Orthodox Biz News

Maryjean Zarick Wins Composer's Competition

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:04:39 +0100

Each year, the Seattle Chapter of the American Harp Society sponsors a composer's competition aimed at generating new intermediate level solos for the harp. This year's winner was Maryjean Zarick with her composition Syrian Chant. Maryjean's composition is loosely based on traditinal Eastern Orthodox Christian liturgical chant....

Announcing A New Resource for Orthodox Preachers!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:41:55 +0100

The Preachers Institute is an online Orthodox Christian homiletics resource for preachers, evangelists, and apologists interested in the art of preparing and preaching sermons in the classical Orthodox oratorical tradition. The Preachers Institute is a collaborative effort of Orthodox Christian clergy and laymen, of various juridictions, who have a powerful personal...

New Author is Made

Sat, 30 May 2009 10:13:34 +0100

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Book Signing, Springfield Virginia May 30

Thu, 28 May 2009 21:00:00 +0100

If you have some free time, please come to the book signing. If you can't make it, tell your friends. Author: Peter and Helen EvansTitle: Get Serious: Who Ever Said Christianity Was Nice?Event Date: Saturday, May 30thEvent Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Store Address:Borders ExpressSpringfield6725 Springfield MallSpringfield, VA 22150703.971.9443Sincerely,...

Suicide and Euthanasia - Book Excerpt

Sun, 24 May 2009 21:00:00 +0100

Suicide is the active hastening of the moment of death, to the point where one commits self-murder. There is usually very little confusion or doubt about whether one is dying. In the course of a terminal disease or advanced age, the Christian prepares for the moment that the Lord will...

We're all Private Ryan

Wed, 20 May 2009 21:00:00 +0100

This is an article we wrote a few years ago, but feel is just as valid now; especially for Memorial Day. Last night while flipping through the channels one last time before bed, we were shocked and amazed to see a young man urinating into a snow cone and...

Cloning and IVF - An Excerpt from the Book Get Serious

Mon, 18 May 2009 21:00:00 +0100

What is the Orthodox Church's stand on IVF and cloning? What should be done with so-called leftover embryos which are not implanted? What does a 2,000 year-old faith have to say to modern technology on the sanctity of human life?

What's the Purpose of the Universe

Mon, 18 May 2009 21:00:00 +0100

Many have pondered that perennial question: What is the purpose of the universe? and not found a satisfactory answer. Yet, in a recent interview with Michael Novak, he gives us a profoundly simple and understandable answer. It also answers our question of, What is America...

Animal Rights, Book Excerpt

Mon, 18 May 2009 21:00:00 +0100

Peter: That's the key to the whole dispute. They're basing their claims on the idea that we're all just animals. Brian: Of course we are animate beings, but we are not beasts - that's the key distinction. Generally, non-religious animal rights activists hold the position that we're just...

Give the Gift of Memories to a New Grad

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:39:15 +0100

We are approaching that time of year when the mail box will be full of announcements from the sons and daughters of friends, relatives and acquaintances announcing the upcoming graduation of a young adult from high school or college. Obviously a little green is always a welcome gift, as no fledgling...