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...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for December 22nd – December 28th 2025
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for December 1st – December 7th 2025
In today’s Orthodox Virtual Sunday School, Father Maggos explores whether (American) Thanksgiving is recognized as a Christian holiday by the Orthodox Church. We take a look at Thanksgiving’s history and traditions, plus the Church’s stance on having a large family feast during the Nativity Fast and prayer suggestions. Join us...
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for November 17th – November 23rd 2025
In today’s Orthodoxy 101, Father Maggos discusses the significance of wedding rings within the Orthodox Church and how they play a part in the wedding ceremony. Are both wedding bands and engagements rings required? How is the ring exchange handled? Join us as we continue our exploration of the unique...