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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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.…
The Fallen World and Human Responsibility
By Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D. Every day we hear on the news about terrible things happening in the world. It all sounds so distant, so far removed from us that we continue with our own lives, tackling our own problems…
Time is a Gift from God
By Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D. There are people, who look at the passage of time as sad; they see it as time gone that will never return, leading all things to aging and corruption, to death and the end of…
Was Your Vacation Good for Your Soul?
By Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D. Dear friends and parishioners, Vacations can be good and relaxing, but they may also become tiring and even exhausting if we allow ourselves to go too far. What is even worse, vacations can become a…
Let’s stay Connected with God, as well !!!
The Summer is here again and we are all preparing to go to fun places, visit friends and family that we haven’t seen in a while and enjoy the world that God has given us. Kids will leave their classmates…
A Mystical way to experience the Passion of Christ
Dear Friends and Parishioners, I would like to personally wish you a blessed Holy Week and a Joyous Pascha. Please join us for all the services this week so that you may be able to experience mystically, and in a…