October 29, 2014 Length: 41:25 For the next few podcasts, Fr. Tom will be looking at the important 19th century in Russian Orthodox history. He recommended several books but in particular these three.The Heart of Russia by Scott M. KenworthyThe Making of Holy Russia by Fr. John StricklandRussian Orthodoxy on the Eve of Revolution by [...]
October 23, 2014 Length: 40:31 Fr. Tom returns to the subject of his recent episode "God Is In Control. Yes or No?" He responds to the listener feedback and clarifies his thoughts on the subject.
October 16, 2014 Length: 35:44 Last time, Fr. Tom talked about the Ottoman Empire and its demise. Today he reflects on the impact of Turkish rule on Orthodox clergy and laity.
October 6, 2014 Length: 37:52 We hear the phrase "God is in control" and may even use it from time to time when trying to make sense of a difficult situation. Fr. Thomas Hopko evaluates that phrase and challenges us to rethink it.
Transcript We continue now our reflections on bishops and church structural organization in Orthodox Church history. I want to deal today with the 19th century, and particularly today with the Orthodox Churches in the Ottoman Empire, because this century witnessed the decomposition of the Ottoman Empire, and ultimately its total demise that would be coming [...]
2012-04-27 08:26:24 April 27, 2012 Orthodox Christian Synergy is a pan-Orthodox organization consisting of clergy and lay representatives of Chicago-area Orthodox Christian parishes who seek to project awareness of Orthodox Christianity to the public at large. Synergy works together with its parent organization, the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association of Greater Chicago, and with the blessings [...]
February 4, 2014 Length: 48:15 Dr. Constantinou addresses (among other things) one of the most famous verses from Ezekiel that is particularly popular among Orthodox Christians.
November 12, 2013 Length: 52:46 Dr. Constantinou continues her "Introduction to the Bible" with the first of a series of episodes on the Prophet Ezekiel. Play now
June 18, 2013 Length: 52:08 Dr. Constantinou discusses Jeremiah's proclamation of a New Covenant, as well as the slavery of the Old Law. Play now
May 27, 2013 Length: 50:40 Dr. Constantinou takes us through some of the many patristic statements about the prophet Jeremiah. Play now