Open Up - Guest: Father John Hondros - St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church

In this episode, Father John shares insights into the significance of icons, the role of the church in community outreach, and the beauty of Greek Orthodox traditions, including the upcoming Greek Food Festival. Key TopicsTheological significance of icons as windows into heavenThe role of icons in personal devotion and divine graceThe church's outreach efforts to help those in needThe importance of the Virgin Mary and saints in Orthodox faithThe history and tradition of iconography, including Saint Luke's roleThe upcoming Greek Food Festival and community celebrationChapters00:00 Introduction to the Greek Food Festival and Father John's Parish03:50 The Meaning of Icons and Their Connection to Loved Ones07:29 Miracles and Blessings Through Icons09:33 Favorite Saints and Iconography in the Church11:53 Saint Potascavy and Healing Icons13:01 Mary Mother of God and the Stigma of Mary Magdalene14:43 Mary Magdalene's Role in the Resurrection and Holy Tradition16:14 Why Orthodoxy Preserves the Full Revelation of God17:42 The Foundations of Orthodox Faith and the Nicene Creed18:37 What to Expect at the Greek Food Festival and Community Celebration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.