Dear friends, Thank you so much for attending the “Royal Viewing” for my Mother in Tampa, Florida. She deserved every bit of royalty and recognition she received today. Many of you drove and flew from distance to pay last respects and reminisce your fond memories of her. Thank YOU! Her Funeral was held on Wednesday…
To my most beloved friends, My Amma’s viewing began at 8:30 am and the funeral/burial ended at 5:30 pm on 17th April (Wednesday). We had several Orthodox and Marthoma bishops and numerous priests attended from both sides. She was very blessed and fortunate to receive a complete Orthodox and full Marthoma funeral services. Well wishers…
Another blessed year celebrating the great feast day of our patron Saint of Parumala – St. Gregorios. I was blessed to celebrate this great feast day with George John Achen at the “Parumala of Florida” at St. Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church of South Florida. St. Gregorios of Parumala please pray of us and Intercede for…
Intercessory Prayer Intercessory Prayer – O Blessed St. Gregorios of Parumala – our Patron Saint, good teacher of the faith and our Spiritual Father, may the hearts of your spiritual children be filled with that faith and love of the Holy Church which you manifested in your holy life; praying to Him to: deliver us…
June 27, marked the 30th anniversary of my Holy Ordination to the Priesthood: My priesthood began by answering His call. Not only the call to enter seminary (Picture from the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary – 1978), but to keep answering that call every day of my life. For me, being a priest has been…
Today marks the 29th anniversary of my Priestly Ordination: My priesthood began by answering the call. Not only the call to enter seminary (Pictures while at the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary – First Year and Last Year), but to keep answering that call every day of my life. For me, being a priest has…
Memorial Day 2016 Memorial Day gives us an opportunity to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the principles of liberty and democracy. As this day of remembrance approaches, I encourage everyone to pause and reflect on those individuals from all Services who gave their lives in defense of our Nation.…
Do you believe in the one He has sent? Once the crowd realized that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum in search of Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus…
What Should I Give Up This Year for Lent? Holy Father Pope Francis asks us to reconsider the heart of this activity this Lenten season. He says, fasting must never become superficial. He quotes St. John Chrysostom: “No act of virtue can be great if it is not followed by advantage for others. So, no…
His Holiness Pope Francis – “Marks of a Spiritual Leader” Some would say getting to see the pope was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thousands of people got the chance to see Pope Francis. As others across the world, my experience was indescribable; literally made me cry. It was a feeling that is almost…