The Obligations of The Living to Those Who Have Fallen Asleep – Bishop Elpidios
On the 18th of September 2021, the Greek Orthodox Christian Society (Enosis) was blessed to have His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaeneon as a speaker for our 2021 Seminar Series. His Grace spoke on the “Obligations of the living towards the ones who have fa
The Neomartyrs – Part 10: Remembering the New Martyrs
In this tenth and final episode of The Neomartyrs, we examine how the New Martyrs have been remembered, revealed and rediscovered with the passing of time. We also reflect on the many miracles these Saints continue to work, how we commemorate the Neomarty
The Neomartyrs – Part 9: Adorning the Church
Part 9 of the Neomartyrs delves into the ways that the New Martyrs, through the saintly endings of their earthly lives and their ongoing presence through their relics, continue to adorn the Church.
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The Neomartyrs – Part 8: Trials and Tribulations
In Part 8 of The Neomartyrs, we dive into a key part of the lives of many of the Neomartyrs – their trials. We follow the martyrs as they go before the Ottoman courts, and continue with them as they are imprisoned and resist pressures to deny their Orthod
The Neomartyrs – Part 7: Accusing and Arresting the Neomartyrs
In Part 7 of The Neomartyrs, we seek to understand how the Neomartyrs came to suffer false accusations as part of their martyrdoms. We also explore their arrests and how their lives can teach us the true meaning of freedom.
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The Neomartyrs – Part 6: Monasticism, Hierarchs and the Neomartyrs
The Neomartyrs, as part of their repentance, often sought the assistance of Athonite monks and spiritual fathers. In this episode, we explore the role of monasticism and the Church in preparing the Neomartyrs for their contests. We also look at the role o
Paraklesis in English
In this special episode of the Orthodox Journey, we bring you the entire Paraklesis in English. The Paraklesis was chanted by The Young Womens’ Fellowship of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society.
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The Neomartyrs – Part 5: The Neomartyrs and Identity
In Part 5 of the Neomartyrs, we delve into the question of who the Neomartyrs were and how they saw their place in the world. Through their faith, they transcended their circumstances and united themselves with Christ.
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The Neomartyrs – Part 4: Neomartyrs throughout the Empire
In Part 4 of The Neomartyrs, we draw attention to the lives of the Neomartyrs in Egypt, the Holy Land and the Middle East as well as the Balkans. In these different contexts, we can see how the Neomartyrs strengthened the Church and its people through the
The Neomartyrs – Part 3: Greece and the Neomartyrs
In Part 3 of The Neomartyrs, we examine the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of an independent Greek state and how the Neomartyrs were impacted. In those difficult times, the bravery and courage of the Saints stood out and anchored them to their