December 28, 2023
We gathered together in the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at St. Maron’s Maronite Catholic Church in Youngstown, Ohio for our annual Christmas Party.
May we continue to see Christ in each other and contribute to peace in our hearts, families, churches and world.
Excellent ethnic home cooking (THANK YOU), fellowship, and most importantly the joy of being together in the love of the Christ Child. We had more than enough food - Thank you everyone for your generosity 🙏🎄
November 10, 2023
What's the Bottom Line for Church Unity: Steps in the Right Direction
The Society of St. John Chysostom (Youngstown-Warren Chapter) Presents an interview and Q&A with Very Rev. Bryan Eyman.
September 30, 2023
Structures in Orthodoxy
Fr. Steve Repa discusses the structures of Orthodoxy, highlighting the differences between East & West, the theological behind Divine Liturgy, and much more.
Minute Mark:
0:00 - Moleben
22:50 - Structures in Orthodoxy Lecture
June 8, 2023
Our Coptic Orthodox Brethren Plant Deep Roots in the Mahoning Valley
Very Rev. Fr Mauritius Anba Bishoy's lecture on Coptic History and his own monastic journey from Australia, to Egypt, to America.
St. Mary & St. John the Beloved Coptic Orthodox Monastery is a growing female monastic community in Warren, OH. Members of the Society of St. John Chrysostom were greeted with warm hospitality and refreshments after Fr. Mauritius's lecture.
May 11, 2023
Am I Catholic or Orthodox? A: It all depends on which army is in town
Jack Figel, National President of the Society of Saint John Chrysostom presented on the story of the Rusyn people, their history, and the crossroads between the Catholic and Orthodox worlds. AS an ethnic Rusyn himself, Mr. Figel's personal story was intriguing as we discussed the history of the Rusyn people.
APRIL 27, 2023
Father Joe Witmer’s presentation on his experience with ecumenical activities with the protestant churches during his 50 year ministry with the Diocese of Youngstown.
As an added treat, the attendees had the chance to listen to Beri Berardi speak of the commissioned icons of Our Lady of Lourdes and Salus Populi Romani for the Knights of Columbus Immacolata Council 15086.
February 19, 2023
Deacon Stabilla’s presentation on the origins of the tradition of the Jesus Prayer and its evolution and tradition which must be a part of our contemporary life of prayer, especially during the Lenten Season of the Church.
Deacon Michael Stabilla is a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Youngstown, serving the Parishes of St. Patrick in Kent, Ohio and the Newman Center at Kent State University. He is also a teacher of Theology and Philosophy at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Louisville, Ohio