On December 17, Christ the Savior Orthodox Church presented “An Appalachian Christmas” in Heritage Hall on the grounds of Heritage Farm Museum and Village in Huntington, West Virginia. This candlelit concert of traditional Christmas music was performed by the combined choir of Christ the Savior and Holy Cross Monastery, both located in nearby Wayne, West […]
Inaugural Conference: Dr. Carlton’s Speech
Click the image above to view Dr. Clark Carlton’s speech from the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship’s Inaugural Conference which was held on September 16, 2023, in Tobaccoville, NC. The purpose of the gathering was to bring together like-minded Orthodox Christians, catechumens, and inquirers from across the South (and a few beyond) to discuss Orthodox evangelization of the […]
Appalachian Orthodoxy
We are pleased to share with y’all this video from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia. The exquisite production is as a fundraiser for their worthy construction project – to build a new temple and “lay a lasting foundation for Orthodoxy in America” – and tells the fascinating history of this monastery “hidden in […]
Inaugural Conference: Fr. Mark’s Speech
Click the image above to view Fr. Mark Mancuso’s speech from the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship’s Inaugural Conference which was held on September 16, 2023, in Tobaccoville, NC. The purpose of the gathering was to bring together like-minded Orthodox Christians, catechumens, and inquirers from across the South (and a few beyond) to discuss Orthodox evangelization of […]
Inaugural Conference: Dr. Livingston’s Speech
Click the image above to view Dr. Donald W. Livingston’s speech from the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship’s Inaugural Conference which was held on September 16, 2023, in Tobaccoville, NC. The purpose of the gathering was to bring together like-minded Orthodox Christians, catechumens, and inquirers from across the South (and a few beyond) to discuss Orthodox evangelization of […]
Inaugural Conference: Met. Jonah’s Speech
Click the image above to view Metropolitan Jonah Paffhausen’s speech from the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship’s Inaugural Conference which was held on September 16, 2023, in Tobaccoville, NC. The purpose of the gathering was to bring together like-minded Orthodox Christians, catechumens, and inquirers from across the South (and a few beyond) to discuss Orthodox evangelization of the […]
Inaugural Conference: Fr. John’s Speech
Click the image above to view Father John Whiteford’s speech from the Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship’s Inaugural Conference which was held on September 16, 2023, in Tobaccoville, NC. The purpose of the gathering was to bring together like-minded Orthodox Christians, catechumens, and inquirers from across the South (and a few beyond) to discuss Orthodox evangelization of […]
Hawaii’s Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon Visits Dixie
By Rebecca Dillingham The Hawaiian Iveron Icon has been streaming myrrh since 2007. Starting this past mid-week and through the weekend, the wonder-working icon made its way swiftly but solemnly from Honolulu to the great state of Georgia, Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, Northern Virginia, and then on to Washington, DC. Pilgrims came from all […]
VIDEO: Orthodox Salvation, Life, & Death
Counterflow Podcast host and newly illumined Orthodox Christian Buck Johnson talks with Dr. Clark Carlton, Ludwell Orthodox Fellowship co-founder and editorial director. They dive into a deep discussion on “theosis, faith vs. works, once saved–always saved, heaven, hell, sin, differences in the Church and the various denominations, and more.” Johnson explains, “If you are unsure […]
VIDEO: The Beauty of American Orthodoxy
This video, made by Orthodox Meme Squad, highlights scenes of Orthodoxy’s presence and growth here in the US. It’s a lovely little production, tying in landscapes and music familiar to most Americans, interspersed with visuals of a faith that may seem foreign to some but is really all of our spiritual heritage. Take me home, […]