In this week’s Orthodox Virtual Sunday School, Father Maggos explains why Jesus Christ taught using parables, or stories. Was it to be memorable or cryptic or did He have a more important reason? Plus, we take a look at the power of storytelling and how stories are passed down through...
It’s the day where we celebrate Ireland, shamrocks, and all things green but is St. Patrick’s Day an Orthodox holiday? Father Maggos takes a look at the story and legends of St. Patrick. Is he an Orthodox saint and did he really chase the snakes out of Ireland?
Following on from our “Who or What is God?” lesson, Father Maggos discusses one of the most confusing aspects of Christianity – the Holy Trinity. How are the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit one and the same? How can we consider ourselves a monotheistic faith with three persons as one...
Welcome to Orthodox Virtual Sunday School, hosted by Father Maggos. We kick off our lessons with some of the biggest questions of all: Who is God? What is God? Where is God and why can’t we see Him?
This week, we conclude the story of the Elijah with his spectacular departure as the “man who never died” and answer a long time debate – is John the Baptist the reincarnation of Elijah? (2 Kings)
UPDATE: due to rain, today’s event will take place in the Church Hall. Bring the family Sunday, October 29th for Trunk or Treat at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for fun, costumes, and candy! To participate, please decorate your trunk and bring candy to hand out (no candy with nuts please)....
Bring the family Sunday, October 29th for Trunk or Treat at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for fun, costumes, and candy! To participate, please decorate your trunk and bring candy to hand out (no candy with nuts please). Costumes encouraged (don’t forget a candy bag!). When: Sunday, October 29thTime: 4:00pm –...
In the second of our three-part series on the story of the Elijah, Father Maggos recounts Elijah’s epic challenge to the Priests of Baal and his return to Mount Sinai (where Moses received the Ten Commandments) to find God. (1 Kings)
Bring the family Sunday, October 29th for Trunk or Treat at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for fun, costumes, and candy! To participate, please decorate your trunk and bring candy to hand out (no candy with nuts please). Costumes encouraged (don’t forget a candy bag!). When: Sunday, October 29thTime: 4:00pm –...
Father Maggos begins a three-part series on the epic story of the Elijah – one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. We begin with Elijah’s warnings and escape from King Ahab and Jezebel as he is rescued by ravens and the Widow of Zarephath. While with the Widow,...