In reply to Fr. John. It’s been very interesting, I think some of them are looking to convert to Orthodoxy, and are seeing this exact freefall you’re speaking of. The questions one man in particular, whom I meet with everyday for lunch, is
In reply to Joe Dirt. Christ is Risen! As a former Episcopalian myself, you may tell them that they do not represent the Apostolic faith, and therefore are not worth your time. Sorry, but its true. That’s why their demographic is in a catas…
Papa John Bless!!!! I’m currently traveling the country, and find myself bumping into some Anglican’s who keep asking me to attend their services. I really appreciate “rediscovering” your blog while searching for a good Orthodox refute agai…
Photo: Romfea Another mass Baptism was celebrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this week, with more than 125 people being received into the Church. OrthoChristian reported on the reception of 210 catechumens into the Church in th…
114 people were received into the Church at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Riverside, CA. Photo: Patristic Nectar Hundreds or even thousands of people were received into the Orthodox Church throughout Lent, and particularly on Lazarus and Ho…
At the Serbian Orthodox cathedral in Buenos Aires. Photo: spc.rs The number of converts to the Orthodox Church has risen dramatically in recent years. Social media was flooded during Holy and Bright Weeks with posts from churches across Ame…
January 23, 2026 By Fr. John Leave a Comment Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, January 23, 2026 Over the weekend of January 17-18, the small but vibrant Serbian Orthodox parish of the Holy Trinity in Medellín, Colombia witnessed a series of ce…
January 13, 2026 By Fr. John 12 Comments by Vicki Marshall After over 25 years of walking out my faith within Protestant Christianity, my family and I have recently—and prayerfully—entered the Eastern Orthodox Church. I know this may come a…
January 13, 2026 By Fr. John 12 Comments After over 25 years of walking out my faith within Protestant Christianity, my family and I have recently—and prayerfully—entered the Eastern Orthodox Church. I know this may come as a surprise and r…
November 18, 2025 By Fr. John 4 Comments The Orthodox Church in America opened a new chapel in Omaha earlier this month. Approximately 35 worshippers attended the first Divine Liturgy at the St. Tikhon Chapel in Omaha on Saturday, November
October 27, 2025 By Fr. John Leave a Comment Scotland’s first Orthodox Christian primary school has opened in Edinburgh, offering pupils a traditional, faith-based education rooted in classical learning. St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church School,…
September 17, 2025 By Fr. John 2 Comments Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria and All Africa celebrated the holy Sacrament of Baptism for 100 catechumens from the Patriarchate of Alexandria’s Diocese of Toliara and Southern Madagascar on Mond…