Useful Articles & Links
Important Orthodox Church News
On October 15, 2018, the Church of Russia officially ceased communion with the Patriarchate of Constantinople, due to the latter's recent criminal activities in the embattled Ukrainian territory. More information:
- Statement by the Russian Synod (See also: related news article)
- Oct. 18 statement by our ROCOR Synod
- Recent comments by our Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad
- Letter by Serbian Patriarch Irenej, addressed to Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, regarding troubles in Ukraine (PDF)
- Further commentary: Articles on Monomakhos.com, OrthoChristian.com
The following articles are excerpts from the On the Christian Life section in past parish bulletins.
| Apr 2017 | Why it is So Important to Attend Holy Week Services |
| Nov 2016 | On Abortion and Our Vote |
| Oct 2016 | On the Church Calendar |
| Sep 2015 | Contemporary Problems: Transgenderism |
| Jul 2015 | Contemporary Problems: Tattoos & Piercings |
| Jun 2015 | Contemporary Problems: Cremation |
| Feb 2015 | On Chairs in Church |
| Jul 2014 | Our Children Belong in the Church |
| Jul 2013 | Debts vs. Trespasses |
| Jan 2013 | House Blessings |
| Dec 2012 | King Alfred's Prayer |
| Jul 2012 | Are You Saved? |
| Feb 2012 | Visiting Shut-Ins |
| Feb 2012 | End of Life |
| Sep 2011 | All Orthodox Christians Can Give Blessings |
| May 2011 | Church Rules for Confession and Holy Communion |
| Nov 2010 | On the Wearing of the Cross |
| Mar 2010 | On Prayer, or the Rule of St. Pachomius |