AUSTRALIAN & OCEANIC ORTHODOX NEWS

We would like to bring to your attention a matter that has been debated in the public domain recently. Currently our Federal House of Representatives is considering proposals that would re-define marriage to include same sex couples. The Australian Parliament is asking for our views. Our Orthodox Bishops have already made a joint submission to the Senate (click here). It is …

Introduction According to the Orthodox Christian tradition, the doctrine on the creation of the human being “in the Image and Likeness” of God is considered to be amongst those doctrines which reveal the basic truths about God and the world. If one were to embark on a detailed study on the literature available on this doctrine, it would not be …

Introduction According to the Orthodox Christian tradition, the doctrine on the creation of the human being “in the Image and Likeness” of God is considered to be amongst those doctrines which reveal the basic truths about God and the world. If one were to embark on a detailed study on the literature available on this doctrine, it would not be …

Herman Middleton first appeared in Road to Emmaus in Winter 2003, when he described his life as a theology student in Thessalonica, Greece.[1] Since then, he has received his Master’s Degree and published what has quickly become an English-language Orthodox classic, “Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit” – short lives and excerpts from the writings of contemporary Greek spiritual fathers. …

Herman Middleton first appeared in Road to Emmaus in Winter 2003, when he described his life as a theology student in Thessalonica, Greece.[1] Since then, he has received his Master’s Degree and published what has quickly become an English-language Orthodox classic, “Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit” – short lives and excerpts from the writings of contemporary Greek spiritual fathers. …

Herman Middleton first appeared in Road to Emmaus in Winter 2003, when he described his life as a theology student in Thessalonica, Greece.[1] Since then, he has received his Master’s Degree and published what has quickly become an English-language Orthodox classic, “Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit” – short lives and excerpts from the writings of contemporary Greek spiritual fathers. …

The creation of “Mode of Life Project” was borne out of a desire amongst English-speaking Orthodox faithful within Australia (across all canonical jurisdictions) to access an online site with reliable, in-depth and qualitative resources. The information and research presented, is for those who are living a life in Christ, and are guided in their journey by a canonical spiritual father. …

 In this Gospel, we see that four of the most important disciples of Christ, in their calling to follow, they abandon everything without hesitation and doubt. They sacrifice and lose everything to become disciples of Christ. In order for our Church to continue its work successfully, it is in need of people with the same virtues and the same self-sacrifice. …

 In this Gospel, we see that four of the most important disciples of Christ, in their calling to follow, they abandon everything without hesitation and doubt. They sacrifice and lose everything to become disciples of Christ. In order for our Church to continue its work successfully, it is in need of people with the same virtues and the same self-sacrifice. …

Meditate upon the Scriptures, for within them you shall find eternal life. Our Lord, Jesus Christ my dear brethren, is the sweetest Master and Creator of all the Angels, and all the Noetic and sensible/perceptible beings which came forth from the depths of His mercy, immense goodness and boundless love, on which He has bestowed upon all of humanity, and …