In this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad is joined by Allan Ruhl, Apologist, Blogger and YouTuber. In commemoration of the Day of Mourning for the transfer of Hagia Sophia to a mosque by the Turkish authorities, the guys will examine the history of Muslim interaction with Byzantines and how the this history and what …
TheBadgerDad on The Meaning of Catholic: Greek Schism Pt 3
T. S. Flanders talks to Byzantine Catholic TheBadgerDad about the history of the Greek schism after the Council of Florence. This council is viewed as a “failure” by the Greek schismatics, but it also became the basis for many Eastern Catholic churches to be in full union with the Holy See. We will talk about …
The Precious Robe of Our Lady Feast Day
The Placing of the Precious Robe of Our Most Holy Lady and the Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople July 2nd is the feast of the Placing of the Precious Robe of Our Most Holy Lady and the Mother of God in the Church at Blachernae in Constantinople. Isn’t that a …
TOS Ep. VI: Vocations (Feat. Rev. Mike Bombak)
In this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad is joined by Rev. Mike Bombak, priest of the UGCC Eparchy of Edmonton, AB, Canada to discuss his vocation testimony and vocations in general. Rev. Mike posts his homilies and other reflections on Byzantine spirituality on Musings with Father Mike on YouTube and hosts a weekly podcast …
Synaxis of the 12 Apostles
Synaxis of the 12 Apostles We celebrate the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles the day after the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. The purpose of honouring the apostles together (rather than just on their individual feast days) is to commemorate their role in spreading the Gospel. So this week we will look at an …
The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Icon Corner
What makes a home a Byzantine Catholic home? An icon corner. This place of beauty and prayer is a beautiful reminder of who is at the centre of our lives: God. We’ve all heard of having a prayer corner in our homes, but Byzantines take this calling to the next level. In the post …
TOS Ep. V: On Fools-For-Christ (Feat. Bill Dykstra)
In this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad explores the relevant topic of Foolishness for Christ (Юродство or Юродивство), particularly in the life of St. Andrew of Constantinople and how the lessons of this particular charism speak to modern Christian life. TheBadgerDad is joined in this podcast by Bill Dykstra of The Hagios Dose Podcast …
The Orthodachs Show Ep. IV: Byzantine Fátima Revisited (Feat. Kevin Symonds)
In this episode of The Orthodachs Show, TheBadgerDad has an indepth conversation with his special guest, Mr. Kevin Symonds, author and Fátima expert. Mr. Symonds speaks on the details of the Third Part of the Secret of Fátima and of the “errors of Russia” mentioned by The Theotokos. He also reveals exclusive information about an …
Equal to the Apostles Constantine & Helena and Observances under Quarantine
Christ is Ascended! From Earth into Heaven! Friends, on this Holy Ascension Thursday, on the feast of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Constantine and Helena, we greet you! Much ink has been spent on the figure of St. Constantine, his notoriety and controversy. There are many actions throughout the history of his life which are regrettable and in …
Sts. Cyril and Methodius – May 11th
Cyril and Methodius Cyril and Methodius are two saints that are very important in the Byzantine churches. We remember them for bringing Christianity to the Slavic nations. And this is why we call them the apostles to the Slavs. These saints provide a great example to us all about how the East and West complement …