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.

Author Titlesort icon Date Subjects
Salaris, Fr. Stephen "Sneak Previews" of the Heavenly Kingdom May 2006 theology
Wickes, Julia About Ancient Faith Radio March 2008 Evangelism
Najim, Fr. Michel An Antiochian Christian Viewpoint on the Gospel of Judas June 2006 Theology
Veronis, Fr. Luke A. An Incredible Calling in Life March 2006
Ministry
Evangelism
Allen, Kevin An Interview with Charles Ajalat on Orthodox Unity in America, Part 1 March 2008
SCOBA
Evangelism
Allen, Fr. Joseph An Invitation to Return April 2006 Spirituality
Morris, Fr. John An Orthodox Response to the Recent Roman Catholic Declaration on the Nature of the Church October 2007 Theology
Nimey, Cindy Antiochian Women Celebrate Their 35th Anniversary March 2008 AOW
Corey, Joy Antiochian Women: The Be-attitudes of a Servant December 2007
Antiochian Women
Spirituality
Purpura, V. Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Are We Doing Enough For Our Teens? May 2008 Teen SOYO
Cramer, Douglas Bringing Light to the World Wide Web: Antiochian Archdiocese Online March 2008
Evangelism
Antiochian.org
Allen, Kevin Church Growth Orthodox Style May 2007 Evangelism
Editors Communities in Action May 2007
Metropolitan PHILIP
Bishops
Michaels, Fr. Anthony Conciliarity in the Orthodox World View November 2006 Spirituality
Smith, Bryan Education in Christ The Growth of Orthodox Schools April 2007
Children
Education
PHILIP, Metropolitan Eulogy of Ernest J. Saykaly April 2006 Metropolitan PHILIP
Yacio, Judy First National Conference on Orthodox Schools Confirms Yearning to Promote Christian Learning Environment October 2007
Children
Education
Manzuk, Daniel Great and Holy Saturday: the Forgotten Feast April 2008 Holy Saturday
Kinan, Mark Icons from Sinai February 2008 Spirituality
Long, Forrest Journeying East: Finding Spiritual Sanctuary in the Eastern Orthodox Church April 2007
Spirituality
Conversion
Cross, Dn. Andrew Lights Camera Action. Orthodoxy Now June 2007 Communication
Nasr, Economos Constantine Marriage and Family Retreat October 2006 Spirituality
Mathewes-Green, Frederica Men and Church December 2007 Spirituality
PHILIP, Metropolitan Metropolitan PHILIP Addresses Archdiocese Convention September 2009
Metropolitan PHILIP
Bishops
Antiochian Archdiocese
Editors Metropolitan PHILIP Receives an honory Doctorate at St. Tikhon’s Seminary Graduation September 2007 Metropolitan PHILIP
PHILIP, Metropolitan Metropolitan PHILIP's Address at St. Tikhon's Seminary Commencement October 2007 Metropolitan PHILIP
PHILIP, Metropolitan Metropolitan PHILIP's Address to the 48th Archdiocesan Convention General Assembly September 2007 Metropolitan PHILIP
Editors Metropolitan Silouan Elected for Archidiocese of Argentina December 2006 bishops
Shadeed,Christopher NAC SOYO President's Message on Unity Sunday March 2008 Teen SOYO
Saba, Tom Navigating through Africa and Led by the Cross January 2007 Evangelism
Nasr, Very Rev. Constantine Orthodox Unity: A Local Example January 2008 Unity
Editors Orthodox World: Romanian Orthodox Church Elects New Patriarch October 2007 Bishops
Allen, Kevin Part II: An Interview with Charles Ajalat on Orthodox Unity in America April 2008
Orthodox Unity
SCOBA
Panorama Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Honors Metropolitan PHILIP with the John Anderson Award April 2007
Metropolitan PHILIP
Bishops
Salaris, Fr. Steven C. Preaching "Christ Crucified" at Christmas December 2006 Spirituality
Nassif, Bradley Reclaiming the Gospel March 2006 Evangelism
PHILIP, Metropolitan Reflection of Metropolitan PHILIP on His Fortieth Anniversary December 2006
Metropolitan PHILIP
Bishops
Gillquist, Very Rev. Peter Retrospective on the EOC Reception into the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese September 2007 Evangelism
Editors SCOBA Recognition of Fr. Paul Schneirla May 2008 SCOBA
Morelli, Fr. George Smart Marriage: How an Attitude of Entitlement Undermines Marriage May 2007
Spirituality
Marriage
Editors St. George of Troy, Michigan Triple Celebration December 2006
Metropolitan PHILIP
Bishops
Baine, Katherine Stewardship: Why Do You Give? Have You Asked Yourself Lately? March 2007
Fundraising
Spirituality
Homsey, Harvey H.H. Stewardship: Why My Family Tithes May 2006 Fundraising
Truslow, John Summa Contra “Fundraisers” January 2008 Fundraising
Editors The Al-Kafaàt Foundation October 2007 Charity
Nova, Andrew The Authenticity of Orthodoxy in a Post-Modern World June 2006 Orthodox Living
Ajalat, Charles The Cloud of Witnesses Chapel June 2006 Church Growth
Esper, Metropolitan SABA The Diaconate in the Church Today February 2008
Bishops
Spirituality
Huneycutt, Fr. Joseph The Faith. It's Simple. (Really.) October 2006 Theology
Allen, Very Rev. Joseph The Falling Asleep in Christ of The Most Rev. Archbishop PETER (L’Huillier) January 2008
Bishops
SCOBA
OCA
Morris, Fr. John The Holy Tradition and the Veneration of Mary and other Saints in the Orthodox Church June 2007
Theology
Spirituality
Morelli, Fr. George The Parenting Vocation: Living the Life of Christ March 2006 Spirituality
Fr. Ilyas Kurban The Passion Week And Holy Saturday April 1958
Holy Week
Passion Week
Holy Saturday
Huneycutt, Fr. Joseph The Prayer Discipline of St. Philip the Evangelist December 2007
Spirituality
St. Philip
Gallaway, Fr. Thomas The Sacred Nature of Sex May 2006 Spirituality
Samara, Khalil The Spiritual Director: A Guide and Mentor January 2007 Spirituality
Allen, Fr. Joseph The Thoughts of Metropolitan PHILIP April 2006 Theology
Editors The Word interviews Very Rev. Anthony Yazge, new Antiochian Village Camp director November 2006 Antiochian Village
Damick, Fr. Andrew Stephen Theophany or Twelfth Night: Which Do You Choose? March 2007 Theology
Allen, Fr Joseph Thoughts of Metroplitan PHILIP on Missiology March 2006 Evangelism
Burns, Rick What is Primary to Orthodox Spirituality? November 2006 Spirituality
Yazge, Fr. Anthony Where Do You Stand? January 2009 Teen SOYO
Manzuk, Rdr. Daniel Why a Fast for Dormition? June 2008
Spirituality
Dormition
Fasting
Cook, Gregory Words We Live By: ORTHODOX & American Ideals In Foundational Texts May 2008 Spirituality