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This is an opportunity for me to offer wisdom from the Orthodox Tradition to this year-long, interfaith event that occurs on the 3rd Thursday of each month.  Available in person at the church or remotely by zoom.  Fr. Harry For the Life of the World: Religious Responses to the Climate Crisis Thursday, March 16 7:00 [...]

BYZANTINE CHANT & ICONOGRAPHY August 20 - 26, 2023 AT THE DIAKONIA RETREAT CENTER in Salem, South Carolina REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 20 Visit our Website The Liturgical Arts Academy teaches Byzantine Chant and Iconography in the tradition of the Orthodox Christian Church. TLAA is a 1-week intensive program led by experts in these disciplines. The [...]

Dr. Lingas has accepted an invitation to visit our parish in order to lead the chanting at the service of 1st Salutations on Friday, March 10, 7pm, with a special reception afterwards.  - Fr. Harry   Alexander Lingas to Lead Byzantine Chant Ensemble for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey Dr. Alexander Lingas, founder and music [...]

February 10, 2023 What's New This Week Looking for Lent and Holy Week resources? We've got you covered! -->Access our Lent and HW Resource page here In marriage we sometimes succumb to the temptation of becoming defensive rather than taking responsibility for our shortcomings, sins, and failures. When we take responsibility for our wrongful...continue reading. [...]

Paul is a longtime friend and dear colleague.  Despite being a full time professor of theology and president of an international organization, he established this non-profit to help his fellow Ukrainians - both refugees internally and well as externally - as he networks with people “on the ground” in Ukraine and other European countries.  Without [...]

A tailor-made way for at home use that empowers adults to grow in their faith with meaningful interactions with children to enhance our experience of Christ during Great Lent that begins with Prayers for Forgiveness on Sunday, February 26, along with our Clean Monday Program on February 27 for adults and children (5-7pm).  — Fr. Harry February 10, 2023 [...]

Cappella Romana is the pre-eminent choral group of Sacred Music of the Orthodox Church.  Headquartered on the west coast, here is a rare opportunity to hear them in concert.  — Fr. Harry Cappella Romana returns to New York with The Byzantine Choral Inheritance: Greek Orthodox Music Ancient and Modern with the East Coast Premiere of [...]

Some highlights and photos from remarkable conference I attended recently in Greece.  The feast of theology, prayer, personal encounter & spiritual dialogue requires much time to digest and contemplate. In second photo “IOTA Chairs & Leaders” you may be able to spot me in the second row near the middle. — Fr. Harry  February 7, [...]