Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and noted author Jay Richards was the keynote speaker at the Conference on Poverty, May 31 - June 1, 2013, at St. Vladimir's Seminary. Co-hosted by the Acton Institute, the event featured speakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who offered fresh ideas for Orthodox Christians on how to effectively minister to the poor. Other speakers and panelists included Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, St. Vlad's alumnus and officer in the National Council of Churches; Seminary Trustee Dr. Nicholas Pandelidis; Fr Philip LeMasters, Dean of Social Sciences and Religion at McMurry University in Abilene, TX; Michael Miller of the Poverty Cure at Acton; John Couretas of Acton; and director of FOCUS North America in Pittsburgh, Subdeacon Paul Abernathy.

Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and noted author Jay Richards was the keynote speaker at the Conference on Poverty, May 31 - June 1, 2013, at St. Vladimir's Seminary. Co-hosted by the Acton Institute, the event featured speakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who offered fresh ideas for Orthodox Christians on how to effectively minister to the poor. Other speakers and panelists included Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, St. Vlad's alumnus and officer in the National Council of Churches; Seminary Trustee Dr. Nicholas Pandelidis; Fr Philip LeMasters, Dean of Social Sciences and Religion at McMurry University in Abilene, TX; Michael Miller of the Poverty Cure at Acton; John Couretas of Acton; and director of FOCUS North America in Pittsburgh, Subdeacon Paul Abernathy.

Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and noted author Jay Richards was the keynote speaker at the Conference on Poverty, May 31 - June 1, 2013, at St. Vladimir's Seminary. Co-hosted by the Acton Institute, the event featured speakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who offered fresh ideas for Orthodox Christians on how to effectively minister to the poor. Other speakers and panelists included Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, St. Vlad's alumnus and officer in the National Council of Churches; Seminary Trustee Dr. Nicholas Pandelidis; Fr Philip LeMasters, Dean of Social Sciences and Religion at McMurry University in Abilene, TX; Michael Miller of the Poverty Cure at Acton; John Couretas of Acton; and director of FOCUS North America in Pittsburgh, Subdeacon Paul Abernathy.

Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and noted author Jay Richards was the keynote speaker at the Conference on Poverty, May 31 - June 1, 2013, at St. Vladimir's Seminary. Co-hosted by the Acton Institute, the event featured speakers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who offered fresh ideas for Orthodox Christians on how to effectively minister to the poor. Other speakers and panelists included Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, St. Vlad's alumnus and officer in the National Council of Churches; Seminary Trustee Dr. Nicholas Pandelidis; Fr Philip LeMasters, Dean of Social Sciences and Religion at McMurry University in Abilene, TX; Michael Miller of the Poverty Cure at Acton; John Couretas of Acton; and director of FOCUS North America in Pittsburgh, Subdeacon Paul Abernathy.

Bobby Maddex interviews Dr. Paul Meyendorff, the Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology and the editor of the St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly journal, about a 2012 conference on Orthodox ecclesiology and nationalism that took place at the Volos Academy for Theological Studies, the papers from which have just been published in St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly.

The Saint Vladimir's Seminary community entered into its annual two-day Lenten Retreat March 2 and 3, 2020. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America and Canada (Orthodox Church in America), delivered four reflections over the two days loosely built around his own experience of life in community.

The Saint Vladimir's Seminary community entered into its annual two-day Lenten Retreat March 2 and 3, 2020. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America and Canada (Orthodox Church in America), delivered four reflections over the two days loosely built around his own experience of life in community.

The Saint Vladimir's Seminary community entered into its annual two-day Lenten Retreat March 2 and 3, 2020. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America and Canada (Orthodox Church in America), delivered four reflections over the two days loosely built around his own experience of life in community.

The Saint Vladimir's Seminary community entered into its annual two-day Lenten Retreat March 2 and 3, 2020. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington and Metropolitan of All America and Canada (Orthodox Church in America), delivered four reflections over the two days loosely built around his own experience of life in community.

