Orthodox Journey

As we approach the Nativity of Our Lord, we take a moment to observe, through the eyes of the Fathers of the Church, who lived the Birth of our Saviour. This is the second of two episodes in a video series produced by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society. The Greek Orthodox Christian Society is an Orthodox Missionary Centre operating under the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

As we approach the Nativity of Our Lord, we take a moment to observe, through the eyes of the Fathers of the Church, who witnessed the Birth of our Saviour. This is the first of two episodes in a video series produced by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society. The Greek Orthodox Christian Society is an Orthodox Missionary Centre operating under the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Greek Orthodox Christian Society Website: https://lychnos.org/ Orthodox Journey Website: https://www.orthodoxjourney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthodoxjour... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Link to Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won't be able to cover all of them, but we'll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In this episode, we explore the icon of Panagia Pantanassa. English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won't be able to cover all of them, but we'll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the icon of Panagia Axion Estin. Some photos sourced by Ascetic Experience: http://asceticexperience.com/ English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won't be able to cover all of them, but we'll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the icon of Panagia Blachernitissa. English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won't be able to cover all of them, but we'll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos and use the icon of the feast to exemplify the different aspects of the very special day in the Orthodox calendar. English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. The Icon of Panagia Hodegetria, also known as the Directress icon, is historically understood to be the first icon of the Church. It was painted, according to the sacred tradition of our Church, in Jerusalem by St Luke the Evangelist. According to the Synaxarion, the Holy Evangelist created the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos while she was still alive and she accepted it with great joy, and blessed it saying: "May the grace of He who was born from me be with this icon." To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won't be able to cover all of them, but we'll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the stories behind the miraculous icons of Panagia Paramythia and Panagia Portaitissa. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

On the Final episode of Ascending the Ladder, we have the blessing to hear from His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea, assistant Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and Archepiscopal Vicar of Western Australia. His Grace spoke about the final four steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this episode of Ascending the Ladder Dr John Psarommatis, President of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society, reflects on the lessons to be learned in Steps 24-26 of the Ladder. As we proceed towards Holy Week, the virtues of meekness, humility and discernment come to the fore. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this episode, Dr Anna Dimitriou discusses the steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent that examine the passions and virtues related to the will. Through controlling the will, we can bring ourselves closer to Christ.To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/Facebookhttps://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/Webhttps://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This episode of Ascending the Ladder features a conversation with Yiangos, a member of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society, on the symbolism of the Ladder and on Steps 14 to 17 of the Ladder of Divine Ascent. These steps deal with gluttony, purity, avarice and poverty. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

Fr George Liangas, Parish Priest at the Greek Orthodox Church of St Nectarios at Burwood, takes us through the steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent focusing on the passions which afflict the mind. By fighting these passions, we can seek to get closer to Christ and ascend the remaining steps of the Ladder. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This episode of Ascending the Ladder, presented by Mrs Helen Magdas of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Group, takes a closer look at the virtue of obedience - which is discussed in great depth in the Ladder of Divine Ascent.

In this episode Fr Dimitri Kokkinos, Parish Priest at St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church in Parramatta, discusses the first three steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent (renunciation, detachment and exile) and how we are called to renounce the world. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this first episode of Ascending the Ladder, a series on St John Climacus' Ladder of Divine Ascent, we look at the life of St John. We also examine the Ladder, its inspirations and its influence. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

A virtual seminar presented by Fr Dimitri Kokkinos, on the 23/10/21, on the topic of "Comfort One Another: Taking On The Suffering of Others and The Power of Prayer." To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

A virtual seminar presented by Bishop Siluan, on the 16/10/21, on the topic of the Inner Spiritual Life According to the Life and Teachings of St Nectarios. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

A virtual seminar presented by Fr Anastasios Bozikis, parish priest at St Nektarios Wollongong, on the 9/10/21, on the topic of the Kollyvades Fathers. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

On the 26th of September 2021, the Greek Orthodox Christian Society (Enosis) was blessed to have Geronda Eusebios, Abbot of Panagia Pantanassa Monastery speak on the topic of the cross bearing Christian. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

On the 18th of September 2021, the Greek Orthodox Christian Society (Enosis) was blessed to have His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyaeneon as a speaker for our 2021 Seminar Series. His Grace spoke on the “Obligations of the living towards the ones who have fallen asleep”. We thank His Grace for the great blessing and very edifying talk. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this tenth and final episode of The Neomartyrs, we examine how the New Martyrs have been remembered, revealed and rediscovered with the passing of time. We also reflect on the many miracles these Saints continue to work, how we commemorate the Neomartyrs in liturgical settings, and the continuing canonisation of Neomartyrs.To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/Facebookhttps://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/Webhttps://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

Part 9 of the Neomartyrs delves into the ways that the New Martyrs, through the saintly endings of their earthly lives and their ongoing presence through their relics, continue to adorn the Church. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In Part 8 of The Neomartyrs, we dive into a key part of the lives of many of the Neomartyrs - their trials. We follow the martyrs as they go before the Ottoman courts, and continue with them as they are imprisoned and resist pressures to deny their Orthodox faith.To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/Facebookhttps://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/Webhttps://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In Part 7 of The Neomartyrs, we seek to understand how the Neomartyrs came to suffer false accusations as part of their martyrdoms. We also explore their arrests and how their lives can teach us the true meaning of freedom. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

