Publications of the author: Tobias Straney

Photo: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America / Facebook Metr. Saba Makes Historic Visit to Raleigh Parish Newly illumined Greenlander, Cleopas, with Bp. Makarios and family. Photo: Diocese of Northern Europe / Facebook Bishop in Greenland Urges Faithful to “Melt the Glaciers” in Their Hearts Blutenburg Castle. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Munich to Host ROCOR Centenary Conference Photo: bg-patriarshia.bg Bulgarian Patriarch Visits Samtavro Monastery in Georgia Photo: orthodoxiapost.com Relics of St. Chrysostomos Uncovered in Congo Photo: Holy Cross Orthodox Church / Facebook Jonathan Pageau Inspires NC Parish with Vision for Sacred Art Photo: easterndiocese.org Pittsburgh Hosts Inaugural Pan-Orthodox Lenten Retreat Photo: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America / Facebook Surge in Converts Marks Metr. Saba’s First Visit to North Carolina Photo: uncutmountainsupply.com Akathist Hymn Celebrated for 14 Centuries Photo: Juliana Woodill / Facebook St. Tikhon’s Monastery Names Juliana Woodill Music Program Director Photo: St. Theodosius Orthodox Christian Cathedral / Facebook Restoration Begins at St. Theodosius Cathedral After Fire Actor Aris Servetalis. Photo: basilica.ro Aris Servetalis to Portray St. Joseph the Hesychast in New Series The farewell of Patr. Ilia II at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media Patr. Ilia II Laid to Rest in Historic Tbilisi Ceremony Photo: svots.edu OCA Releases January–February 2026 Pastoral Changes Photo: dowoca.org Metr. Tikhon and Bp. Vasily Attend Funeral of Patr. Ilia II