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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-bulletin December 23, 2008

This is the weekly edition of the GOA E-Bulletin. For more information
just click on the links below to go to the topics of interest to you.

The next E-bulletin will be issued on January 8, 2010.  Have a blessed
Nativity and a happy and healthy New Year.

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FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD: The Feast of the Nativity of our
Lord, commemorated on December 25, is one of the most joyful days of
the Orthodox Church. It ranks next to the greatest feast, Holy Pascha.
The Feast of the Nativity is also known as the "Incarnation of
Christ."  For the biblical story, the icon, hymns, to send an
iconogram, and more visit

www.goarch.org/special/listen_learn_share/nativity/index_html

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE FOR THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY:  His Eminence
Archbishop Demetrios of America offers a beautiful and inspiring
message on the Feast of the Nativity.  Listen to the message online or
read the text of the Nativity Encyclical at

www.goarch.org/news/archbishopschristmas09ecnyclical-en

Video Christmas message:

www.goarch.org/archbishop/demetrios/messages/2009/nativity2009/nativity-en

The Nativity message of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew is available at:

www.goarch.org/archbishop/demetrios/encyclicals

DECEMBER ISSUE OF THE ORTHODOX OBSERVER:  The December 2009 issue of
the Orthodox Observer is available online.  Read the latest news,
learn about new ministry opportunities and resources, and connect with
parishes and faithful around the globe.  Also, read inspiring messages
and greetings during this special season of the year at

> www.goarch.org/news/observer

FEAST OF EPIPHANY: The Feast of the Holy Theophany (Epiphany) of our
Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated each year on January 6.
The Feast commemorates the Baptism of Christ and the divine revelation
of the Holy Trinity. At the Baptism of Christ, all three Persons of
the Holy Trinity?Father, Son, and Holy Spirrit?were made manifest.
Thus, the name of the Feast is Epiphany, meaaning manifestation, or
Theophany, meaning manifestation of God.  For the biblical story of
this Feast, a description of the icon, hymns, readings, and more visit

www.goarch.org/special/listen_learn_share/epiphany/index_html

For the GOTelecom production â??Epiphany: Festival of Lightsâ??  and
other multimedia resources visit

www.goarch.org/multimedia/video/epiphany/qt-epiphany-full

ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW APPEARS ON 60 MINUTES SEGMENT ON
ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY: His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch
Bartholomew was featured on the CBS News program 60 Minutes reported
by Bob Simon, which aired on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 7 p.m. EST.
The segment focused on the Orthodox Church and its development from
its earliest years to modern times in what is now the Republic of
Turkey, with special attention given to the status and religious
freedom of the Patriarchate.

Watch the interview online at www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6001717n

More information about His All Holiness's work for religious freedom,
human rights, environmental conservation, and the Ecumenical
Patriarchate, as well as texts of his addresses may be found at:
www.patriarchate.org

CALL TO ACTION ON FREEDOM OF PATRIARCHATE:  A call to action has been
issued by a member of the Faith Endowment related to the rights and
freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.  Read the letter and sign the
petition to show your support for the recognition, safety, and
protection of His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the
Patriarchate, the Seminary of Halki, and the ethnic minority of Greek
Christians living in Turkey.

> faithendowment.org/news/a-call-for-action

2010 ECCLESIASTICAL CALENDARS NOW AVAILABLE:  The 2010 Ecclesiastical
Calendars produced by the Dept. of Communications are now available.
The calendar is a full-color 12-month wall calendar, with a complete
listing of saints and readings for each day, fasting guide, and
highlights of special feasts and commemorations.  The calendar also
includes links to online resources of the Archdiocesan website.  To
order contact the Dept. of Communications at 212-774-0244, or by email
at communications@goarch.org.

> THIS WEEK FROM THE ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN NETWORK

COME RECEIVE THE LIGHT - THE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO PROGRAM OF
ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY

Theologically Thinking  - This week on Theologically Thinking, Fr.
Apostolos Hill of the Assumption Cathedral of Denver speaks on who
gets a seat at the Lordâ??s Banquet, Luke 14:16-24.

Harmony of Thunder - This week on Harmony of Thunder: St. Leo the
Great's homily on the Nativity calls all Christians to make the
Nativity miracle a part of their individual lives during this holy
season. Listen to Harmony of Thunder as Fr. David explores this
wonderful and eloquent sermon. This is a program you will not want to miss!

Special Moments in Orthodoxy - This week on Special Moments in
Orthodoxy, Fr. John Braun speaks on â??Why a Baby in the Mangerâ? ? and
answers who was Jesus Christ.

Mission Possible: Orthodox Parenting Today - This week on Mission
Possible, Ginny Nieuwsma shares how we can center the Christmas season
centered on Christ by keeping and remember both Large and small
â??Tâ?? traditions.

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OFFER A CHRISTMAS GIFT TO THE MINISTRIES OF THE GREEK ORTHODOX
ARCHDIOCESE:  Donate online to the National Ministries of the Greek
Orthodox Church in America during this special season of giving.
Donations can be designated and offered as a gift in someone's name or
as a memorial.

www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=13-1632516

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