so many young people today arrived at being controlled by Satan, and tells parents what they can do about it.
MAN AND HIS BOUNDARIES
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios reveals the real reasons why the Gergesenes asked the Lord to leave and also explains the significance of boundaries set for man.
THE DENIAL OF PENTECOST IS CALLED “GLOBALIZATION”
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios prophetically warns that the rejection of Pentecost, which is globalization and ecumenism, will bring the world to its end.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
THE MUTE AND DEAF SPIRIT AND THE NEW GENERATION
Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios explains how so many young people today arrived at being controlled by Satan, and tells parents what they can do about it.
MAN AND HIS BOUNDARIES
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios reveals the real reasons why the Gergesenes asked the Lord to leave and also explains the significance of boundaries set for man.
THE DENIAL OF PENTECOST IS CALLED “GLOBALIZATION”
Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios prophetically warns that the rejection of Pentecost, which is globalization and ecumenism, will bring the world to its end.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
THE USEFULNESS OF THE PARABLE AND ITS VALUE
October 15, 2023 | Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios
How is a parable different from a fable or myth? Why did the Lord use parables? Fr. Athanasios Mitilinaios answers these questions and more in this homily.
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED
Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.
THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL
What causes greed? What does “poor in spirit” really mean? What is arrogance of body? How is atheism foolishness? How does one’s wealth turn into bean soup?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
In this divine parable, the Lord offers us a view of our everyday reality from the prism of eternity according to the eternal truths of the Christian faith.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS PSYCHOANALYZED
Today’s gospel passage of the rich man and Lazarus offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own attitude toward money, God and our fellow human beings.
THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL
What causes greed? What does “poor in spirit” really mean? What is arrogance of body? How is atheism foolishness? How does one’s wealth turn into bean soup?
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS
In this divine parable, the Lord offers us a view of our everyday reality from the prism of eternity according to the eternal truths of the Christian faith.
Why did Elder Iakovos Tsalikis want Bartholomew as Patriarch?
Elder Iakovos Tsalikis prayed fervently that Metropolitan Bartholomew would become Patriarch of Constantinople. Do we interpret this to mean that the Elder, who was seen as a holy man in the eyes of many Orthodox faithful, accepted the pan-heresy of ecumenism?
