An unexpected blessing: A personal ‘Rise & Build’ story
Having just returned from a moving Clergy-Laity Congress, where the theme of Rise & Build was reinforced throughout our time together, I would like to share my own personal Rise and Build story. I do
Opinion | When Lavra burns
When the Russian strike hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in the early hours of June 15, 2026, many Ukrainians felt this was something different — not just another episode of war. The Lavra is not simply
A pastoral reflection on human trafficking and the Church
Over the past two years, I have traveled extensively, speaking at parishes throughout the United States and abroad. Through the course of this work, I have come to know with certainty that human trafficking is
There must be no physical barriers to entering God’s house | Op-Ed
The following article was submitted by Jackie Morfesis, a parishioner from Charleston, South Carolina. I cannot express the depth of gratitude I have for the decision to allow service dogs in our Greek Orthodox churches
