Tahlequah Daily Press

ON RELIGION: Churches of Orthodoxy now face waves of converts, part 2

The Orthodox baptism rite includes a three-stage exorcism that is extremely detailed about the spiritual warfare that surrounds new Christians. It concludes with this appeal to God: “Redeeming this ...
The New York Times

Thanksgiving Is an Opportunity for a National Reset

Though the Thanksgiving story is typically associated with the harvest feast of Pilgrims and Wampanoags in Plymouth, Mass., 404 years ago this fall, the national holiday Americans celebrate every ...
Tahlequah Daily Press

ON RELIGION: Churches of Orthodoxy now face waves of converts, part 1

For Orthodox Christians in America, the 20th century was shaped by waves of believers fleeing wars, revolutions and persecution in lands such as Greece, Syria, Russia and Romania. The Orthodox did ...
News Tribune

COMMENTARY: Churches of orthodoxy now face waves of converts (Part I)

This is the first of two columns about the convert-era in Orthodox Christianity in America. For Orthodox Christians in America, the 20th century was shaped by waves of believers fleeing wars, ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ Boss on Finale, That Near Death and Potential Series Set Before ‘Rebirth’

Scott Kreamer reveals how they brought Netflix's animated sequel series to a natural conclusion alongside the events and characters of 'Jurassic World: Dominion.' By Abbey White Associate Editor & ...
Greek City Times

A Quiet American Shift Towards Orthodoxy

Across the United States, a tradition known for its continuity rather than its change is experiencing a notable and unexpected surge in interest. Orthodox Christianity, long tied to the immigrant ...
The Daily Post-Athenian

Churches of orthodoxy now face waves of converts (Part 1)

Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Terry Mattingly is Senior Fellow on Communications and ...
Greek Reporter

New York Times Highlights Rise of Orthodox Christians Among Young Americans

“Something is changing in an otherwise quiet corner of Christianity in the United States.” Credit: AMNA/EPA-Atef Safadi A recent New York Times (NYT) report (November 19) details an unprecedented ...
Rome News-Tribune

Terry Mattingly: Churches of Orthodoxy now face waves of converts

For Orthodox Christians in America, the 20th century was shaped by waves of believers fleeing wars, revolutions and persecution in lands such as Greece, Syria, Russia and Romania. Terry Mattingly is ...
Religion Unplugged

On Religion: The Flood Of Converts Reshaping American Orthodoxy (Part 1)

(ANALYSIS) For Orthodox Christians in America, the 20th century was shaped by waves of believers fleeing wars, revolutions and persecution in lands such as Greece, Syria, Russia and Romania. The ...
The New York Times

Orthodox Church Pews Are Overflowing With Converts

“In the whole history of the Orthodox Church in America, this has never been seen,” a priest said about the surge of young men drawn to the demanding practice of Christianity. “The Orthodox Church is ...