A Joyful Celebration of the Unity of Orthodoxy in Rotterdam
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A Joyful Celebration of the Unity of Orthodoxy in Rotterdam

Sunday of Saint John Climacus – March 30, 2025 On Sunday, March 30, the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicolas in Rotterdam was filled with the spirit of unity and joy, as clergy and faithful from all canonical Orthodox Patriarchates in the Netherlands came together for the annual Inter-Orthodox Divine Liturgy. This cherished event, held every year on the 4th Sunday

Church Giveaway Raffle
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Church Giveaway Raffle

We are excited to host our Church Giveaway Raffle, where you can win a Brand-New 43-inch 4K TV, while supporting our parish’s needs and outreach programs!

Celebrating the Unity of Orthodoxy During the Great Lent
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Celebrating the Unity of Orthodoxy During the Great Lent

The Orthodox Archdiocese of Belgium, Exarchate of the Netherlands and Luxembourg, under the spiritual guidance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, invites all faithful to a Great Concelebration as we come together in unity during the sacred period of Great Lent. On Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we will gather at the Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Nicholas

Forgiveness Sunday
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Forgiveness Sunday

Now, forgiveness stands at the very center of Christian faith and of Christian life because Christianity itself is, above all, the religion of forgiveness. God forgives us, and His forgiveness is in Christ, His Son, whom He sends to us, so that by sharing in His humanity we may share in His love and be truly reconciled with God. Indeed,

CATECHETICAL HOMILY FOR THE OPENING OF HOLY AND GREAT LENT (2025)
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CATECHETICAL HOMILY FOR THE OPENING OF HOLY AND GREAT LENT (2025)

+ B A R T H O L O M E W BY GOD’S MERCY  ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE – NEW ROME AND ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH TO THE PLENITUDE OF THE CHURCH MAY THE GRACE AND PEACE  OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, TOGETHER WITH OUR PRAYER, BLESSING AND FORGIVENESS BE WITH ALL Most honorable brother Hierarchs and blessed children in

Review of "I Am in This Wheelchair Because God Loves Me: Divine Attention in the Book of Job and the Lives of Persons with Disabilities" by Janet McGrath Satterlee
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Review of “I Am in This Wheelchair Because God Loves Me: Divine Attention in the Book of Job and the Lives of Persons with Disabilities” by Janet McGrath Satterlee

Janet McGrath Satterlee’s article, “I Am in This Wheelchair Because God Loves Me: Divine Attention in the Book of Job and the Lives of Persons with Disabilities,” presents a profound and thought-provoking theological reflection on suffering, divine attention, and the lived experiences of people with disabilities. Through a careful exegesis of the Book of Job and personal narratives of individuals

How the Orthodox Church is Expanding in the Netherlands – Explained in Video
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How the Orthodox Church is Expanding in the Netherlands – Explained in Video

This article summarizes the insights presented in the YouTube video: “De Orthodoxe Kerk groeit: rituelen, rolpatronen en Jordan Peterson | De Ongelooflijke Podcast #231”. For a more detailed discussion, watch the full video. While many churches in the West face declining membership, the Orthodox Church is experiencing remarkable growth, attracting a diverse range of new adherents, particularly young people. This

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