In part 2 of Fr. Tom's reflections on the tumultuous 9th century, he talks about the missionary work of Sts. Cyril and Methodius and the controversies over language and control of the slavic nations.

Fr. Tom continues to comment on the events of the 9th century concentrating today on St. Photius the Great and his relationship to Rome and the Filioque.

Fr. Tom continues through the 11th and now into the 12th Century where the Crusades were launched and the spread of Islam increased.

From Constantinople we go to the Church in Kiev and Rus from the 10th to the 13th Centuries.

In this episode, you will learn about the relationship between the Church in the Russian lands and the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople in the 14th Century.

Fr. Tom talks about the important 15th century in the lands of Rus at the time of the sacking of Constantinople by the Turks.

The 16th Century was pivotal for the Orthodox Church in Russia which is during the reign of Ivan the Terrible and also the period when the Russian Church was given autocephaly.

We have just finished the month of January where many of the heroes of the Faith are remembered. One of them is St. Maximus the Confessor who paid a price for resisting bishops and emperors when he thought they were promoting false doctrine. Fr. Tom teaches us what can we learn from this humble and brave saint.

In the next in his series on Church organization and structure, Fr. Tom talks about 17th Century Russia and the influences of Patriarch Nikon and the Old Believer schism.

In this fascinating episode, Fr. Tom talks about the tragic influence of Peter the Great and the further westernization of the Orthodox Church in Russia.

For the next few podcasts, Fr. Tom will be looking at the important 19th century in Russian Orthodox history. He recommended several books but in particular these three. The Heart of Russia by Scott M. Kenworthy The Making of Holy Russia by Fr. John Strickland Russian Orthodoxy on the Eve of Revolution by Vera Shevzov

In his continuing series on bishops and Church organization, Fr. Thomas speaks about various clergy figures from that time. He references the book My Life's Journey: The Memories of Metropolitan Evlogy.

As Jeannie continues her series on the Introduction to the Bible, she begins a three-part subset on Bible manuscripts.

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and what do we need to know about them?

As Scribes copied the biblical texts, what affect did this process have on words, phrases, or theology?

Today Jeannie concludes her introduction to the Bible with a look at the two best known Latin Fathers of the Church.

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Bible with a new series on Exodus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her new series on Exodus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her new series on Exodus, this time focusing on Moses and the burning bush.

Did God really harden Pharaoh's heart? Dr. Constantinou answers this question and more as she continues her new series on Exodus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her new series on Exodus, this time focusing on the ten plagues of Egypt.

Dr. Constantinou explains all that you ever wanted to know about the Passover, including how it is celebrated today.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the Passover and its relationship to the Christian Passover.

Dr. Constantinou explains the Christian Passover, including the typology of Christ as the Lamb.

Dr. Constantinou details how ancient Christians understood Jewish history and reinterpreted the Law of Moses.

Dr. Constantinou continues her series on Exodus, following Moses and the Israelites to Mount Sinai.

Dr. Constantinou continues her series on Exodus, this time explicating the story of the Ten Commandments.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her series on Exodus by discussing the unique aspects of the application of the Law of Moses.

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Bible with her first lesson on the book of Leviticus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her brief discussion of the Old Testament book of Leviticus.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of Leviticus, touching a bit on the forthcoming Temple.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the Temple at Jerusalem.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the Jewish laws of ritual purification in connection with some of the Orthodox customs associated with women.

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of ritual impurity and its connection (or lack thereof) to Orthodox women.

Dr. Constantinou takes a moment to answer listener questions about Leviticus.

Dr. Constantinou answers more questions from listeners and then discusses chapter 16 of Leviticus, focusing on the Feast of Yom Kippur.

Dr. Constantinou finishes up her discussion of Elijah, this time focusing on the typology of the prophet.

Dr. Constantinou takes a break from her introduction to the Bible to address a question that is making headlines around the world: Was Jesus married?

Dr. Constantinou continues her discussion of the recently discovered square of papyrus that supposedly proves that Jesus was married.

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This past weekend Google sent out a round of manual penalty notices citing “unnatural outbound links” – later confirmed to be targeting sites publishing compensated content and reviews where the blogger is linking out to the brand or site that compensated them. If your site received the notice, you'll find some advice for fixing your…

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Fr John Finley on the ills of being "community-less"—spiritual but not religious—in Yuma, Arizona.

Fr John speaks of Jesus and the healing of the nations, through threat and promise, at St Paisios, Yuma, Arizona.

Although our temples may be empty, Holy Week 2020, here come Jesus! Fr. Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston. And all the people say ...

The blind man stumbled toward the water bearing spit and the clay -- only to return whole! But at first Celedonius could only see darkness, shadows. Fr Joseph preaches at St Joseph/Houston on the final Sunday of Pascha.

"Without evangelism, the Church is just a secret club for those who like that sort of thing." Fr Joseph quotes Fr. Michael Keiser, who fell asleep in the Lord on the Feast of the Dormition. May his memory be eternal—and may we all be teachable!

Fr. Joseph chats with newcomer Chris Shin, a tattoo artist and onetime street preacher.

In this important episode, Fr. Thomas shows how the Passover Exodus pre-figures the work of Christ and how that relates to our worship today.

How do people worship when they believe in Jesus? Fr. Tom looks at the four gospels to think through what they say about Jesus relative to the worship of God.