We are pleased to announce a new 2-week Lecture series by
Rev. Fr. Mark Arey
Interim Priest, Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
&
Director of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
on
The Communion of Marriage
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 2, 2012: The Betrothal
Thursday, February 9, 2012: The Crowning
The series will explore the Sacrament of Marriage and each of the unique roles of the feminine and masculine in this salvific relationship.
Cathedral Center Ballroom
337 E. 74th St. (1st & 2nd Ave.)
Our Regular Seminars
In response to the need for continual spiritual illumination and nourishment, the Cathedral inaugurated a new ministry, the Forum on Orthodox Spirituality ("FOS") on February 12, 2008 geared toward NY area professionals. The aim of FOS, led by Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos, Dean and Protopresbyter of the Cathedral, is to enrich our lives by coming into a deeper meaning of Orthodox Christian faith and worship while at the same time creating community and relationships. By tapping into Orthodox spirituality, FOS makes faith contemporary and relevant to our lives. Ultimately, the core purpose of FOS is to bring people into a deeper connection with Christ and with each other.
FOS welcomes Cathedral members, non-members and individuals of all faiths. Individuals are welcome to join at any point.
It generally meets as follows (please check this website for updates there are breaks in between series):
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Holy Trinity Cathedral
337 E. 74th St. (1st & 2nd)
FOS covers a particular topic for a certain number of consecutive weekly sessions. Fr. Frank draws on Scripture, Holy Tradition, Church Fathers' writings, Theology and Liturgical Worship for his exegesis on these topics.
FOS encourages suggestions for topics and events as well as tough questions on religion. God wants questioning believers and not blind obedience. According to Fr. Frank, one must use all their resources and strength to dialogue and debate, and wrestle and grapple with issues of faith. Within this struggle, one opens oneself to the reality of God, an experience that each individual must own personally.
Loyal to the aim of building community, FOS also offers an opportunity for those attending the session to gather between 6:00 - 7:00 pm for refreshments. In addition, all are welcome afterwards to continue the discussion or simply socialize at any one of the neighborhood restaurants.
To be on the distribution list for announcements or discussion summaries, please send an e-mail to Dorothy at: fos.cathedral@gmail.comfos.cathedral@gmail.com.
