As we approach the Nativity of Our Lord, we take a moment to observe, through the eyes of the Fathers of the Church, who lived the Birth of our Saviour. This is the second of two episodes in a video series produced by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society. The Greek Orthodox Christian Society is an Orthodox Missionary Centre operating under the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

As we approach the Nativity of Our Lord, we take a moment to observe, through the eyes of the Fathers of the Church, who witnessed the Birth of our Saviour. This is the first of two episodes in a video series produced by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society. The Greek Orthodox Christian Society is an Orthodox Missionary Centre operating under the blessing of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. Greek Orthodox Christian Society Website: https://lychnos.org/ Orthodox Journey Website: https://www.orthodoxjourney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orthodoxjour... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Link to Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won’t be able to cover all of them, but we’ll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In this episode, we explore the icon of Panagia Pantanassa. English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won’t be able to cover all of them, but we’ll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the icon of Panagia Axion Estin. Some photos sourced by Ascetic Experience: http://asceticexperience.com/ English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won’t be able to cover all of them, but we’ll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the icon of Panagia Blachernitissa. English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won’t be able to cover all of them, but we’ll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos and use the icon of the feast to exemplify the different aspects of the very special day in the Orthodox calendar. English Paraklesis To The Theotokos Apple music https://music.apple.com/us/album/para... Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Eni... Youtube https://youtu.be/c3k0wTCHKCg To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. The Icon of Panagia Hodegetria, also known as the Directress icon, is historically understood to be the first icon of the Church. It was painted, according to the sacred tradition of our Church, in Jerusalem by St Luke the Evangelist. According to the Synaxarion, the Holy Evangelist created the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos while she was still alive and she accepted it with great joy, and blessed it saying: "May the grace of He who was born from me be with this icon." To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won’t be able to cover all of them, but we’ll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better-known icons. In the this episode, we explore the stories behind the miraculous icons of Panagia Paramythia and Panagia Portaitissa. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

On the Final episode of Ascending the Ladder, we have the blessing to hear from His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea, assistant Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and Archepiscopal Vicar of Western Australia. His Grace spoke about the final four steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjou... Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourne... Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this episode of Ascending the Ladder Dr John Psarommatis, President of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society, reflects on the lessons to be learned in Steps 24-26 of the Ladder. As we proceed towards Holy Week, the virtues of meekness, humility and discernment come to the fore. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this episode, Dr Anna Dimitriou discusses the steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent that examine the passions and virtues related to the will. Through controlling the will, we can bring ourselves closer to Christ. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This episode of Ascending the Ladder features a conversation with Yiangos, a member of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society, on the symbolism of the Ladder and on Steps 14 to 17 of the Ladder of Divine Ascent. These steps deal with gluttony, purity, avarice and poverty. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

Fr George Liangas, Parish Priest at the Greek Orthodox Church of St Nectarios at Burwood, takes us through the steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent focusing on the passions which afflict the mind. By fighting these passions, we can seek to get closer to Christ and ascend the remaining steps of the Ladder. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

This episode of Ascending the Ladder, presented by Mrs Helen Magdas of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Group, takes a closer look at the virtue of obedience - which is discussed in great depth in the Ladder of Divine Ascent. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this episode Fr Dimitri Kokkinos, Parish Priest at St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church in Parramatta, discusses the first three steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent (renunciation, detachment and exile) and how we are called to renounce the world. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

In this first episode of Ascending the Ladder, a series on St John Climacus' Ladder of Divine Ascent, we look at the life of St John. We also examine the Ladder, its inspirations and its influence. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

A virtual seminar presented by Fr Dimitri Kokkinos, on the 23/10/21, on the topic of "Comfort One Another: Taking On The Suffering of Others and The Power of Prayer." To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

A virtual seminar presented by Bishop Siluan, on the 16/10/21, on the topic of the Inner Spiritual Life According to the Life and Teachings of St Nectarios. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

A virtual seminar presented by Fr Anastasios Bozikis, parish priest at St Nektarios Wollongong, on the 9/10/21, on the topic of the Kollyvades Fathers. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/

On the 26th of September 2021, the Greek Orthodox Christian Society (Enosis) was blessed to have Geronda Eusebios, Abbot of Panagia Pantanassa Monastery speak on the topic of the cross bearing Christian. To find out more and see some of our other content, please visit our pages below. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxjourney_australia/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/orthodoxjourneyaustralia/ Web https://www.orthodoxjourney.com/