January 27, 2008
Beloved Hierarchs, Reverend Clergy, and Dear Sisters in Christ:
Christ is in our midst!
Enclosed is the January-February edition of Sophia which continues with the theme from the first two editions on prayer. Sophia is published by the NAB Religious Coordinator and is meant to supplement Diakonia, which is published by the NAB PR Coordinator. The Religious Program contains additional information for loving our God – and His Church – to the fullest.
This newest edition of Sophia highlights the importance of using prayer when we, or our loved ones, suffer from illness. It is dedicated to the memories of all those Antiochian Women who have passed into the Heavenly Kingdom, especially our most recently departed Sisters in Christ, Pauline Maloof, Elinor Bourjaily, and Lillian Khouri. I have also included an announcement about the upcoming retreat sponsored by the Antiochian Women of the East, as well as listing the women saints and feast days for the months of January and February.
To date, there are over 100 women saints and feasts on the www.antiochian.org/women website - with more to come! The site is eventually meant to be the “go to” reference for Orthodox Women Saints.
Also, I would urge each of the Diocesan Presidents, Religious Coordinators, or Spiritual Advisors to contact me to let me know about upcoming retreats or other events that are beneficial to the women of the Archdiocese. Perhaps the next edition of Sophia could be entirely devoted to these activities and would give sufficient time for other women throughout the Archdiocese to participate.
As always, I pray that the enclosed materials help each of you in gaining knowledge about our magnificent faith.
Yours in Christ,
Dianne O’Regan, Religious Coordinator
4808 Ulrich Road
Louisville, KY 40299-1037
North American Board
