Joseph of Arimathea: a Missionary Model

ByConstantinos Metallidis

This is Joseph who was previously in hiding. But now after the death of Christ he showed great boldness. For he was neither insignificant, nor of those who remain unnoticed, but one of the members of the Congress and very illustrious. From this indeed his valour is clearly shown. For he condemned himself to death when he proclaimed his abhorrence of all by his sympathy for Jesus, and dared to ask for His body, and did not depart until after he had accomplished what he wanted…

And behold, I am with you all the days…
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And behold, I am with you all the days…

ByBishop of Ganos and Chora (previously of New Zealand) Amphilochios

We crossed Pepe’s foot with the piece of holy wood, which the Athonite brother Sava has, with the relic of the Holy Apostle Barnabas and the icons of the Virgin Mary, the Evangelist John the Theologian and other saints, saying their troparia. The next day Pepe came again, telling us that he was no longer in pain, and running down the steps of the courtyard…

Help the Light of Orthodoxy Reach East Timor

Help the Light of Orthodoxy Reach East Timor

ByFr. Chrysostomos Manalu

One of our students named Savvas Marcelino, who comes from the independent country of East Timor, will finish his studies at our St. Paul Theological School and now he is ready to return with his wife to Dili, the capital city of East Timor. Any possible help will be greatly appreciated so that the Orthodox faith can reach this new country…