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. The Word is a member of The Associated Press, Ecumenical News International, and the Orthodox Press Service.
Back issues are available in PDF format on this web page.
Editor: Bishop John Abdalah
Mailing Address:
The Word
2 Lydias Path
Westborough, MA 01581-1841
Send e-mail to editor@antiochian.org, with "The Word" in the subject line.
May 2013 Edition of The Word Now Available
The May 2013 issue includes the following articles:
What Language is This?, pg. 4
by R. Leo Olson
How to Think About Evil, Until You Can't, pg. 8
by Christopher Humphrey, Ph.D.
The Role of Women in the Orthodox Church, pg. 16
by Bishop Nicholas
Strengthening the Voice of Young Arab-Americans, pg. 20
by Laila Mokhiber
Works of the Order in Action: Project Mexico, pg. 22
Interview with Father George Shalhoub, pg. 24
by Elizabeth Ajluni
...and more!
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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.
