As A Lamb To The Slaughter by St. Nikolai Velimirovich Our father among the saints, Nikolai Velimirovich, was a gifted theologian combining a high level of erudition with the simplicity of a soul steeped in Christ-like love and humility, is often referred to as the “new Chrysostom” for his inspired preaching. As a spiritual father [...]
Word Magazine March 1995 THE LIFE OF THE THRICE BLESSED: BISHOP RAPHAEL HAWAWEENY WRITTEN BY FATHER ANDRE’ ISSA PART TWO Coming from Russia Raphael Hawaweeny found people of his own native land who offered him the reins of leadership, placing him at the forefront of their assembly and in their destiny. From the day he [...]
The Life Of The Thrice Blessed Archbishop Aftimios Ofiesh By Archpriest John Warren Morris On October 22, 1880, Badrah Ofiesh, the wife of Father Gabriel Ofiesh, the shepherd of the Orthodox flock in the village of Bikfaya, Lebanon, gave birth to her sixth child, the future Archbishop Aftimios Ofiesh. The couple, who would eventually have [...]
Magazine February 1988 Page 10-14 LEST WE FORGET THE ADMINSTRATIVE LEGACY OF ANTONY BASHIR (1936-1966) ORTHODOXY IS A freedom-loving, democratic faith . . . it is at its best in our free America. Our people are part and parcel of America, gladly giving their treasure and the blood of their sons to safeguard its free [...]
Word Magazine May, 2000 Page 5 - 7 THE LIFE OF OUR FATHER AMONG THE SAINTS RAPHAEL HAWAWEENY BISHOP OF BROOKLYN “GOOD SHEPHERD OF THE LOST SHEEP IN AMERICA” whose sanctity was officially proclaimed by the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America on Wednesday, March 29, 2000 BY BISHOP BASIL (ESSEY) In the [...]
Word Magazine June 1978 Page 13 Lest We Forget . . . A series of articles on personalities of the past who have profoundly influenced Orthodoxy in America. METROPOLITAN SAMUEL DAVID of Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Samuel was born as John David Husson, on August 26, 1893, to David and Gazaly Haddad of Aita, Lebanon. The [...]
Word Magazine Special Edition October 1987 Page 10-11 LIVING ICONS by The Rt. Rev. Ellis Khouri Protosyngelos For the past year the predominate theme throughout the Archdiocese has been dedicated to the Icon. During this period you have heard and read about the theology and history of the Icon. lt is not my purpose to [...]
Word Magazine May 1976 Page 12 - 14 Lest We Forget... A series of articles on personalities of the past who have profoundly influenced Orthodoxy in America. RAPHAEL Bishop of Brooklyn The morning of Saturday, March 12, 1904, brought an air of great joy and excitement to the scattered communities of Orthodox faithful throughout North [...]
Word Magazine May 2000 Page 3 – 4 HOLY SYNOD OF THE ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA PROCLAIMS GLORIFICATION OF BISHOP RAPHAEL OYSTERBAY COVE, NY [OCA}: At their Spring Session at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America here March 27-30, 2000, members of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America [...]
The Word Magazine December 1992 Page 5-6 EXCERPTS FROM THE EULOGY FOR ARCHBISHOP MICHAEL by Metropolitan PHILIP "CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD, TRAMPLING DOWN DEATH BY DEATH AND UPON THOSE IN THE TOMBS, BESTOWING LIFE." Your Graces, Beloved in Christ: We are gathered in this Cathedral this morning to pray for the repose of [...]