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“UNBIND HIM AND LET HIM GO!”

By Father Stephen In chapter 11 of the Gospel of St. John, we find the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.  There were many people standing there, watching what was taking place.  Jesus “cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.”  The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with bandages, […]

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Orthodox Catechesis for People in Prison

Before offering some thoughts on how OCPM conducts catechesis for people in prison I would like to take the opportunity to recognize those Orthodox clergy and laity who work tirelessly where they are able to help our brothers and sisters who are incarcerated. Despite their sacrifices there is still a difficulty which must be faced: […]