The Neomartyrs – Part 2: Islam, the Ottomans and the New Martyrs
In Part 2 of The Neomartyrs we explore why there were Neomartyrs in the Ottoman Empire, looking at the rise of Islam and the Ottoman Empire. We also examine the pressures faced by Christians in the Ottoman Empire to convert to Islam, and how the Neomartyr
The Neomartyrs Part 1: Who were the Neomartyrs?
In Part 1 of a new miniseries on the Neomartyrs, we explore the importance of the Neomartyrs through the life of St Kosmas of Aetolia. We also reflect on the virtues they displayed throughout their lives and how it is possible to witness for Christ in the
Orthodox Journey – Sunday of All Saints
Today, the Sunday after Pentecost, our Orthodox Church celebrates the Sunday of All Saints – both those who are known to us and those who are not. These Saints include martyrs, prophets, monks, bishops, lay-people, apostles, priests.
In this podcast,
Orthodox Journey to Pascha – The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ
Χριστος Ανεστη! Christ Is Risen!
On this HOLY and GREAT Sunday of Pascha we celebrate the life bearing Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We read the Paschal Message of Archbishop Makarios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
Orthodox Journey to Pascha – Holy Saturday
On GREAT and HOLY SATURDAY the CHURCH contemplates the mystery of the Lord’s descent into Hades, the place of the dead. Death, our ultimate enemy, is defeated from within.
On this day, GREAT SATURDAY our focus is on the Tomb of Christ. This is no ordin
Orthodox Journey to Pascha – Holy Friday
On this day, Holy and Great Friday, we celebrate the awesome, holy, and saving Passion of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ—the spitting, the blows with the palm of the hand, the buffeting, the mockery, the reviling, the wearing of the purple robe,
Orthodox Journey to Pascha – Holy Thursday
On this Great and Holy Thursday, we hear the Twelve Passion Gospels.
We commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist – where Christ identified Himself with the bread and wine and said: “Take, eat; this is my Body. Drink of it all of you; for this
Orthodox Journey to Pascha – Holy Wednessday
On Holy Wednesday, we commemorate the sinful woman who anointed the head of Jesus shortly before the passion.
The Repentance of the sinful woman is juxtaposed with the tragic fall of the disciple Judas – not so that we may recount the betrayal of Judas
Orthodox Journey to Pascha – Holy Tuesday
On Holy Tuesday, the Hymn of Saint Kassiani is chanted.
Orthodox Journey to Pascha – Holy Monday
On Holy Monday we commemorate Joseph the All Good who stands as a prototype of Christ.