In his first podcast, Dn. Michael tackles the question of Sola Scriptura and the Tradition of the Church.

The return of Arianism.

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his class series entitled "This Present Moment: Practicing Orthodox Spirituality in an Age of Distraction." Based on the book by Dr. Nicole Roccas—Time and Despondency—he defines despondency and differentiates it from depression.

Dn. Michael Hyatt shares some very valuable and practical insight into the need for and practice of prayer. He is teaching through the book by Dr. Nicole Roccas Time and Despondency and this is lesson 5.

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency?

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares two more in this episode: gratitude and confession/community.

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at chapter seven of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares the last two in this episode: Labor/Leisure and Humor.

Between now and Christmas, Dn. Michael Hyatt teaches a short series entitled Peace on Earth. In this episode he focuses in on unresolved conflict at home, work, and church and the tools given to us by God to avoid them.

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins a new series on the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, those second-generation Christian writers who learned at the feet of the Apostles themselves. Dn. Michael is using The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes.

Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his series on the writings of the Apostolic Fathers, those 2nd generation Christian writers who learned at the feet of the Apostles themselves. Dn. Michael is using The Apostolic Fathers in English by Michael W. Holmes. This episode looks at the First Epistle of St. Clement. You will be amazed at how contemporary it is.

Ignored by much of Western Christendom, these letters give us insight into how the very early Church viewed the role of the bishop as well as the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Continuing his series on the Apostolic Fathers, Dn. Michael Hyatt looks at the Martyrdom of Polycarp, one of the most inspiring and instructional accounts of martyrdom in Church history.

If there was a catechism manual you could read that dates back to the time of the Apostle John or very soon thereafter, would you be interested? Believe it or not there is! Learn about The Didache as Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his series on the Apostolic Fathers.

What was different about those early Christians. The little known Letter to Diognetus gives us a glimpse as Dn. Michael Hyatt continues his class on the Apostolic Fathers.

Domingo 23 de Febrero Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia del ayuno y como Dios es el único quien puede darnos vida eterna. I Cor. 8:13-9:2 Sunday February 23 Fr. Nicholas preached about the importance of fasting and how God is the only one who can give eternal life. I Cor. 8:13-9:2

Domingo 20 de Julio Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la salvacion y como Dios utiliza toda la creación para salvarnos. Él utiliza personas, oraciones, nuestros hijos y hasta nuestras vocaciones. Tenga tus ojos abiertos a la misericordia del Señor. Santiago 5:10-20 Sunday July 20 Fr. Nicholas preached about salvation and how God utilizes all of creation in order to save us. He uses people, prayers, our children and even our vocation. Open your eyes to the mercy of the Lord. St. James 5:10-20

Domingo 14 de Septiembre Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre como el acto de evangleizar puede salvar uno. Sí la vida es dificil pero por el mensaje de la Cruz podemos receibir la paz de la verdad. 1 Cor. 1:18-24 Sunday September 7 Fr. Nicholas preached about how the act of evangelizing can save a person. Yes life is difficult but through the message of the Cross we can attain true peace. 1 Cor. 1:18-24

Domingo 9 de Noviembre Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre el poder de tus oraciones. Cuando uno tiene un necesidad de ayuda, sus peticiones tienen mas fuerza. La cosa es que todos tienen necesidad de ayuda pero aveces lo olvidamos. Reflejemos tambien sobre la vida de San Nectarios y su influencia en oración y como por sus intercesiones ha beneficiado mucha gente. (Lucas 8:41-56) Sunday November 9 Fr. Nicholas preached about the power of your prayers. When someone has a need for help, his or her petitions have more strength. The reality is that all have a need for help unfortunately we sometimes forget it. We also reflected on the life of St. Nectarios and his influence through prayer and how through his intercessions many people have benefited. (Luke 8:41-56)

