Batholomew’s camp cursed Metropolitan Onuphry of Kiev on his name-day when everybody else was wishing him well. June 12th is the feast day of St Onuphrius of Egypt. (This falls on the 25th according to the New Calendar.) And so, following tradition, pretty much all of the local Churches wished His Beatitude, Metropolitan Onuphry of […]
The Loss of a Generation
May 30, 2020 by
One of our commentators, Mother of Five, touches on something that threatens the very survival of our Church. As I read this, I am reminded of Christ’s teaching: But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, […]
Is it Time to Go to Papa?
September 12, 2019 by
Orthodox Christianity reported this week that Patriarch Bartholomew was not appreciative of Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus efforts to keep the Church together for some odd reason. The Archbishop of Cyprus got the hint and knew he wasn’t wanted so he threw in the towel. The question is why? Why would Bartholomew object to Chrysostomos’ peacekeeping […]
Reading Between the Lines –by Jim Jatras
August 18, 2019 by
An interesting perspective from one of our guest contributors, Jim Jatras . . . Upon closer reading, the reported denial published on Orthochristian.com (link and text below) of the account in Monomakhos of plans to take the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) under the authority of the Patriarchate of Constantinople is not as clear cut […]
The Curious Council
January 8, 2016 by
I believe it was FDR who said “there are no coincidences in politics.” The older I get, the more inclined I am to believe it. A few months ago, Vice President Joe Biden was awarded a humanitarian award by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. “Hmmm…” I thought. That’s curious. Even for the leadership of […]
Season’s Greetings: “Palestinian Christmas Tree Of Terror”
December 12, 2015 by
We here at Monomakhos have long recognized that the Middle East is a smoldering cauldron of intense hate. Truthfully, it’s a sticky wicket trying to figure out who the bad guys are. As a non-interventionist (and budding America-Firster), all I know is that we should steer clear of that entire region. If we don’t, we’ll […]
“Earn Your Trident Every Day”
October 28, 2012 by
That’s the motto of the Navy SEALS. Please take the time to read the following essay about what really happened in Benghazi. Thumbnail: two Navy Seals –Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty–fought off two waves of attackers, killing sixty before they themselves were killed. In laying down suppressive fire, they enabled twenty Americans to escape with […]
Predators in our Midst
March 23, 2012 by
Below is another article by Theodore Kalmoukos of The National Herald that offers more detail on the unfolding scandal of Met. Paisios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It isn’t pretty. Pasios, it appears, has been a predatory abuser of young boys and girls for years. Worse yet, indications are he did not act […]
What is the face of institutional corruption?
March 28, 2011 by
I’m taking a break for a day or two from dealing with the problems in the OCA. Instead, I’m highlighting an example of what I believe +Jonah has been fighting against. Long-time readers know that I’ve been following another Church scandal in Astoria, NY for the past few months that includes, among other charges, the […]
Paisios, Vikentios Out, New Trustees in, Legal Battles Loom – Updated
January 30, 2011 by
Look at how they fight among themselves. This the best we got? Source: National Herald | Theodore Kalmoukos ASTORIA, N.Y. – After a tumultuous beginning in which Bishop Vikentios of Apameia refused to attend a meeting of the Corporation of the St. Irene Chrysovalantou Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery because his attorney was barred, the board […]
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