Second Sunday of Lent 2026 | St. Gregory Palamas
Saint Gregory Palamas taught that silence is the language of God’s Kingdom. He and his monks practiced the Prayer of the Heart ...
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IOCC Volunteer Update | 2026 Issue 2
Thank you to all the parishes and volunteers who took action to tackle hunger during the Souper Bowl of Caring!
Shelter in the Storm: Hope for Families in Lebanon & the Middle East
IOCC is committed to helping families in the Middle East with emergency provisions, including shelter, food, and medical supplies.
First Sunday of Lent 2026 | Sunday of Orthodoxy
Sunday of Orthodoxy commemorates the end of Iconoclasm, when emperors banned and destroyed icons during the 8th and 9th centuries. On this day, icons were restored to the Church.
US: Repairing Home Damage for a Veteran
Frank is a retired veteran living in Florida. Suffering from chronic vertigo, the loss of his wife, and unstable income, Frank was in a vulnerable condition when Hurricane Helene hit.
Jordan: Bringing Hope Through Hearing
Ayman is a young Syrian refugee who resides in Azraq Camp with his mother and baby sister. Ayman, along with his sister, both suffer from hearing disabilities.
Great Lent 2026 – Introduction
Once again, we begin our journey through Great Lent, offering ourselves in repentance to our all-good and all-loving Creator.
You Can Give New Life this Lent
As St. John Chrysostom proclaims, we are called to practice almsgiving—opening our hearts to offer Christ's love in the service of others.