The Divine Lantern

Welcome to another episode. We’re so glad you could join us as we continue our series on the life of the Blessed Theotokos. Today, we’ll discuss Mary’s journey raising Christ and the many sorrows she faced. Joining us again is Father Phillip Saba, who will guide us through this special topic. And, as always, we’ll listen to a passage from the Philokalia. With beautiful reflections, chanting, and i...

Hello and welcome to another episode. We’re so glad you could join us as we continue our series on the life of the Virgin Mary. Today, we’re talking about the Annunciation of the Theotokos, a truly meaningful moment in her story. Joining us is Father Phillip Saba from Saint Nicholas Church in Punchbowl, who will guide us through this special topic. And as always, we’ll listen to a passage from the...

Today, we continue our new series on the life of the Virgin Mary, beginning with a discussion on the Presentation of the Theotokos and her early life, featuring Father Jean and Father George. We’ll also draw spiritual nourishment from the Philokalia and take time to answer one of your questions! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese...

Today, we begin a new series on the life of the Virgin Mary, starting with a discussion on her conception and nativity, featuring Father Jean and Father George. We’ll also draw spiritual nourishment from the Philokalia and take time to answer one of your questions! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese each week, we hope you are educ...

Today, we have a special episode for you. ACOY has been supporting, educating, and nurturing the youth across the parishes for two and a half decades. This past Saturday, we celebrated the Silver Jubilee with an event that brought together clergy, sponsors, youth, and parishioners. His Eminence addressed the congregation, and it’s with great pleasure that we present this episode, in which we repla...

Today, we conclude our three-part series with Kh. Rita on Women Saints in the Orthodox Church. In this final episode, she explores the theme of role modeling and what it means for us . We’ll also be answering a listener question: What is the Orthodox perspective on Saints from other denominations? All that and more in this episode! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the pri...

Today we continue our three-part series with Kh. Rita on women Saints in the Orthodox Church, we're she will be speaking about the cruciality of repentance. We will also answer a listener question and much more! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese each week, we hope you are educated, empowered, and enriched by the Light of Chri...

Today we begin a three-part series with Kh. Rita on women Saints in the Orthodox Church. She will be speaking about three key themes: renunciation, repentance, and role modelling. We will also answer the question of how we can live the virtue of dispassion and much more! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese each week, we hope you ar...

This is our final episode of our ‘Marriage and Family life’ series, we hope you have enjoyed it so far! In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kh. Dalia Tinawi. She will be delving into the inspiring lives of married saints.  Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine Lantern Publications for more updates and insights! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to th...

In this episode, we introduce Kh. Dalia Tinawi all the way from New Zealand! She will be giving an inspiring talk on how married couples can be edified through family life. This is part of a new topic in our series.  Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine Lantern Publications for more updates and insights! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the priests and faithfu...

In this episode, we continue our conversation between Father Jean Mawal and His Grace Bishop John Abdalah on the topic of building an Orthodox marriage. This is the second part of our introduction in our new series, focusing on the Orthodox understanding of marriage. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine Lantern Publications for more updates and insights! With beautiful reflections, cha...

Thank you for joining us for another episode in our Marriage and Family Life series. In this episode, we feature a conversation between Father Jean Mawal and His Grace Bishop John Abdalah on the topic of building an Orthodox marriage. This marks the introduction of a new topic in our series, focusing on the Orthodox understanding of marriage. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine Lanter...

Welcome to the second episode of our new series! In this episode, we continue our conversation with  Father Jean Mawal and Khourieh Rita Mawal, discussing the topic love under pressure . Additionally, we address a listener-submitted question about worldly money. Be sure to follow our Instagram page at Divine Lantern Publications for more updates! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine La...

Divine Lantern Productions presents its flagship series, "The Divine Lantern", which takes you on a journey through the Orthodox Church. In this episode, we kick revisit a conversation with His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios discussing the topic of martyrdom, specifically in the lives on the recently canonised Saint Nicholas and Saint Habib. Additionally, we address a listener-submitted question a...

Divine Lantern Productions presents its flagship series, "The Divine Lantern", which takes you on a journey through the Orthodox Church.  Welcome to  the first episode of our new series! In this episode, we kick off our series titled Marriage and Family life, listening to Father Jean Mawal and Khourieh Rita Mawal discussing the topic love under pressure . Additionally, we address a listener-submit...

In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Deacon Athanasios for our final episode of the series. We continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “Help us, save us, have mercy on us, and keep us, O God, by Thy grace.” Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine Lantern Publications for more updates and insights! With beautiful reflections, chanting, and in...

In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Father Paul. Together, we continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “For pious and Orthodox Christians, let us pray to the Lord.” And an announcement! On the 15th of July at 7pm, Vespers will be hosted at Saint Mary’s, Mt Pritchard, to commemorate St. Nicholas and St. Habib. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at...

In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Father Paul. Together, we continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “For our deliverance from all affliction, wrath, danger, and distress, let us pray to the Lord.” We’ll also be addressing a thoughtful question submitted by one of our listeners. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine Lantern Publications...

In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Father Nabil Kachab. Together, we continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “For the sick, the suffering, the captives, and for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord.” We’ll also be addressing a thoughtful question submitted by one of our listeners. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at Divine Lantern Publica...

Divine Lantern Productions presents its flagship series, The Divine Lantern , guiding you on a journey through the Orthodox Church. In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Father Theophan. Together, we continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “ For those who travel by land, sea, and air ”. We'll also be addressing a thoughtful question submitted by one o...

Divine Lantern Productions presents its flagship series, The Divine Lantern , guiding you on a journey through the Orthodox Church. In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Father Nicholas from the Good Shepherd Mission in Melbourne. Together, we continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “For favorable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth,...

Divine Lantern Productions presents its flagship series, The Divine Lantern, guiding you on a journey through the Orthodox Church. In this episode, Fr Geoff returns as we continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “For those who govern us, and for their support in every good work " We'll also be addressing a thoughtful question submitted by one of our listeners. Do...

Divine Lantern Productions presents its flagship series, The Divine Lantern , which takes you on a journey through the Orthodox Church. In this special episode, we are joined by the children of our community for our Kids Pascha Special . Together, we reflect on the meaning of Pascha through their thoughtful questions. Their voices offer a refreshing and sincere glimpse into how the joy of the Resu...

Teaser Stay tuned for a special Pascha edition, releasing on Holy Saturday, April 19, and featuring our smart and thoughtful youngsters. In the final hours before the Feast, their voices lead us in reflection and quiet anticipation as we prepare for the joy of the Resurrection.

Divine Lantern Productions presents its flagship series, The Divine Lantern , guiding you on a journey through the Orthodox Church. In this episode, we are honoured to be joined by Deacon Athanasios. Together, we continue our journey through the Litany of Peace, focusing on the petition: “For our Archbishop, Metropolitan Basilios, for the honorable presbyterate, for the diaconate in Christ, and fo...