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American Orthodox History

The story of Orthodoxy in the Americas - Matthew Namee explores our early American Orthodox past.

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Orthodoxy: Yesterday and Today

Orthodoxy: Yesterday and Today

Matthew speaks at the Fortieth Biennial Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Atlanta, G... Read more

12 Jul 2011

40mins

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St. Tikhon, Enlightener of America

St. Tikhon, Enlightener of America

On this special episode of American Orthodox History, recorded at the first symposium on American Orthodox History at Pr... Read more

19 Oct 2011

12mins

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Isabel Hapgood

Isabel Hapgood

Matthew introduces us to one of the most prominent females in early American Orthodox history. Learn more HERE.

6 Apr 2010

19mins

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The Homilies of St. Raphael Hawaweeny

The Homilies of St. Raphael Hawaweeny

On this special episode of American Orthodox History, recorded at the first symposium on American Orthodox History at Pr... Read more

7 Nov 2011

6mins

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The Mysterious Death of Fr. Paul Kedrolivansky

The Mysterious Death of Fr. Paul Kedrolivansky

Matthew recounts the first of many scandals that have rocked the St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral in San ... Read more

3 Feb 2010

36mins

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Metropolitan Antony Bashir

Metropolitan Antony Bashir

Matthew tells the story of Metropolitan Antony Bashir on the 44th anniversary of his death. Learn more HERE.

16 Mar 2010

15mins

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The Stormy Petrel of the Cloth

The Stormy Petrel of the Cloth

Matthew tells the story of his favorite figure in American Orthodox History, a fiery Greek Orthodox priest from Philadel... Read more

27 Apr 2010

14mins

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Bishop Basil and the Episcopal Assembly

Bishop Basil and the Episcopal Assembly

Matthew Namee talks with His Grace Bishop Basil, the newly elected Secretary of the Episcopal Assemblies. We learn of hi... Read more

12 Jun 2010

32mins

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Our Best Chance Yet

Our Best Chance Yet

After explaining why the past five attempts to achieve administrative unity in America have failed, Matthew tells us why... Read more

18 May 2010

11mins

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American Feasts of Theophany

American Feasts of Theophany

Matthew looks at a few of the ways in which Theophany has been celebrated throughout American Orthodox History. Learn mo... Read more

20 Jan 2010

16mins

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Bishop Nestor Dies at Sea

Bishop Nestor Dies at Sea

Matthew recounts another tragedy affecting the St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral in San Francisco. Learn m... Read more

2 Mar 2010

21mins

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Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia

Orthodoxy in Colonial Virginia

Matthew interviews Nicholas Chapman, the Managing Director of Orthodox Christian Books, about an 18th-century Orthodox c... Read more

16 Dec 2009

1hr 4mins

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Before SCOBA, There was the Federation

Before SCOBA, There was the Federation

Matthew interviews historian Fr. Oliver Herbel about a little-known—though very important—1940s precursor to SCOBA. Lear... Read more

2 Dec 2009

45mins

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The American Orthodox Catholic Church

The American Orthodox Catholic Church

Matthew interviews Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Associate Director of the Society for Orthodox Christian History in the Am... Read more

4 Nov 2009

1hr 2mins

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The Russian Mission in America: Part Two

The Russian Mission in America: Part Two

Matthew continues his discussion with Fr. John Erickson about one of the past attempts at Orthodox administrative unity.... Read more

21 Oct 2009

54mins

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