The Neomartyrs, as part of their repentance, often sought the assistance of Athonite monks and spiritual fathers. In this episode, we explore the role of monasticism and the Church in preparing the Neomartyrs for their contests. We also look at the role of the hierarchs in preserving the Church during the Ottoman Occupation, and remember the sacrifices that they made.To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below.Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/Facebookhttps://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/Webhttps://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this special episode of the Orthodox Journey, we bring you the entire Paraklesis in English. The Paraklesis was chanted by The Young Womens' Fellowship of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In Part 5 of the Neomartyrs, we delve into the question of who the Neomartyrs were and how they saw their place in the world. Through their faith, they transcended their circumstances and united themselves with Christ. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In Part 4 of The Neomartyrs, we draw attention to the lives of the Neomartyrs in Egypt, the Holy Land and the Middle East as well as the Balkans. In these different contexts, we can see how the Neomartyrs strengthened the Church and its people through their virtues and sacrifices. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In Part 3 of The Neomartyrs, we examine the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of an independent Greek state and how the Neomartyrs were impacted. In those difficult times, the bravery and courage of the Saints stood out and anchored them to their Orthodox faith. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In Part 2 of The Neomartyrs we explore why there were Neomartyrs in the Ottoman Empire, looking at the rise of Islam and the Ottoman Empire. We also examine the pressures faced by Christians in the Ottoman Empire to convert to Islam, and how the Neomartyrs faced those pressures Greek Orthodox Christian Society Website: https://lychnos.org/ Orthodox Journey Website: https://www.orthodoxjourney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/?hl=en Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/orthodox-journey/id1511296236

In Part 1 of a new miniseries on the Neomartyrs, we explore the importance of the Neomartyrs through the life of St Kosmas of Aetolia. We also reflect on the virtues they displayed throughout their lives and how it is possible to witness for Christ in the contemporary world.

Today, the Sunday after Pentecost, our Orthodox Church celebrates the Sunday of All Saints - both those who are known to us and those who are not. These Saints include martyrs, prophets, monks, bishops, lay-people, apostles, priests. In this podcast, we are joined by Mrs Anna Dimitriou of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Group to commemorate All Saints who have been perfected in piety and have glorified God by their holy lives.

Χριστος Ανεστη! Christ Is Risen! On this HOLY and GREAT Sunday of Pascha we celebrate the life bearing Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We read the Paschal Message of Archbishop Makarios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

On GREAT and HOLY SATURDAY the CHURCH contemplates the mystery of the Lord's descent into Hades, the place of the dead. Death, our ultimate enemy, is defeated from within. On this day, GREAT SATURDAY our focus is on the Tomb of Christ. This is no ordinary grave of corruption, decay and defeat. It is life-giving, a source of power, victory and liberation. On this day, GREAT SATURDAY is the day between Jesus' death and His resurrection. It is the day of watchful expectation, in which mourning is being transformed into joy.

On this day, Holy and Great Friday, we celebrate the awesome, holy, and saving Passion of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ—the spitting, the blows with the palm of the hand, the buffeting, the mockery, the reviling, the wearing of the purple robe, the reed, the sponge, the vinegar, the nailing, the lance, and above all, the Crucifixion and Death which He condescended to endure willingly for our sake's—and also the saving confession of the grateful thief upon the cross.

On this Great and Holy Thursday, we hear the Twelve Passion Gospels. We commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist – where Christ identified Himself with the bread and wine and said: “Take, eat; this is my Body. Drink of it all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant”. We are joined by Mrs Kathryn Stavropoulos who will reflect upon this and the Last Supper. We also remember the agony of the events leading to the Passion and the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. We commemorate the washing of the disciples' feet, and in through that, the revelation of Christ's profound humility and the manifestation of His perfect love. We remember Judas' betrayal of Christ with a kiss – the sign of friendship and love.

On Holy Wednesday, we commemorate the sinful woman who anointed the head of Jesus shortly before the passion. The Repentance of the sinful woman is juxtaposed with the tragic fall of the disciple Judas – not so that we may recount the betrayal of Judas in self-righteousness – but so that we too can recognise that these words apply not to others, but to ourselves – for how many times have we betrayed our Saviour and Crucified Him in our hearts? Mrs Helen Magdas joins us to reflect on the repentance of the sinful woman.

On Holy Tuesday, the Hymn of Saint Kassiani is chanted.

On Holy Monday we commemorate Joseph the All Good who stands as a prototype of Christ.

"Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!". Today, our Church celebrates Palm Sunday, the day that our Lord triumphantly entered Jerusalem. In this podcast, Fr George Liangas, Parish Priest at St Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, explains the importance of this feast and what it means to us.

On the Fifth Sunday of Great Lent, our Church commemorates St Mary of Egypt. St Mary is a true model of repentance - an example of the extreme actions that are sometimes necessary for us to flee from sin and embrace our calling as children of God. Her life teaches us to accept responsibility for our sins, and challenges us to take the appropriate action. In this podcast, we are introduced us to the life of this great saint, and guided in applying the lessons from her in our daily life.

On the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, our Church commemorates St John of the Ladder. St John is famous for writing "The Ladder of Divine Ascent", one of the most well-known spiritual texts in Orthodox Christianity. In this podcast, Fr Dimitri Kokkinos, Parish Priest at St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, provides a short commentary on this book together with moving extracts from various sections, including the parts on Renunciation (Step 1), Obedience (Step 4), Remembrance of Wrongs (Step 9) and Chastity (Step 15).