The Stephen and Catherine Pappas Patristic Institute

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

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We Have Come to Worship Him: St Ephrem the Syrian on the Coming of the Magi

During these twelve days of Christmas, we present a sermon attributed to St Ephrem the Syrian on what the West calls the 'Epiphany.'

January is the Month of the Church Fathers

Happy new year! In the wake of the Nativity of Christ in the flesh, the month of January is dedicated to many Fathers of the Church.

Readings for Christmas 2022

As we wish you a most blessed Christmas, the Pappas Patristic Institute offers you the following reflections on the Nativity of Christ:

Announcing the 2023 Lecture: Who Was Mary? The Mother of God Seen through Byzantine Eyes

The Pappas Patristic Institute invites you to a public lecture by Dr Mary Cunningham on the Life of the Mother of God in Byzantine theology.

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