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14. The Story of the Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council: Part 1

Posted on May 19, 2017October 22, 2023 by Fr. Bill

Why have I titled this post “The Fathers” of the First Ecumenical Council? Because the Orthodox Church, in her personal approach to everything, titles her commemorations not after events but after the people in them. I like that. The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council dealt with many matters: the date of Pascha (why does this […]

13. The Story of Saint Constantine the Great

Posted on May 12, 2017October 22, 2023 by Fr. Bill

Let’s take another break from our travels and hear the story of events and people of the fourth century, mostly in Greek-speaking lands, which determined the future of Christianity and the world. All these are commemorations on the Orthodox calendar at this time of year, and all relate directly to the First Ecumenical Council. Today, […]