Father Maggos presents guidelines for Orthodox Wedding Music. Is music allowed in an Orthodox wedding? If yes, are there limitations? Would music be allowed for the bridal entrance and exit? Are live instruments allowed in the Church? Join us for Greek Orthodox 101 – our multi-part series exploring the secrets...
We have received many requests during this Lenten season on how to create an Orthodox Prayer Rope. Our parishioner, Dr. Christine Kerxhalli, has been kind enough to create an instructional video. Check it out!
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of RochesterLivestream Schedule for March 31st – April 6th 2025
In today’s episode of Orthodox Virtual Sunday School, Father Maggos retells Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13) from both a modern and Biblical perspective. What does Jesus want to prepare us for? What really marks the difference between the five wise and five foolish young ladies? Join us...
Greek Orthodox priest Father Maggos reacts to the popular Christian series THE CHOSEN, starring Jonathan Roumie as Jesus. Beginning with the first episode of Season One, “I Have Called You by Name,” Father examines how accurate the show is with Orthodox Christianity. What did they get right or very wrong?...
We continue our look at Orthodox weddings with one of the biggest questions in our modern era – do you have to get married in an Orthodox Church? Why not have your wedding in a beautiful forest or a sunset beach? Do weddings have to be open to the public?...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for March 3rd – March 9th 2025
In today’s episode of Orthodox Virtual Sunday School, Father Maggos recounts Jesus’ Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12–14; Luke 15:3–7) and the Parable of the Lost Coin (Luke 15:8–10). Does Jesus really want us abandon our entire flock or duties to find something that we lost? Does this mean...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for February 17th 2024 – February 23rd 2025
In the first of a multi-part series, Father Maggos explores Orthodox weddings and what makes the ceremony unique among the Christian denominations. We cover the institution of marriage, the indissolubility of marriage, the role of the priest, marriage and children, and interfaith vs inter-Christian marriage. Join us for Greek Orthodox...