Sermons and Inspiration Articles - St. Anna's Orthodox Church

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Article from Faithful Steward, Issue 22, 2005
An article by Bishop Demetrius
A homily on the Nativity by Saint John Chrysostom
An article by Metropolitan Philaret, Chief Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia, An Appeal to the Primates of the Holy Churches of God, and their Eminences the Orthodox Hierarchs
 An article by Metropolitan Philaret, Chief Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia, "to those who attack the Church by teaching that Christ's Church is divided into so-called branches that differ in doctrine and way of life..."
A Protest to Patriarch Athenagoras on the Lifting of the Anathemas of 1054

Per Metropolitan Ephraim's recommendation: "This article is a little lengthy, however, I believe you must read it. It exposes a very ugly underside of the whole debate surrounding the theory of evolution. You owe it to yourself and your children to be aware of this information".
How clergy defamed a bishop by claiming he was immoral and how the lies turned against the slanderers.
The importance that our bishops hold for us.
The account of priestly laxity and of the fearful chastisement that befell those ministers of the Lord (who served Him, but not rightly).
The story of how one saint of the Church became offended with another.
An article explaining the difference between the way Roman Catholics make the sign of the cross, and the way Orthodox Christian do.
Describing the significance it can hold in the new Millenium.
A challenge to those using the New Calendar.
The addendum to the previous article.

Articles Written By:
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Talk by Father Christos Constantinou of St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Cathedral: Human Sexuality: An Orthodox Christian Perspective
Talk by Father Christos Constantinou of St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Cathedral: Discrimination According to God Male and Female Created He Them
Our parish priest talks about various issues raised in today's society.
Collection of Metropolitan Ephraim's Encyclicals and other writings
Collection of Metropolitan Moses' Encyclicals and other writings
Various articles
A listing of many contributors (authors) and links to their writing.
Various sermons and articles by Metropolitan Philaret.
Resolutions from the Eparchial Synod


Other Articles:
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 Bishop Raphael Hawaweeny was born in Syria in 1860. He was the first Orthodox Bishop consecrated on American soil. This is a letter he wrote to the Orthodox faithful explaining why they should not receive any mysteries (sacraments) in the Episcopalian (Anglican) Church.
An article written by Bishop Christodoulos, Suffragan Bishop under Metropolitan Paul of Astoria,
that provides a brief history of Halloween.
An article by Professor S. Verhovskoy, "For the majority of Orthodox Christians in America, the Church is reduced to
primarily "their parish.  ..."
An article written by Professor S. Verhovskoy in 1959  when the Orthodox Church of America (OCA) was known as the Metropolia.
With the wisdom of Solomon, as related by Metropolitan Ephraim of Boston.
Letter on the Orthodox Faith from year 1054.
A lecture given by the late Professor S. Verhovskoy and the correspondence between Mr. Lopuchin, a social worker, and Professor Verhovskoy.
Prof. Verhovskoy discussed the topic, which has, unfortunately, been avoided by Orthodox clergy and parents from 1950's until today.
Robert Joyce is an attorney residing in Boston, MA. He is a Roman Catholic but he is addressing the issue of abortion from a legal not a theological perspective. The questions he poses can be asked of all who support a pro-abortion or pro-choice position. If you find this of value print it out and pass it on for others to read.
An article on the truth of the Orthodox faith; more applicable today than in 1971 when first written.
State constitions acknowledge God.
writing against the title Universal Patriarch.
Roman Catholic Bishop Strossmayer's speech against papal infalliblity in 1870
Homily for the Holy and Radiant day of the glorious and saving Resurrection of Christ our God
Father George's talk on abortion.
Filioque
The Church is Hierarchal
This is the prophecy of the saint who lived at about 451 a.d.
A primer for proper church conduct and behaviour.
Orthodox understanding of this pagan festival.
Various News Articles on Halloween.
Complete Index of All Articles Appearing in the True Vine.
The Life of Sts. Joachim and Anna
Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of a National Fast Day.