A series of talks on the Book of Revelation given by Father Thomas Hopko at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in February 2000

The Book of Revelation | Father Thomas Hopko

A series of three talks by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, October 2001.

The Jesus Prayer: Exploring the Inner Kingdom | Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware)

A Catholic and Orthodox Christian ecumenical conference

Speakers: Fr. Thomas Fitzgerald, Fr. Ronald Roberson.
With Metropolitan Gerasimos, Bishop Tod Brown, Bishop Nicholas Samra

February 5, 2011 at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church

Light of Christian East Conference: Steps to Common Witness; Steps to Unity

A talk on the Book of Revelation by Father Theodore Stylianopoulos on February 2-3, 2000 at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church

The Book of Revelation | Father Theodore Stylianopoulos | Feb 2-3, 2000

Lectures given by Father Thomas Hopko at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church, October 6-8, 2006

If We Have Died with Him, We Shall Also Live with Him | 2 TIMOTHY 2:11

A Retreat with Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware)
February 29 – March 1, 2008
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church

The Sacramental Life: Drawing Closer to the Savior | Bishop Ware

2022 Sermons

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2023 Parish Feast Day Retreat with Father Barnabas Powell

The feast of Epiphany is also known as “the Feast of Illumination because this event marks the moment when the Light of the World, Jesus Christ, revealed Himself to humankind and began the work of dispelling the darkness of sin and death. Baptism and chrismation are often called the by name ‘illumination’ for these sacraments represent the moment when the Light of Christ comes to dwell in us and enlighten us,” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on the Sunday before Epiphany.

On Epiphany or the Feast of Illumination | Homily on Jan 2, 2022

(1) Be grateful. (Colossians 3:15)
(2) Speak evil of no one,
(3) Avoid quarreling,
(4) Be gentle and show courtesy to everyone. (Titus 3:2)
(5) Do not claim to be wiser than you are. (Romans 12:16)
(6) Avoid stupid controversies. (Titus 3:9)
(7) Do not let the sun go down on your anger. (Ephesians 4:26)
(8) Forgive others as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13)
(9) If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18)
(10) Make love your aim. (1 Corinthians 14:1)

Ten New Year's Resolutions From St. Paul The Apostle

"Every time you walk down the center aisle of this Church to receive Communion, you are committing yourself to Christ. As you approach one of us – Father Degaitas, Deacon Dan or myself – to receive communion, here’s what you are saying to the Lord Jesus: 'Yes, Lord, I want You – I need You – I love You – I’m so grateful to You for healing me, forgiving me, loving me – Thank You! It’s all so unbelievable! I can’t stop saying: Thank You! I offer myself to You – I give myself to You – I want to serve You – I want to be Your servant – I want to be Your slave so that I can finally know what it means to be truly free, to live in the 'glorious freedom of the children of God' that St. Paul writes about. I want to do Your will in my life. I want to completely identify my life with Your life. I want to live for You, with You and in You.' Orthodox Christians should never approach the Chalice without having at least some of these thoughts in mind." Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on Sunday, Jan 16, 2022.

Communion As Commitment To Christ  | Homily On Jan 16, 2022

In exploring what the fear of God means, Father Steve quotes Metropolitan Anthony Bloom, "The fear of God is a condition of absolute awe, astonishment, and adoration which must overwhelm any person aware that he stands in the Presence of God. The fear of God is an empowering fear. It gives the strength to swin against the tides of hatred, enmity, propaganda, and socially organized  murder. Only the fear of God opens the gateway of love, that is to be willing to lay down one's own life for that of another."

With The Fear Of God | Homily On Jan 23, 2022

“Faith is to open the door of our hearts where Christ always stands knocking. Faith is a relationship with Christ, in which we live with Christ, for Christ and in Christ. Faith is to see Christ, the Light of the world, and to allow that bright, burning Light, to permeate us and light up our entire life from within, just as the Lord Jesus did with the Apostle Paul on the road to Damascus,” Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on Sunday, January 30, 2022.

What Is Faith | Homily On Jan 30, 2022

Abbess Aemiliane is currently the abbess of the Sacred Monastery of St. Nina in Union Bridge, Maryland.  She visited Saint Paul's Greek Church during Lent 2022 and spoke to our parishioners about monasticism.

On Monasticism | Abbess Aemiliane Of St. Nina's Monastery

“We celebrate St. Basil because of his love of the poor; his love for those who were starving; his love for those who were sick and suffering; his love for everyone in need,” Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on January 1, 2023.

