This is the Q&A portion of an Orthodox Conference on Ecumenism held at the University of Chicago in 2007. At the conference two "Old Calendarist" Christians (Fr Michael Hallford and Monk Maximos Maretta) took up the challenge of demonstrating that the New Calendarist, and Ecumenist Orthodox churches - even though they contain pseudo-traditionalist movements such as that of Elder Ephraim of Arizona - have officially accepted heretical teachings at the highest and most official levels. Bishop Maximos’ presentation can be seen as a separate program here: http://www.hotca.org/videos/116-the-problem-of-conservative-new-calendarism.
A Rejoinder to Fr. Basil Gregoriates and an Apology for Breaking Communion with Ecumenist Bishops
In every age the devil tempts the faithful by various means: persecutions, foreign invasions, the lure of worldly seduction. Among his most effective snares are heresy and schism which, by separating Christians from the Church, lead them away from Christ and into spiritual deception and apostasy. Read more...
St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church began as a mission parish in the year 2000, in a home chapel in Palm Coast, FL – a small town on Florida’s northeast coast located between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. After two years, it became necessary to have services in area community centers, rented for Sundays and other Holy Days. Read more...
2026 Youth Conference
Please join us for the 2026 youth conference in Upper Marlboro, MD! To learn more, visit the this page.
Q. I noticed that we call the angels Michael and Gabriel "Saint." I thought the title "Saint" was only given to humans who have proven themselves Godly. Do you mind clarifying this for me? Is there a deeper meaning to "Saint" that I am not aware of?
-S.L. Read more...