A decade ago, they fled war in Iraq to find refuge in Syria. Now, as Syria's spreading civil conflict enters its third year, Iraqi refugee families that had settled in Syrian cities such as Aleppo and Damascus are forced to flee again. The number of Syrian refugees now living in Iraq has swelled to over 175,000 and continues to increase. Many end up in […]

Recent weather-related tragedies across the U.S. including floods triggered by tornadoes and violent storms in the Midwest, wildfires in California, and the onset of the Atlantic hurricane season are grave reminders of the threat of natural disasters and the need for disaster preparedness. International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), which has been del […]

Fr. Srdjan and Mr. Claypool, members of the IOCC Emergency Response Network, or Frontline, were dispatched together with IOCC US Country Representative, Dan Christopulos, to central Oklahoma on May 22 to ascertain how IOCC might most appropriately respond on behalf of Orthodox Christians to the needs of those affected by the recent tornado. The team met with […]

As survivors sift through the devastation left behind by tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma City and claimed the lives of 24 people, nine of them children, please join IOCC in praying for the families and lost loved ones. IOCC has been in contact with the Orthodox community in the Oklahoma City area as well as its ecumenical partners and is assessing the […]

The leader of one of the largest humanitarian efforts in Syria has been named 2013 Humanitarian of the Year by InterAction, an alliance of more than 180 U.S.-based international relief organizations. Samer Laham is a driving force inside Syria, providing vital humanitarian assistance to those in need without regard to religious, ethnic, or political affiliat […]

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Karen Christoff: Axios to Fr. Bill! Holy Trinity has a new priest.11(1 week ago) Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLoWRDZcff4 Genny George: this video is a keeper. Axios (1 week ago) 1 Helen Varlas Malandrakis: Have to repost! (1 week ago) Martha J. Payne: Axios, indeed! (1 week ago) Martha J. Payne: Thanks for posting, Karen! (1 week ago) […]

Karen Christoff: Brother Juniper’s Café at the Talbot Street Art Fair Saturday June 8th, 2013 “Hearty portions of simply prepared, good-tasting food” For 30 years the Brother Juniper’s restaurants fulfilled that motto and offered a warm setting for good fellowship and conversation, for celebrations and everyday business deals. Although the last one in Indian […]

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Karen Christoff: 7(1 month ago) Angie Antonopoulos: Did you make these at home or for the church? They are really nice and red. (2 weeks ago) Karen Christoff: They look like ours but its a picture that goes with the article I posted from Fr. Taso "Pascha vs Easter". Somehow they got separated. (2 weeks ago) Angie Antonopoulos: Oh, I see...I just wa […]