When the Evangelical Orthodox Church came into canonical Orthodoxy 20 years ago, not all parishes were ready. This is the story of one such parish coming along much later in their history. Find out why and what they are up to now.

Learn about this beautiful new CD recorded in English and available from St. John of San Francisco Monastery

Listen to an interview with Bev Cooke about her new book from Conciliar Press: Royal Monastic: Princess Ileana of Romania. This is the true story of a princess who later became Mother Alexandra, the founder of the Holy Transfiguration monastery in Ellwood City, PA.

An interview with Dr. Richard Toensing, composer of a new CD from Cappella Romana which includes 12 NEW Orthodox Christmas carols!

Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth from Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church in Warrenville, IL.

At the close of the recent All-American Council of the OCA, John caught up with Fr. Steven Voytovich, Chairman of the Deptartment of Institutional Chaplaincy in the OCA as well as a couple of the Department chaplains. Learn about the growing ministry of Orthodox chaplains in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospices.

Our Orthodox brothers and sisters in Gaza are coping with the after-effects of the recent war. IOCC correspondent Chrysanthe Loizos files this report produced by Ancient Faith Radio. Learn how this tiny, embattled community is moving forward with the help of IOCC.

Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth from Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church in Warrenville, IL, speaks about the Dormition of the Theotokos.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Andre Papkov, the founder and director of the Summer School of Liturgical Music at Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, New York. Fr. Andre is also the chairman of the Liturgical Music Commission of the Synod of Bishops, Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.

Ancient Faith Radio presents part one of a speech delivered on November 14, 2009, by Archpriest and Bishop-elect Michael Dahulich at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Ancient Faith Radio presents part two of a speech delivered on November 14, 2009, by Archpriest and Bishop-elect Michael Dahulich at St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Bobby Maddex checks in with Andy Lekos of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center about a recent OCMC mission trip to Kenya. The two also talk about other upcoming missions opportunities.

John talks with composer Nicholas Reeves about a coming concert in New York City to honor the work of composers who were banned or controversial due to their connection with or influence from the Orthodox Church under Communist oppression. The concert and lectures are entitled "Devotion: The Triumph of Orthodox Music Over Oppression." More information about tickets for this May 8 event is available HERE. Or you can call 646-450-4077.

Bobby Maddex interviews Patricia Colling Egan, author of the new Conciliar Press book A Book of Hours: Meditations on the Traditional Christian Hours of Prayer.

Bobby Maddex interviews Frederica Mathewes-Green about her upcoming trip to Russia with Orthodox Tours. Learn how you can join her and her husband Fr. Gregory as they visit some of Russia's holiest and most awe-inspiring sites.

Bobby Maddex interviews Aleksei V. Shipovalnikov, the director of The Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir.

Bobby Maddex interviews Veronica Hughes, the author of The Pearl of Great Price: The Journey of a New Age Seeker to the Light of Christ and the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Lawrence Farley, pastor of Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church in British Columbia, the host of the AFR podcast Coffee Cup Commentaries, and the author of The Gospel of Luke: Good News for the Poor, published by Conciliar Press.

In this episode of Ancient Faith Presents, we speak with Harriet Stratis, the Treasurer of Friends of the Hogar, about a recently released CD featuring hymns sung by the children of the Hogar Rafael Ayau orphanage.

On a new Ancient Faith Presents, Bobby Maddex interviews Vigen Guroian, author of The Melody of Faith: Theology in an Orthodox Key, published by Eerdmans Publishing.

We talk with Claire Brandenburg, Manager of the Heavenly Ladder Bookstore in Taos, New Mexico, about a new CD featuring the writings of Archpriest Sergius of Kasimov.

Bobby Maddex interviews Katherine Johnson, the creator of Ages of Grace, a new homeschooling curriculum that aims to provide an authentically Orthodox Christian education.

John Maddex talks with Alexei Krindatch, Research Consultant to the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in America, about a brand new publication that will serve as a valuable handbook in every parish library. Click on the attachment link to see a sample. It is currently available from Holy Cross Bookstore in Brookline, MA, by calling 800 245-0599.

On a new Ancient Faith Presents, we interview the Very Reverend Constantine Nasr, priest at St. Elijah Orthodox Church in Oklahoma City and the author of the new Conciliar Press book Mastering the Art of Marriage: Staying Together When the World Pulls You Apart.

Ancient Faith Radio presents an interview with Fr. Peter Galadza, the Kule Family Professor of Liturgy at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, about the institute's Study Days, which will take place in Ottawa, Ontario, from July 15 through 18.

Bobby Maddex interviews George Matsoukas, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Laity (OCL), and Ronald Muresan, the Vice President of the Orthodox Brotherhood, about the 2011 OCL Annual Meeting, which this year will honor the Council of Eastern Orthodox Youth Leaders of the Americas (CEOYLA).

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Richard Rene, priest at St. Aidan's Orthodox Church in Cranbrook, British Columbia, and the author of Conciliar Press' first ever young-adult fantasy novel The Edge of Mysterion.

Fr. John Parker has been appointed the new Chair of the Department of Evangelism for the Orthodox Church in America. We caught up with him at the All-American Council in Seattle and asked about his plans and vision for evangelization and outreach.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Norris Chumley, the Executive Producer, Director, and Co-Narrator of the film Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer: A Pilgrimage to the Heart of an Ancient Spirituality. HarperOne has also released a literary companion to the film that bears the same title.

