Orthodox Christians On The Front Lines

Chaplain Peter Dubinin conducts an interview somewhere in Afghanistan with an American soldier who is likewise a catechumen in the Orthodox Church.

In this episode, Father Stephan Close, an Orthodox Chaplain and a Major in the US Air Force, currently assigned to Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi, discusses how our military members, past and present, are our country's "Warriors of Love."

In this episode, Father Stephan Close, an Orthodox chaplain and a Major in the US Air Force, currently assigned to Kessler Air Force Base in Mississippi, reflects on being an active duty Orthodox chaplain serving in the United States Air Force.

In this episode, Fr. Jerome Cwiklinski, an Orthodox Chaplain and a Captain in the Navy, currently assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, discusses the military member's vocation as bearer of the image and likeness of God.

Fr. Stephan Close continues his reflection on the many military members that he came across during his most recent assignment at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

In this episode, Father Stephan Close reflects on his time as an active duty Orthodox Chaplain serving in the United States Air Force. Fr. Stephan reflects on the many military members that he came across during his most recent assignment at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

In this episode, Fr. Jerome Cwiklinski, an Orthodox Chaplain and a Captain in the Navy, currently assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California, discusses communion and intercommunion for Orthodox Christians serving in the US Military.

In this podcast, Hieromonk Joshua continues his interview with Silouan Green, a former U.S. Marine, who was involved in a tragic fighter jet crash and suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Silouan recounts his battles with PTSD, discusses how he recovered from PTSD, how he developed his new PTSD Program, and how he renewed his faith in God and found his way to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Hieromonk Joshua speaks with Silouan Green, a former U.S. Marine, who was involved in a tragic fighter jet crash and suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Silouan recounts his battles with PTSD, discusses how he recovered from PTSD, how he developed his new PTSD Program, and how he renewed his faith in God and found his way to the Eastern Orthodox Church.

In this episode, Fr. Isaiah Gillette discusses the topic of military deployments and how they affect service members and their families, as well as ideas on how to keep your faith and family close to you while deployed.

In this episode, Fr. Isaiah Gillette, an Orthodox chaplain and a Major in the U.S. Army, currently assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia, discusses the topic of military saints, their sacrifices, and how we can draw strength from their examples.

In this episode, Fr. Jerome Cwiklinski, an Orthodox Chaplain and a Captain in the Navy currently assigned to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton in Southern California, discusses points of interest to our Orthodox service personnel on military typology and putting on the armor of God.

Hieromonk Joshua continues his series on prayer and humility.

Hieromonk Joshua shares some insights from Saint Ephrem the Syrian.

Fr. Jerome Cwiklinski, a chaplain with the Marines at Camp Pendleton, explains how to live out your Orthodox faith while serving in the United States military.

Fr. Jerome Cwiklinski, a chaplain with the Marines at Camp Pendleton, explains how to live out your Orthodox faith while serving in the United States military.

Fr. Peter Dubinin asks you to prayerfully consider the call to serve in the Army chaplaincy.

Fr. Anthony Perkins shares an article he wrote for the Ukrainian Orthodox Word about his deployment to Afghanistan in the wake of 9/11.

Fr. Peter Dubinin explains the rights and responsibilities of Orthodox soldiers with regard to religious accommodation in the Army.

Hieromonk Joshua and Subdeacom Vladimir Laven explain how SGOMA came to be, set forth the organization’s mission statement, and enumerate several of the association’s goals.