Ancient Faith Ministries

Jul 23, 2014 • 10 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Chaplain Patrick Tutella, the executive director of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), about OCPM's 2009 Convocation (July 28-30), the purpose of which is to bring together the many Orthodox clergy and laity from throughout North America who are practicing prison ministry or who are interested in practicing prison ministry.

Jun 17, 2014 • 13 min

Listen to our interview with Dirk Lackovich-Van Gorp in Jerusalem with International Orthodox Christian Charities and learn about IOCC's work to bring much needed aid to the embattled region of Gaza. Call 1-877-803-4622 if you would like to help.

Jun 17, 2014 • 19 min

The traveling AFR microphone was in Minneapolis recently with Fr. Tom Soroka of The Path. He was a guest speaker at St Mary's Cathedral in Minneapolis and while there, interviewed three individuals about an active local prison ministry. The director's name is Paul Hatjistilianos, and the other two volunteers are Sandra Anderson and Rick Wagner.

Jun 17, 2014 • 13 min

At the close of the recent All-American Council of the OCA, John caught up with Fr. Steven Voytovich, Chairman of the Deptartment of Institutional Chaplaincy in the OCA as well as a couple of the Department chaplains. Learn about the growing ministry of Orthodox chaplains in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospices.

Jun 17, 2014 • 20 min

John's guest is Fr. Daniel Marshall talking about a new Orthodox book for children called St. Seraphim's Beatitudes available from St. Innocent Press.

Jun 17, 2014 • 12 min

Fr. Wilbur Ellsworth from Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox Church in Warrenville, IL.

Jun 17, 2014 • 29 min

An interview with Dr. Richard Toensing, composer of a new CD from Cappella Romana which includes 12 NEW Orthodox Christmas carols!

Jun 17, 2014 • 13 min

Learn about a new initiative from His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP to start two new women's monsteries in North America. We talk with Project Director Fr. John Anderson.

Jun 17, 2014 • 31 min

John interviews Dr. Chrissi Hart, author who wrote of the story of the miraculous events surrounding how the very first icon of the Mother of God, painted by the Evangelist Luke himself, moved from the emperor's palace in Constantinople to a new home on the island of Cyprus. A wonderful book for children published by Conciliar Press. And as a special treat, at the end of the interview, Chrissi reads her book for us! Make sure your children are listening every week to Readings from Under the Grapevine with Chrissi Hart.

Jun 17, 2014 • 5 min

International Orthodox Christian Charities has a long history of providing needed assistance in Jerusalem and the West Bank. IOCC correspondent Chrysanthe Loizos files this report produced by Ancient Faith Radio.

Jun 16, 2014 • 23 min

Enjoy a conversation between Matthew Gallatin of the Pilgrims from Paradise podcast and Fr. Tom Soroka of The Path as they discuss converts, cradles, monasteries, and living the life of a Christian.

Jun 16, 2014 • 9 min

Fr. Eric Tosi is the General Secretary for the Orthodox Church in America and he talks with us about the logistics of the upcoming All-American Council in Pittsburgh November 10-13. Please note, the main hotel is full but an overflow hotel is available if you plan on attending.

Jun 16, 2014 • 19 min

On November 10-13, the Orthodox Church in America will convene its 15th All-American Council in Pittsburgh. It is a significant event as a new Metropolitan will be elected. Ancient Faith Radio is honored to be the official media partner for the Council and will be there in November to make the sessions available for those who cannot come. We will also bring you the announcement of the new Metropolitan as well as an interview with him. In a series of interviews leading up to November 10, we will talk with various representatives of the OCA in anticipation of this historic event. In this first interview we talk with Fr. Andrew Jarmus, the Director of Ministries and Communications for the OCA and provide some basic information about the event including the process followed in electing a new Metropolitan.

Jun 16, 2014 • 16 min

Learn about a wonderful and free service for choir directors and choir members organized by Fr. Sergius - music director at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and Monastery. The web site is orthodoxtwopartmusic.org.

Jun 16, 2014 • 36 min

Listen to an interview with Bev Cooke about her new book from Conciliar Press: Royal Monastic: Princess Ileana of Romania. This is the true story of a princess who later became Mother Alexandra, the founder of the Holy Transfiguration monastery in Ellwood City, PA.

Jun 15, 2014 • 24 min

Hear the story of Fr. Samuel Haddad who grew up with Orthodox roots but turned a different direction only to come back to Orthodoxy later in life. It's a fascinating story!

Jun 15, 2014 • 7 min

In part two, Archbishop Job shares an archpastoral reflection on 9/11.

Jun 15, 2014 • 20 min

At a 9/11 memorial program on Thursday evening, September 11, 2008, OCF Executive Director Fr. Kevin Scherer shared these thoughts. The program was held at St. Luke the Evangelist Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL.

Jun 15, 2014 • 12 min

As the conflict between Russia and Georgia intensifies, IOCCis on the scene providing aid to the displaced and refugees. We interview Amal Morcos, Director of Communications at International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC).

Jun 15, 2014 • 4 min

Amal Morcos of International Orthodox Christian Charities reports on the work of IOCC in the troubled areas of Lebanon.