Bobby Maddex interviews Ron Moore, the new owner of two online Orthodox retail outlets—Saint Romanos Records and Fullness of the Faith.

A talk by Bishop Peter (Loukianoff) of Cleveland (ROCOR), given at the St. Herman's Conference in Houston, Texas, December 26, 2011. Our thanks to Fr. John Whiteford for making this talk available to AFR.

Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos speaks out against the death penalty on Sanctity of Life Sunday, 2012. The lecture took place at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Westchester, Illinois, and was preceded by a prayer service.

Syria is in the news a lot these days but what kind of work is being done by the Church in light of the current circumstances. You may be surprised. Listen as we talk with Samer Laham, the Director of the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development for the Patriarchate of Antioch in Damascus. Samer also coordinates the humanitarian work of IOCC in the country. In the meantime we grieve the loss of Fr. Basilious Nasser who was shot by terrorists in the city of Hama on January 25. May his memory be eternal.

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Stephen Kaznica, priest at Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Passaic, New Jersey, about the church's historic Hierarchical Triumph of Orthodoxy Vespers that will take place on March 4, 2012.

Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Chakos, the new Executive Director of FOCUS North America, the Orthodox service organization devoted to serving "the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick and imprisoned by providing Food, Occupation, Clothing, Understanding, and Shelter."

John Maddex talks with Fr. Joseph Allen and Dn. Peter Boulukos about the great opportunities to further your Orthodox education through the world renowned Antiochian House of Studies.

Chaplain Patrick Tutella, the Executive Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), introduces listeners to a special guest with a remarkable story and then provides details about the upcoming OCPM National Convocation that will be taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 26-28.

Dr. Frank Papatheofanis talks with John Maddex about the newly announced endowed chair established at St. Katherine College in honor of Fr. Peter Gillquist who fell asleep in the Lord on July 1, 2012.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dan Christopulos, the U.S. Country Representative for International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Dan is in New York City this week coordinating the delivery of food, water, and blankets to those victimized by Hurricane Sandy.

Dr. Nicholas Reeves, an assistant professor of liturgical music at St. Vladimir’s Seminary, and Dr. Peter Bouteneff, an associate professor of systematic theology at the school, talk about a number of exciting developments at St. Vlad's with regard to music, including what's called the Arvo Pärt Project.

A report from Ancient Faith Radio on the background, qualifications, and personality of Patriarch-Elect John X, who was elected on December 17 by the Holy Synod at the Balamand Patriarchal Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos.

On this special episode of Ancient Faith Presents, Mr. John Tzavelas, a graduate of both the Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, speaks at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Winnipeg about the popular online film Zeitgeist and its claim that Christianity is a false religion.

On April 5, 2013, Fr. James Early presented a paper at the International Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Thought at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The topic of Fr. James' paper was "Theodore of Tarsus: The Syrian Archbishop of Canterbury." St. Theodore was the only Archbishop of Canterbury whose native language was Greek and who hailed from Syria. His feast day is September 19 in the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Anglican Churches.

Bobby Maddex interviews Nicholas Reeves, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Music at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, about an upcoming master class on the interpretation of Orthodox sacred music. The class will be led by Maestro Vladimir Gorbik and held at St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Santa Rosa, California.

His Grace Bishop Louka is auxiliary to His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch. He visited the US and gave us this brief interview about Syria, the kidnapped bishops, and the so-called Arab Spring.

His Grace Bishop Basil joins us to talk about the next meeting of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops September 17-19 in Greater Chicago.

Fr. Tom Soroka of The Path and Sermons at St. Nicholas conducts an interview with Fr Igor Soroka as he discusses the 50th anniversary of the Cathedral Choir of the Archdiocese of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania (OCA) as well as his significant contribution to the development of Orthodox music in the English speaking world. A liturgical choral concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Cathedral Choir of Pittsburgh will be held at St John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 601 Boone Avenue, Canonsburg, PA on Sunday, September 29, at 6:00 pm. The concert is open to the public and a social hour will follow the concert in the church hall. For further information, contact Rebecca Danchenko at 412-478-7252.

Bobby Maddex interviews Vladimir Morosan, the director of the professional Orthodox choir Archangel Voices, about the choir's new CD Panagia: Orthodox Hymns to the Mother of God.

Combined, Fr. John and Fr. Stephen have been involved with prison ministry for well over 50 years. From their experiences in this work, they speak on the important concept of "Ministry of Presence" that is truly vital for all Orthodox Christians to understand. This concept is brought to life by the stories they share from their ministries. This presentation was given in Houston as part of an Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry gathering. Fr. John Kowalczyk is the priest of St. Michael's Church in Jermyn, PA, the Chancellor of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, a Chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart's Forensic Treatment Center for over 27 years, teaches at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary, and is the Director of their Field Education Program. Fr. John is a member of the Board of Directors of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry. Fr. Stephen Powley is the priest of St. John the Baptist Church in Pueblo, CO, and is the Assistant Director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry. He served as a Prison Chaplain for almost 26 years until his retirement in August of 2010. During that time he served as a chaplain in every security level of prison from minimum to maximum.

A conversation with film producer David DeJonge and the head of the Department of Outreach and Evangelism for the GOA, Fr. Jim Kordaris. Learn about a new and exciting project to produce a high quality video series as a tool for evangelism called Baseline.