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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin December 1, 2006
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WEBSITE ON PATRIARCHAL RECEPTION OF POPE BENEDICT XVI: On November 29-30 His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew received Pope Benedict XVI at the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul. For information and news on this historic event, related multimedia, press information, and more visit the official Patriarchal website at
THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE CD-ROM: In light of the recent historic visit of Pope Benedict XVI of Rome with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, it is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Ecumenical Patriarchate! The Department of Religious Education offers an interactive, educational CD-ROM that takes the user on a journey of the liturgical, theological, and political role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate throughout the history of Christendom. It includes a virtual reality tour of the Patriarchate, Halki, Patriarchal treasures, a timeline of two millennia of Patriarchal history with animations and video clips. The CD-ROM contains over 50 articles on the Patriarchate and biographical information about every Patriarch. In honor of this historic visit, the Department of Religious Education is offering the CD-ROM at a 35% discount of $24.95! To order, please call 800-566-1088.
FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS, DECEMBER 6: The feast day of Saint Nicholas, the Wonderworker and Bishop of Myra, is December 6. For the background to the commemoration of this Saint, hymns, or to send an Iconogram for a name-day, visit
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/listen_learn_share/nicholas/learn/index.asp
THE CHILDRENâ??S BIBLE READER : This publication is coordinated by the Archdiocese, the Metropolis of Detroit, the American Bible Society and the Greek Bible Society. The Childrenâ??s Bible Reader is a new and breathtakingly beautiful arrangement of classic Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. Carefully translated from the Greek, the stories are enhanced by original art that mirrors ancient Byzantine iconography from the earliest centuries of Christianity. These traditional stories are retold in age-appropriate language while retaining the timeless lessons of the Bible. This volume is destined to become any childâ??s favorite Bible storybook! The Reader can be ordered through
http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.com
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for the week of 12/02/2006 will be "Journey to Orthodoxy" with Fr. John Fenton as our guest. Programs are subject to change; please visit our web site for more information on CRTL programs, featured segments, and to subscribe to our e-newsletter.
2007 STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS AVAILABLE: Resources for your parishâ??s 2007 Stewardship Campaign are now available online. The theme is â??The Miracle of the Loaves and the Fish.â?? Visit the site for forms, sermons, PowerPoint presentations, and much more.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/stewardship/campaigns.asp
RESERVE GREETINGS IN OBSERVER DECEMBER ISSUE: The December issue of the ORTHODOX OBSERVER will include a Christmas and New Yearâ??s greeting section. Include a personal message from you, your community or organization celebrating the occasion of our Lordâ??s Holy Birth and the beginning of a New Year. Your participation will assist the Archdiocese in covering the publication costs of the ORTHODOX OBSERVER. Contact Steve Hantzarides at 212-774-0230, shantzarides@goarch.org, for more information.
NEW CHILDRENS' BIBLE AVAILABLE FROM THE DEPT. OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: "The Bible for Young People" is now available for children, ages pre-K to 14! Translated from the original Greek by Fr. Spencer Kezios, this beautifully illustrated Bible contains stories for young readers from both the Old and the New Testament. The stories, theologically Orthodox, are written in a fascinating style that will keep the interest of the very young, to whom they can be read, or for those up to age 14. A great addition to any Orthodox parish or childrenâ??s home library! Hardcover, 162 pages, $17.50. Please call the Department of Religious Education at 800-566-1088 to place orders.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/departments/religioused/