Source: Mystagogy The Martyrdom of the Saint in Rome Saint Valentine lived in Rome in the third century and was a priest who helped the martyrs during the persecution of Emperor Claudius II the Goth. The great virtue and catechetical activities of the Saint had become known. For this he was arrested and brought before […]
Archives for February 9, 2011
Six Million African Muslims Convert to Christianity Each Year
Please note: This topic came up at our bible study last night (February 9, 2011). I am posting it here for anyone interested. Fr. Hans Source: OrthodoxyToday.org Originally posted on the Al-Jazeerah website. Synopsis from The American Thinker by James M. Arlandson. This translation of a televised conversation reveals a rare glimpse into the outlook […]
Frederica interviews Fr. Hans Jacobse [AUDIO]
After my debate in Maryland a few months ago, I had breakfast with Presbytera Frederica Mathews-Green who interviewed me about the debate. Presbytera Frederica is an author and speaker in the larger Orthodox world. You can see her website here. From Ancient Faith: Frederica Mathewes-Green interviews Fr. Hans Jacobse about a formal debate he had […]
When Bishops Disappoint [AUDIO]
Throughout the history of the Church, there have been moments of scandal and disappointment with various hierarchs of the Church. How are we to respond as faithful Orthodox Christians? Fr. Tom shares his reflections. [audio:http://audio.ancientfaith.com/hopko/stt_2009-09-04.mp3] Podcast courtesy of Ancient Faith Radio.
Infertile Muslim Woman Gave Birth to Son after Prayer to St. Nicholas
Source: Interfax January 21, Interfax – A Muslim woman in Russian Republic of Bashkiria, who was unsuccessfully treated for infertility for 14 years, gave birth to a son after praying before the icon of St. Nicholas in an Orthodox church. “I’m a Muslim, but for some reason I believed that it (the icon – IF) […]