Bible Study – Revelation Session 2

Revelation, Session Two Christ the Savior, Anderson SC Fr. Anthony Perkins Sources: The translation of the Apocalypse is from the Orthodox Study Bible. Lawrence R. Farley, The Apocalypse of St. John: A Revelation of Love and Power, The Orthodox … [Continue reading]

Homily – Don’t Recreate the Law

(Galatians 2:16-20) Fr. Anthony kept close to his notes this week so as to avoid last week's "hostage situation." He addressed the temptation to recreate the Old Testament Law using The Way of Orthodoxy. This would be similar to the Judaizing and … [Continue reading]

Bible Study – Introduction to Revelation

Sources:  Andrew of Ceasarea: Commentary on the Apocalypse Bishop Averky, The Epistles and the Apocalypse, Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the New Testament (Volume III) Fr. Lawrence R. Farley. The Apocalypse of St. John; A Revelation of … [Continue reading]

Homily – Judaizing Circumcision & Babelizing Nationalism

Galatians 6:11-18. In today's episode, Fr. Anthony jokes that this homily might get him fired. He drew on St. John Chrysostom's homily on these verses to make the case that what Circumcision is to Judaizing, Nationalism is to Babel. Both the Jewish … [Continue reading]

Homily – Teaching Liturgy (Full Length)

In this episode, we are taken through a teaching liturgy in its full length. Enjoy the show! Check out this episode! … [Continue reading]

Homily – Teaching Liturgy

Before the service. After attending the Divine Liturgy at Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, emissaries of St. Volodymyr, the King of Kyivan-Rus' reported: "We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth. One thing we understood, was that God was in … [Continue reading]

Homily – Building Relationships

In today's epistle reading from 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, St. Paul instructs us to build carefully upon our foundation - Jesus Christ. Wrapping up on his series on relationships, Fr. Anthony expounds upon St. Paul's lesson. He reminds us that all work we … [Continue reading]

Homily – Is Christ Divided

In today's epistle reading from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, St. Paul calls for unity in the body of Christ. In his homily, Fr. Anthony tells us how, without Christ, division is our natural state; how, without Christ, our gifts become occasion for … [Continue reading]

Homily – Carry the Weak

In today's epistle reading from Romans 15:1-7, we are told to bear the burdens of those weaker than us for Christ's sake and God's glory. In his homily, Fr. Anthony expounds on the humility we must cultivate so we can carry the weak. He speaks of how … [Continue reading]

Homily – Rules for Living with Others

Romans 12:6-14. In today's homily, Fr Anthony speaks on rules of engagement for living in community. He reflects on the importance of spiritual development in overcoming division, and discusses how continual repentance encourages fellowship. Enjoy … [Continue reading]