The Love And Hospitality Of St. Basil | Homily On January 1, 2023

“Because you’ve been baptized [in Christ], money doesn’t matter. Status doesn’t matter. Race doesn’t matter. Nothing in this world matters except your baptism in Christ, your belonging to Jesus Christ. That’s the key to everything you need to understand about yourself. That is the source of your identity. It is who you are, above being American, above being Greek, above being Russian, above being Ukrainian, above being Romanian, above anything in this world….You belong to Jesus Christ,” Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Belonging To Jesus Christ | Homily On January 15, 2023

“In his letter to Timothy, Saint Paul writes that Timothy will have to preach at a time when people are lovers of self, lovers of money, arrogant, swollen with conceit, slanderers, haters of whatever is good, ungrateful, unholy, loving their own pleasure more than loving God (2 Timothy: 2-3)... Sounds a lot like our world, doesn’t it? But this is precisely why Christians are called to be different. Christians are called to be humble, not arrogant, not haters of whatever is good, but lovers of whatever is good and right and true. We are called to be grateful not ungrateful. We are called to be holy not unholy. Christians, Saint Paul says in his Second Letter to Timothy, are to be rich in good works, generous, and always willing to share.” Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

St. Timothy, The Apostle: The Man Who Honors God | Homily On January 22, 2023

"Most books inform. Some books reform. But only the Bible transforms someone," Father Steven Tschlis, homily on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Swimming In Scripture | February 5, 2023

“It is never too late to return to God. It is never too late to return to our Father’s house. There is no sin that is so great. None of us is so bad that any of us needs to be homeless and starving forever, like aimless wanderers in a cruel and loveless world. Whenever we come to ourselves. Whenever we wake up. Whenever we figure out who we really are as human beings. Whenever we finally remember that without God in our lives, we can only aim at those things that are self-destructive. Whenever we take that initial step in faith, our God — our God, who is a loving Father, will always welcome us with an embrace, with love, with mercy, with compassion.” Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on Sunday of the Prodigal Son, February 12, 2023.

On the Parable of the Prodigal Son | February 12, 2023

“Today as we honor the unsung heroes, the unknown saints of our church, may we remember and emulate their love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on the Sunday of All Saints.

Honoring Unknown Christian Saints & Soldiers | Homily on June 11, 2023

“Great faith will bring a plentiful harvest of true Christian living. In the case of the centurion, we see the harvest of great faith...His life still stands as one example for us to emulate. Let us allow these three virtues — compassion, faith, humility — to shine within us all the days of our lives,” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

The Faithful Centurion | Homily on July 2, 2023

“Jesus alone can break the invisible chains with which we bind ourselves…It’s easy to condemn those who are possessed by their passions.  What about us? What is our proximity to God? Do we listen carefully to the Gospel reading? Do we let God speak to our innermost heart?” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Unchained: On Jesus & The Demoniacs | Homily On July 9, 2023

“It is the presence of Christ in us that generates light, illuminating the world with the Son of Righteousness for everyone to see. We must constantly seek our Lord’s presence in prayer and with frequent participation in the sacramental life of our church. Only in this way, will we truly reflect Christ, the Light of Righteousness through our good example, through our loving demeanor and presence, and through our good works,” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 16, 2023

You Are the Light of the Lord | Homily on July 16, 2023

“Jesus is to us what bread is to the body. Just as the body cannot live without food, we cannot truly live without Christ. Just as the food we eat becomes part of us, Christ must become part of us — part of everything making up our lives and actions.” Father Theofanis Degaitas, homily on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Miraculously Fed by Christ | July 30, 2023

“The light of Christ always brings life, always brings joy, always brings fulfillment, always bring meaning…” Father Steven Tsichlis, homily on Sunday of the Transfiguration.

Transfigured By Christ | Homily On August 6, 2023

Father Steve explains why Orthodox Christians call priests father when Matthew 23:9 says call no man father.

Why Do We Call Priests, 'Father' | Homily On August 13, 2023

2023 Retreat with Father Barnabas Powell of Faith Encouraged.

Recorded at Saint Paul's Greek Orthodox Church on October 28, 2023.

Be Watchful Be Sober

Be Watchful: The Attentive Life

Be Sober: The Spiritually Sober Life

Great Vespers Homily by Father Barnabas Powell recorded at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church on October 28, 2023

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