Greek Orthodox priest Father Maggos reacts to the popular Christian series THE CHOSEN, starring Jonathan Roumie as Jesus. This week, Father offers a thoughtful reaction and shares insights on Season 1, Episode 6, “Indescribable Compassion,” featuring the Healing of the Leper and the Healing of the Paralytic. Father examines how...
Welcome to another edition of Orthodox Virtual Sunday School! This week, Father Maggos explores the story of Jesus healing the ten lepers – what happens next is something we can all relate to! What does Jesus teach us about giving and receiving thanks? What happens if you don’t get acknowledged...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for February 23rd – March 1st 2026
In today’s Greek Orthodoxy 101, Father Maggos discusses the Mystery of Crowning within the Orthodox Church Wedding Ceremony. Why are the bride and groom flourished with ornate crowns? Are they king and queen for the day? What kind of crowns are used and why are they connected with a ribbon?...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for February 9th – 15th 2026
Greek Orthodox priest Father Maggos reacts to the popular Christian series THE CHOSEN, starring Jonathan Roumie as Jesus. This week, we take a look at the 5th episode of Season One, “The Wedding Gift” – featuring the Miraculous Wedding at Cana! Father examines how accurate the show is with Orthodox...
Welcome to this special edition of Orthodox Travels with the Tartan Priest! Today, we’re in Tarpon Springs, Florida for their Epiphany (Theophany) celebration – the biggest Orthodox event in the United States! We are joined by Fr. Athanasios Haros, an Orthodox priest serving at the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for January 5th – 11th 2026
Merry Christmas! In our final Orthodox Virtual Sunday School of 2025, Father Maggos answers the question, “Why doesn’t everyone celebrate Christmas?” What? No presents? No Santa? How can that be? What if your friends do not believe in Jesus? Does the Orthodox Church teach us to tell them that they’re...
Merry Christmas! Greek Orthodox priest Father Maggos reacts to the pilot episode of the popular Christian television series, “The Chosen.” Entitled “The Shepherd: A Story of the First Christmas,” the episode explores the nativity of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a lowly shepherd. Father examines how accurate the show...