Valuing Traditions During the Holidays

Fr. Chris Metropulos

The Holidays are full of family, religious, and cultural traditions because our human nature finds comfort in consistency and repetition.  When a family or individual converts to Orthodoxy, there can be a ripple effect; extended family members have to adjust to new or lost family traditions.  Allena Barbato, a licensed family therapist and an associate of the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute, OCCI, speaks with Fr. Chris on the complications families might face when an individual or family is received into the Orthodox faith.

Have you noticed an icon of Epiphany?  Have you wondered about the little man riding a giant fish? Continue listening as Fr. Chris speaks with Fr. Anthony Salzman from St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church in Watkinsville, GA, who is the iconographer for Image and Likeness.  This interview will open your eyes to the many traditions and elements of iconography.

This program is produced in partnership with OCN

The Orthodox Christian Network produces a wide variety of multimedia resources for Orthodox Christians and seekers in three languages: English, Greek, and Spanish. It is an agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States. Founded nearly 20 years ago as a radio ministry, it continues to produce “Come Receive the Light,” a weekly radio show, and has expanded into a variety of online offerings: a weekly video newscast, a variety of podcasts, three Internet radio stations, a website and a very popular social media presence, especially on Facebook. OCN strives to work in collaboration with all Orthodox organizations and churches to communicate the message of God’s love in Jesus Christ and to strengthen the Orthodox Church in the digital age.