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre los líderes de Cristo y como en su ejemplo de ser buenos siervos de Dios nosotros podemos afirmar el camino que llega hasta la salvación. (Hebreos 13:17-21) Fr. Nicholas preached about the leaders of Christ and how in their examples of being good servants of God we can affirm the path that leads to salvation. (Ephesians 5:8-19)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el bueno y como el bueno llega por las lágrimas. Él reflejó sobre la sabiduría de San Juan de la escalera y su consejo sobre arrepentimiento. (Marcos 9:17-31) Fr. Nicholas preached on goodness and how goodness comes through tears. He reflected on the wisdom of St. John of the ladder and his insight concerning repentance. (Mark 9:17-31)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la maldad en el mundo que puede tentarnos. Padre compartió la sabiduría de San Juan de la Escalera quien explicó las tres maneras que nos hagan a caer en la oscuridad. (Marcos 9:17-31) Fr. Nicholas preached about the evil in the world that can tempt us. Father shared the wisdom of St. John of the Ladder who explained the three ways we can fall into the darkness. (Mark 9:17-31)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre todos las oportunidades que el Espíritu nos da. Unas oportunidades son a ser feliz, a tener amor, y a festejar que tenemos hoy. (Hechos 11:19-26, 29-30) Fr. Nicholas preached about the many opportunities that the Holy Spirit gives us. A opportunity to be happy, to feel love, and to celebrate what we have today. (Acts 11:19-26, 29-30)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que poco y poco vamos a llegar al premio final, pero necesitamos a tener paciencia para esa aventura. Esperamos que por eso podemos encontrar paz. (Mateo 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30) Fr. Nicholas preached about how little by little we will reach the final prize, but we must have patience for this journey. We hope that through this we will find peace. (Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38, 19:27-30)

Carta: Rom 12: 6-14, Evangelio Mt 9: 1-8 El Padre Nicholas predicó de cómo usar nuestros dones para alcanzar la vida eterna. Sunday July 8, 2018 Letter: Rom 12: 6-14, Gospel: Mat 9: 1-8 Father Nicholas preached on how to use our gifts to reach eternal life.

Carta: 1Cor 15:1-11, Evangelio Mt 19:16-26 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre ir a la fuente de sabiduría en las Escrituras y enseñar el Evangelio. Sunday August 19, 2018 Letter: 1Cor 15: 1-11, Gospel: Mat 19: 16-26 Father Nicholas preached about going to the source of wisdom in the Scriptures and teaching the Gospel.

Carta: Tit 3: 8-15, Evangelio Lc 8:5-15 El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre las consecuencias de obrar correctamente y en fe . Letter: Tit 3: 8-15, Gospel: Lk 8: 5-15 Father Nicholas preached about the consequences of working correctly and in faith.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el acercamiento a Dios para ser sanados. Father Nicholas preached on approaching God to be healed.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo Cristo conquistó el Paríso para nosotros. Father Nicholas preached on how Christ conquered Paradise for us.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la importancia del ser. Father Nicolás preached on the importance of being.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo Dios nos sana. Father Nicholas preached on how God heals us.

Molly suggests there is something very much related to the physical side of being spiritual.

Fr. Evan welcomes another guest co-host tonight: Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos. Fr. Ted is heard on AFR with his iSermon and Fr. TedTalks podcasts. They field listener questions on the role of pain and suffering, making your home an Orthodox home, liturgical translations, and, from both of them, a statement of what makes Orthodoxy so special.

Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, demonstrates how part of the challenge and the beauty of living Orthodox mission is learning to accept the tenderness of God in our lives through the poor.

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

Listen to three short reflections about interactions at St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminding us that all lives are worth living.

Listen to stories and reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto,

"On Friday we tried to read the gospel on the stairs at the mission. We were not well organized and without structure. In spite of this, reading the gospel outside made us, even for a little while, to see and hear Jesus preaching to people in the light of the day, sitting in the boat." From reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.

The Mission will receive a relic of its patron, St. John the Merciful (Compassionate), and Fr. Nicolaie invites us to discover who we are by asking the least of these who we are.

Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.

More stories from volunteers at the mission.

How do we understand the Parable of the Rich Man (and his barns), when the life of a poor soul is vanishing before our eyes?