Ancient Faith Ministries

Sep 29, 2020 • 4h 36m

Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion on the Book of Revelation, centering on the Lamb and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. She concludes her explanation of the four creatures by the throne of God and explains how they were interpreted as the four Evangelists in the patristic tradition. Then she continues her study of the Throne Room scene, where we will see the appearance of the Lamb who will open the scroll which is sealed with seven seals. The opening of each of the first four seals brings on the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Sep 28, 2020 • 1h 23m

From "Select Sermons", by Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow, published in 1873 by Joseph Masters, London, and available in digital format for free through Google Books.

Sep 23, 2020 • 22 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 57m

From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

Sep 22, 2020 • 32 min

Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Ioana Popa and Sebastien Falardeau on navigating through the many facets of grief, especially during this time of the pandemic.

Sep 22, 2020 • 6h 52m

Dr. Constantinou continues her study of Revelation with Chapter 4, John's visit to heaven, known as the "Throne Room" scene. There we see angels, elders, thrones, a rainbow, a sea of glass, and the lamb. What is the meaning of the imagery and the numbers? Who is on the throne? Why are the four creatures by the throne identified with the evangelists? She also addresses an important theological question: When Christ said that only the Father knows the time of His return, does this mean that the Lord is ignorant of the time of the end?

Sep 16, 2020 • 35 min

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

Sep 15, 2020 • 6h 41m

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of Revelation. She discusses the opening vision and the letters to the seven churches, chapters 2 and 3. What do we learn about the context of Revelation from the vision of John described in Chapter 1? Why is the Holy Spirit described as the "seven spirits" before the throne of God? What was happening during the sixth and seventh centuries that led to the first Greek commentaries on the Apocalypse?

Sep 8, 2020 • 6h 25m

Dr. Constantinou continues her exploration of the Book of Revelation. How does the Orthodox Church interpret it? The Apocalypse was accepted by the entire Church, then rejected in the East and ultimately accepted again. Why? Who was Andrew of Caesarea, and what impact did he have on the Orthodox acceptance and interpretation of the Apocalypse?

Sep 6, 2020 • 2h 2m

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick hosts a moving interview with Deacon Gabriel Abdel Nour of St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Beirut (Achrafieh), Lebanon, sounding notes of both sorrow and hope in the midst of destruction from the recent explosions, economic desperation and pandemic.

Sep 3, 2020 • 7h 12m

Learn how to inspire the youth and emerging adults in your communities and families to find great meaning and purpose in serving others through their churches from inspirational millennials doing just that. Hear from the amazing Alyssa and Niko Kyritsis who are each doing great things to help bring people closer to Christ and each other.

Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 53m

From the "Torzehstvonik", a collection of patristic feast-day homilies, and a forthcoming publication of the Church of the Nativity in Erie, PA.

Sep 1, 2020 • 6h 28m

Dr. Constantinou begins her introduction to the Book of Revelation. The book seems to raise as many questions as it answers. Among those she explores are, “Why is it so strange?” “Who was the author?” “When did he write this book?” “What are other theories about authorship and the dating of this book?” not to mention “How do we interpret its symbols?”

Aug 31, 2020 • 7h 37m

Join Bill Marianes as he talks again with Wall Street Journal Business bestselling author Jim Huling, one of the co-authors of The 4 Disciplines of Execution. They discuss how each of us can find answers to the questions, “Why are you here on this Earth?” and “What is the Purpose of Your Life?” and explore several specific successful models to discover your specific calling, purpose, and WHY in order to answer those questions.

Aug 25, 2020 • 4h 44m

One of the smallest books of the Bible is the epistle of Jude, the brother of James. Although it is short, it contains an unusual element: a reference to a story from the pseudepigrapha, Jewish non-canonical writings. Just as there were Christian writings that were never accepted as Scripture, apocrypha, the Jews also had books which were popular but were never accepted as Scripture. Some people call them the "other" writings or the "lost books" of the Bible.

Aug 21, 2020 • 31 min

Bobby Maddex interviews Fr. Samuel Seamans, the founder of the Orthodox Christian Anxiety and Depression Support Group.

Aug 21, 2020 • 2h 49m

Aug 20, 2020 • 11 min

Fr Alex Goussetis offers a reflection on the medical and theological effects of loneliness, and by contrast, the benefits of community life.

Aug 18, 2020 • 6h 32m

Dr. Constantinou discusses the Epistles of John. These Epistles are the only place in the New Testament where the word "antichrist" appears. What prompted John to talk about the antichrist? What was the situation in the Church at that time? The first epistle of John also contains some of the most memorable and beautiful verses in the Bible, which have inspired beautiful patristic statements.

Aug 14, 2020 • 4h 28m

Join Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Archbishop Elpidophoros, Orthodox Church in America Chancellor Very Reverend Dr. Alexander Rentel, Antiochian Orthodox Church Archdiocese Chancellor Very Reverend Thomas Zain, and Bill Marianes for a very special HAGIA SOPHIA Stewardship Calling Ancient Faith Radio program. The discussion centers on the decision in Turkey to turn the historic cathedral into a mosque. For many more resources on this subject including specific things YOU can do visit the Stewardship Calling website.