Sermons
The latest Orthodox Missions related sermons.
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"The Paradox of the Cross"
September 30, 2015
In a sermon offered on March 14, 2004 Fr. Hector Firoglanis reflects on the Paradox of the Cross in relation to our Apostolic commission.
“Calling of the Twelve into a World Of Light and Darkness”
September 30, 2015
A sermon offered on June 25, 2006 by Father Hector Firoglanis on our calling to share the light of Christ with others.
Team Chicago Missions Banquet - Albania
September 30, 2015
In a sermon offered on March 29, 2001 Fr. Hector Firoglanis reflects on his missionary work in Albania, the missiological work of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania, the resurrection of the Church in Albania, and our vocation as Christians to "make disciples of all nations."
A Sermon on a Short-Term Missions Trip to Kenya
September 30, 2015
Father Hector Firoglanis reflects on a month-long, short-term mission trip to Kenya in the summer of 2002. He provides a powerful reflection on the current living conditions of the Kenyan people he spent time with, and offers reasons as to why an on-going mission in Kenya is needed. Father Firoglanis concludes noting that "missions, and especially short term missions, is not only about giving, but more so it’s about receiving…."
"Let Your Light Shine in the World"
September 30, 2015
A sermon offered by then Deacon, now Father, Hector Firoglanis on July 16, 2006 in Bethlehem, PA. Father Firoglanis prayerfully reminds us that "[we] are the light of the world..." And Christ's commandment, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
He elucidates how this "is the main purpose of our lives: to be transformed by the light of Christ, and to share that light with others in our homes, in our places of work, in America, Albania, and the rest of the world."
"As the Father Sent Me, So I Send You"
July 06, 2015
A sermon offered by Fr. Luke Veronis at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, Ma. on March 27, 2014.
"Go and Preach to all the World"
July 06, 2015
A sermon offered by Fr. Luke Veronis at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, Ma. on March 29, 2012.
"Learning from the Saints and from Albania"
July 06, 2015
A sermon offered by Fr. Luke Veronis at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, Ma. following the annual mission practicum to Albania. He reflects on this year's experience and The two week long trip takes students from Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology , St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary, and St. Tihkon's Orthodox Theological Seminary to Albania to learn about the history and on-going missionary work in Albania as well as the life and work of Archbishop Anastasios of Albania. The practicum offers a rich, condensed experience as it is part class, part spiritual pilgrimage, and part mission trip.
"Co-Workers of God and Fishers of Men"
July 06, 2015
A sermon offered by Fr. Luke Veronis at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on their annual "Mission Sunday" in 2015.
"Inspired by Project Mexico"
July 06, 2015
Fr. Luke Veronis offered this sermon at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, Ma. following a week-long-stint at Project Mexico. He speaks about the team's inspirational experience building eight homes for homeless and impoverished families in Mexico.