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( Antiochian ) - This year, the fifth annual Orthodox Christian Attorney Network (OCAN) conference is a three-hour, virtual and free event. Even non-attorneys can register for the conference on Saturday, November 6 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Conference co-chair Matthew Namee writes: "Two exceptional speakers will share their insights on our roles as Orthodox Christian attorneys in today's society." Judge Gregory Katsas of the Washington, D.C. Circuit will talk about religious freedom, and offer a presentation on the Assembly of Bishops Committee for Legal Matters. Alida Kass, Vice President and Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Federalist Society, follows him. For questions, contact the 2021 conference co-chairs: Matthew Namee at mfnamee@gmail.com or Joan Berg at joan.berg@sfbbg.com. 

 This video is part of a series available here . The below is on the topic "Church as Being: Church as Being: St. Gregory of Narek’s Vision of the Church."

Solid, worthwhile education: check. Reasonably priced: check. Accredited: check. Takes place in the Lone Star State: check. What more do you need? ( SCC ) - The Bachelor of Arts in Orthodox Christian Studies apprentices students in Orthodox Classics of Theology, Philosophy, and Literature, as well as the Liturgical Languages and Arts of the Orthodox Church. Through rigorous discussion and individualized tutorials, the student who majors in Orthodox Christian Studies is prepared to pursue careers in Christian ministry and Christian education, as well as further graduate studies at an Orthodox Seminary. At a Glance 36 units of Great Texts discussions and tutorials, focusing on the Philosophical, Literary, and Theological roots of Orthodox Christianity.  Up to 9 units of Special Topics in Orthodox Christianity, including Patristics and Russian Literature. 6 units of Liturgical Languages: students choose from Arabic, Greek, and Russian. 6 units of Liturgical Arts: students choose from ...

( AFM ) - Introducing an upcoming new book release by Ancient Faith Publications, set for availability in November 2021. Syria Crucified: Stories of Modern Martyrdom in an Ancient Christian Land is written by Orthodox Christian authors Zachary Wingerd and Brad Hoff, and importantly is the first ever book to detail the plight of Syria’s Christians during the past ten years of tragic war. The urgency of their continued suffering even as the war has largely fallen out of media headlines and global consciousness drives the vision and message of this book.  Syria Crucified is an engaging compilation of personal stories representing Orthodox Christian experiences, including eyewitness accounts of martyrdom, deepening prayer and closeness to Christ amid hardships, as well as lives of Syrians who are modern “living confessors” of the faith through their sufferings and patient endurance.  The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3: “They Invaded as Wolves but Left as Little Lambs”...

( OMHKSEA ) - On July 21, 2021, the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, which was presided over by His All-Holiness, discussed and commended the self-sacrificing and vital dedication of those that serve in the area of Medicine and Health, especially during the present Pandemic. Because of this, the Holy Synod decided to institute the “Feast of the Synaxis of the Holy Physicians”. The Feast will be celebrated every year on the Sunday that is nearest to that of the Feast of the Synaxis of the Holy Unmercenaries (October 17th) and that of St. Luke the Apostle, Evangelist and Doctor (October 18th). On the “Feast of the Synaxis of the Holy Doctors”, the Church will honor the contribution made by Medical Science and those that have dedicated their lives to the health and healing of mankind. Patriarchal Encyclical For The Feast of The Holy Physicians From ancient Christianity to modern times, doctors, nurses, and specialist healers, as well as other simple and conscientious ...

( OCA ) - Bringing to a close an initial round of prayerful consideration, which began shortly after the repose of the ever-memorable Archbishop Nikon in 2019, the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese has inaugurated a new period of reflection and recruitment in its search for a bishop. Proposed and endorsed by popular acclamation at the September annual assembly of the archdiocese, this renewed process invites all potential candidates to submit their names for consideration. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Archdiocesan Chancery for more information. Due by November 12, submissions will be reviewed and thereafter submitted to the Holy Synod.  The faithful of the Albanian Archdiocese request the prayers of all their brothers and sisters in Christ, that His will may be done, and they kindly ask also that others aid them in this renewed endeavor, sharing this appeal broadly with any who may be interested and capable to serve

Father John Whiteford and Craig Truglia discuss the high profile apostasy of former Orthodox priest, Joshua Schooping, to Protestantism and critique his reasons for doing so.

I have no idea what people confessed before the advent of the Internet, but if you're a priest in the modern age you know with some certainty what you are going to hear about with regularity. Please note that this video is not G-rated and is tinged with some modern permissiveness; you can skip the last 90 seconds and avoid most of it.