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October 19, 2010 By admin

Why Orthodox Christians Prefer the Septuagint: Part 1

by Metropolitan Ephraim of Boston Preface The purpose of these articles was to explain to our faithful, in a simple and easily-understood manner, some of the differences that exist between the Old Testament (Masoretic) text used by most of today’s Roman Catholics and Protestants and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Apologetics, Biblical Resources Tagged With: Bible, christ, Metropolitan Ephraim of Boston, Mom, Netherworld, Septuagint

October 18, 2010 By admin

Why Do We Need The Church?

This comes to us from "Life Transfigured"  A Journal of Orthodox Nuns. "When we stay within the embrace of our mother the Church, we can know that we are with our Lord." A frequent question we hear is "Why do we need the Church?" People want to know why they must go to a particular church, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sermon Resources Tagged With: Church, journal, Life, monastery, Mt. Athos, nuns, orthodox, St. Silouan, transfiguration, transfigured

October 12, 2010 By admin

Are You the Right Priest in the Wrong Place?

by Rick Warren The original title of this article was "Are You the Right Pastor in the Wrong Place," but since Orthodox pastors are also priests, and with apologies to Rick Warren, I thought I'd tweak it. Truthfully, this is a very important reality in pastoral work and often not appropriately … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sermon Resources Tagged With: Pastor, place, preacher, priest, Rick Warren, right, wrong

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All Saints of North America Orthodox Church (ASONA) in Sun City, Arizona is one of Arizona's Christian Churches for visitors, inquirers, catechumens, and lifelong Orthodox faithful. Rooted in the worship of Jesus Christ and the historic Christian faith, ASONA is known for faithful preaching, experienced clergy, and one of the most comprehensive parish catechism programs in the United States. Since 2018, the ASONA Catechism has been used by Orthodox clergy and parishes around the world, reflecting the parish's commitment to clear, systematic Orthodox instruction. ASONA's clergy are dedicated to teaching the Orthodox faith with clarity, wisdom, and pastoral care. Whether you are exploring Christianity for the first time, coming from a Protestant or Roman Catholic background, or returning to the Church after many years, you will find thoughtful guidance, biblical teaching, and a welcoming path into the life of the Orthodox Church. Just as important, ASONA is a vibrant parish family where singles, young adults, families with children, and retirees worship and grow together. Through reverent services, authentic Christian fellowship, and intentional lifelong discipleship, ASONA strives to help every person know Christ more deeply and faithfully live the Orthodox Christian life.