The Word Magazine

The Word is the official news magazine of the Antiochian Archdiocese. Published monthly (with the exception of July and August) the magazine circulates to the households of all members of the Antiochian Archdiocese and other subscribers including libraries and seminaries. The magazine was founded in 1905 in the Arabic language by St. Raphael of Brooklyn, and later was turned into an English language publication by Metropolitan Antony Bashir in 1957. While content is primarily intended to keep readers informed of Orthodox news, it also educates and inspires with articles on faith and practice.

Back issues are available in PDF format on this web page. Click here for our new section, The Best of The Word.

Articles submitted for consideration should contain a brief biography of the author. The Word is not able to accept advertisements from sources other than the archdiocesan office, with the exception of diocesan conference announcements. Each diocese is allowed three quarter-page ads per year. Communities in Action submissions should be double-spaced, include a high-quality photograph with a caption, and an endorsement by the pastor of the community. Letters to the editor should be signed and kept to a maximum of 150 words. All submitted materials become the property of The Word, are subject to editing for space and content, and cannot be returned. The Word is a member of The Associated Press, Ecumenical News International, and the Orthodox Press Service.

Editor: Fr. John Abdalah

Mailing Address: The Word, 635 Miranda Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Send e-mail to editor@antiochian.org, with "The Word" in the subject line.

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The Word PDF Archives

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Please note: Articles contained in The Word Magazine and on this website express the opinions of the authors. Articles are accepted for publication as contributing to a process of discussion and are not necessarily the last, official word from the Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

The Best of The Word

The Word has been faithfully published for decades by the Antiochian Archdiocese, and has played a crucial role in the inspiration and education of generations of Antiochian Orthodox Christians.

Each issue of The Word is available online in PDF format.

Here, we're highlighting the best of The Word from recent years. We hope you enjoy this selection of some of the best writing and storytelling in Orthodoxy today.

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