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What is the significance of the Holy Light? The Holy Light (το Άγιο Φως) refers to a miracle that happens every year at Pascha at the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The flame of the Holy Light lights up on its own, without a material flame source. There are references to the miracle of the Holy Light from the fourth century AD, and it has been documented consecutively every year since 1106 AD. Each year, the miracle has occurred at the same time (in relation to Pascha), in the same manner, at the same place, and to the [...]

St Sebastian of Jackson St Sebastian of Jackson is known for being the first American-born Serbian Orthodox priest, and a saint who worked tirelessly to unite the Orthodox people of America. Born on 21 June 1863 in San Francisco, St Sebastian was a part of a devout Serbian immigrant family. After the completion of high school, St Sebastian’s ministry work began. He was the reader and teacher in his local parish, and before making his journey to Russia he spent some time helping with parish ministerial work at Archangel Michael Cathedral in Sitka Alaska. In Russia, St Sebastian studied theology [...]

The Depth of Our Life in Christ Yesterday I was crucified with Him; today I am glorified with Him; yesterday I died with Him; today I am made alive with Him; yesterday I was buried with Him; today I rise with Him. Having prepared ourselves during Great Lent in accordance with our Orthodox Church’s prescribed custom of prayer, fasting, spiritual readings, partaking in the sacraments, and attending as many church services as possible, we arrived at Palm Sunday, being at the beginning of the Passion of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Hopefully we lived Holy Week with considerable contrition [...]