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Fulfilling our Mission as a Parish
By Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D. In the “Epistle to Diognetus,” written at the beginning of the third century by an unknown Christian author, we learn of something special with regard to the Christians: The author explains, “We (Christians) are in this world, but we are not of this world…We inhabit specific lands, but we are… -
Fr. Panayiotis’ Message for Thanksgiving
Dear friends and parishioners, I greet you with great joy as we celebrate the Feast of Thanksgiving. My prayers are with you and your families during this national holiday which brings families together and helps us reconnect with those we care for and love. On this day, as we share the Thanksgiving meal with our… -
Seeking Holiness in Diverse Ways
Christians through the centuries have sought to connect with God in many different ways. Early on, even from the time of St. Paul, we know of people who dedicated their lives to a more secluded and prayerful state. Others, called by the Holy Spirit, went out to preach the Gospel and spread the news… -
To Fan the Flame!
By Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D. Something inside us is always burning like a fire! Sometimes it is stronger, warming us inside and out. At other times, it is only like an amber, and yet it never goes out. This flame, this fire, has been placed inside us by God so that we may be reminded of His presence… -
On War and Peace
By Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D. As Christians, we are often called to express an opinion on political and social issues and we many times find ourselves wondering what it is that we should stand for according to our Orthodox Faith. Such a case is the issue of war: Should we stand in favor of war…
