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Back to SearchMeet Daniel Neumann!
Daniel felt a spiritual yearning, but filled it with the wrong things, becoming an alcoholic and occultist. A friend suggested he venerate the Inexhaustible Cup icon for healing, and the Theotokos re…
Published on 4 months ago
Myrrhbearing with Christian Gonzalez
Elissa's new book is out, and Christian Gonzalez is here! We'll talk about myrrhbearing and Christian service, and its role in the Christian life.
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Helena Bjeletich on Mom's New Book!
Elissa's new book, The Art of Myrrhbearing, comes out in just a few days! Her daughter, Helena, is back to ask her a few questions about what inspired the book, and of course, what's inside it!
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Meet Judge Nicholas Ayoub!
Judge Nicholas Ayoub grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he serves on the 61st District Court. He enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and daughter, and serves as Protopsalti at …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Meet Laura Pavlik!
Laura Pavlik is a homeschooling mother of three who teaches the preschool Sunday school class and sometimes sings in the choir. She loves teaching and learning, writing (which is part of both), swing…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Meet Charlene Myers!
For 35 years Charlene worked in Cincinnati Public Schools as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. She focused on inner city schools, and responded to food insecurity by starting a Food Pant…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Meet Bill Malloy!
Elissa is joined by her friend, Bill Malloy, who was among the founders of St. Anthony's Orthodox Church in Spring, Texas. He loves to do volunteer work—at Texas Children's Hospital for years, and no…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Meet Elizabeth Ayoub!
Elizabeth worked as a child life specialist at her local children’s hospital for 10 years. After her first YES trip her outlook on serving others forever changed. She found greater awareness of the n…
Published on 6 months ago
Meet Jason Catanese!
Jason is an algebra and geometry teacher in Phoenix, Arizona, and a former national teacher of the year for Teach For America. He is passionate about helping all students receive college degrees, esp…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Meet Michael Carr!
On the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Michael Carr let go of his life as a Lutheran pastor to embrace a new life in the Orthodox Church. He serves as operations manager for Philoxenia Charitie…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago