

With sadness we announce the death of Mary Spiropoulos, mother of Joan Simon and mother-in-law of John Simon. Mary went to be with her Savior yesterday afternoon (October 12).

The Apostle Luke was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was Governor of Achaia.
The Seventh Ecumenical Council took place in Nicea in 787 AD, and is also known as the Second Council of Nicaea. The last of the seven Ecumenical Councils dealt with the icons.

Classes will run for 9 weeks beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Sessions run for 1 hour plus one half hour discussion (or longer if students want to stay). Students should plan on at least an hour for the lecture. Attendance at discussion is optional.
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News from St. Peter the Apostle Mission in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Find out why from Fr. Barnabas Powell who says “A go-it-alone-Christianity always leads to a weak theology.”
The First Sunday of Luke Saint Luke, was of Greek origin born in the Hellenistic city of Antioch, and was extremely educated. His studies included Greek philosophy, medicine, and art
Parishioners of St. Peter’s participated in “Hunger to Hope” last Saturday to help the homeless in South West Florida. The event was held in Centennial Park in Fort Myers and

The holy Martyr Eustathius before his baptism was an illustrious Roman general named Placidas in the days of the Emperor Trajan.

What can America learn from the Orthodox faith? The most important thing would be the seriousness of Christian faith, or even better the seriousness of life.