Oldest Orthodox Church in North Africa – St. George, Tripoli, 1647 – Ransacked
Orthodox Christian churches are under attack yet again throughout the world. Please do remember our brothers and sisters in Libya, who are in a particularly precarious position currently. The historic church of St. George located in Libya, in Tripoli, dating back to 1647 was ransacked. The church is the oldest Orthodox church in North Africa. The president of the Greek community, Dimitris Anastassiou transferred the news to the Metropolitan of Tripoli Mr. Theophylaktos, who has been in Greece since late June. “I am [Read more...]
YOTA! T-shirts coming soon!
Youth of the Apocalypse! We are preparing to make our order for youth group t-shirts as we discussed a few weeks ago. The final design you can see on the left. The quote from St. Isaac the Syrian will be on the back (see below). These will identify us as a group, and remind us (and the world!) that the world has no answers for Christians. More information will be available shortly. Ask Fr. John if you have questions!
No Military Dispensation Necessary
by Fr. Jerome Cwiklinski During my time in Alaska (some of you may remember I attended seminary there), Fr. Jerome became one of my good friends. He continues to serve the men and women in our armed forces with distinction and honor. Fr. Jerome has now attained the rank of Captain in the U.S. Navy. He is an excellent priest, and a wise and generous pastor. This article was taken from the St. George Orthodox Military Association Blog. Since 11 September 2001, hosts [Read more...]
It’s Hot Out There
It’s not really news, especially in Arizona, that the summer is hot. Even at the mile high elevation in Prescott. At St. George, we want you to feel as safe and comfortable as possible. With that in mind, please dress modestly but appropriately for the weather!
In The Spirit of St. George: The Vocation of the Christian Warrior
The vocation of the Christian warrior is a dangerous and demanding one requiring as it does that the solider stand physically between the aggressor and his intended target and that he respond with force—even deadly force if needed—and yet do so without malice. This requires to be sure not only intense self-discipline and physical courage equal to any monastic asceticism, it also demands that the warrior bear the physical, psychological and spiritual scars of his service. This burden is made all the more difficult I think when military personnel (to say nothing of law enforcement professionals) are greeted with a lack of appreciation for the positive good of their service to say nothing of open hostility and moral censure what their service.
A Vision of the Great Martyr George in Glory
by Theodotus, Bishop of Ancyra in Galatia (d. 430) It came to pass in the time of the God-loving Emperor Theodosius of glorious memory that on the first day of his reign he saw a marvellous thing, he saw Saint George come from heaven with great glory and the archangel [Michael] with him, and he seated the God-loving Emperor Theodosius upon the throne of the Romans, and his faith within him was strong in Saint George all the time [of his rule]. And [Read more...]
St. George: Saint for the Desperate
In the Middle East, St George is regarded as a saint of asylum, a protector of the desperate. Nesrine Malik Guardian.co.uk Friday 23 April 2010 The question: What do we want from St George? Not only was St George not of white English, or even European, extraction, he is also claimed by more than one religion. There is a multifaith shrine in Beit Jala, Palestine, that is home to one saint, holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims. In this tomb allegedly lies St [Read more...]
Miracles of St. George…to Muslims!
This great little article shows that the saints love everyone, and help all. Even among Muslims, who don’t even have saints, the knowledge that the Christian saint, the Greatmartyr George of Lydda, helps those who ask him, brings thousands to ask his aid and intercession. And he responds swiftly to help them. How much more will he aid and protect those fellow disciples of Jesus Christ who call upon him in faith, asking for his powerful intercession before God, and granting the gifts [Read more...]
