Let’s Get Real About Priestly Indiscretion

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by Fr. Aris Metrakos This article contains excellent advice for anyone contemplating the priesthood or discerning a vocation in the Orthodox Church (or any 'church' for that matter). Fr. Aris nails it. Aren't we disgusted with the shocking number of high-profile cases of priests engaged in pedophilia, homosexual activity, and adultery? Some excuse this behavior with the platitudes "a sin is a ... More...

Seminarians: Act Now On Opportunities For You

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Orthodox seminarians - don't delay. There are several opportunities for you which you will not want to miss. Sermon of the Month - students enrolled in an Orthodox seminary in North America are all eligible, and encouraged, to enter. Mark your career early as an effectual preacher of the Gospel. Your sermons will be evaluated by preachers, priests and professors, and you may find yourself the ... More...

Sermon of the Month begins Nov. 2010

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Submissions are now being accepted for November's Sermon of the Month. Here at the Preachers Institute, we are committed to expanding the opportunities for you, the Orthodox Christian preacher, to expand your repertoire, advance your homiletics education, and hone your preaching skills. Therefore, in line with those goals, beginning the month of November, the Preachers Institute will be ... More...