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The Damascene Podcast

by Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative

The Damascene Podcast features Scriptural and patristic readings with accompanying commentary, lives of saints, as well as other spiritually educational contributions. It is is a production of the Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative.

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  1. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 80-82

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  2. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 77-79

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  3. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 72-76

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  4. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 70-71

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  5. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 67-69

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  6. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 65-66

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  7. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 61

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  8. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 59-60

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  9. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 55-58

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  10. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 54

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  11. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 51-53

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  12. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 49-50

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  13. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 46-48

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  14. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 44-45

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  15. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 40-43

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  16. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 36-39

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  17. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 31-35

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  18. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 28-30

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  19. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 22-27

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  20. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 16-21

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  21. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 14-15

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  22. St. Anthony Parts 12-13

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  23. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Part 11

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  24. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 8-10

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  25. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 7

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  26. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 5 and 6

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  27. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 3 and 4

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  28. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Introduction and Prologue

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  29. Life of St. Anthony the Great | Parts 1 and 2

    The Life of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius the Great. From Christian Classics Ethereal Library, Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series II, Volume 4, editor Philip Schaff. If you are enjoying this series, please consider making a donation to the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational...

  30. St.Hippolytus of Rome | On Daniel Part 5 |

    For more information, visit: https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com How to Make a Donation: For donations over $15,000 to the students of the Metropolis of America, please make checks payable to: GOC Missions 151 Heron Rd Cobleskill, NY 12043 memo: OEI Scholarship ______________ Payment options for…

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  31. St.Hippolytus of Rome | On Daniel Part 4 |

    For more information, visit: https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com How to Make a Donation: For donations over $15,000 to the students of the Metropolis of America, please make checks payable to: GOC Missions 151 Heron Rd Cobleskill, NY 12043 memo: OEI Scholarship ______________ Payment options for…

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  32. St.Hippolytus of Rome | On Daniel Part 3 |

    For more information, visit: https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com How to Make a Donation: For donations over $15,000 to the students of the Metropolis of America, please make checks payable to: GOC Missions 151 Heron Rd Cobleskill, NY 12043 memo: OEI Scholarship ______________ Payment options for…

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  33. St.Hippolytus of Rome | On Daniel Part 2 |

    For more information, visit: https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com How to Make a Donation: For donations over $15,000 to the students of the Metropolis of America, please make checks payable to: GOC Missions 151 Heron Rd Cobleskill, NY 12043 memo: OEI Scholarship ______________ Payment options for…

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  34. St.Hippolytus of Rome | On Daniel Part 1 |

    For more information, visit: https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com How to Make a Donation: For donations over $15,000 to the students of the Metropolis of America, please make checks payable to: GOC Missions 151 Heron Rd Cobleskill, NY 12043 memo: OEI Scholarship ______________ Payment options for…

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  35. Updates on the Initiative & More

    Fr. John discusses how the Initiative is growing and also the challenges associated with that growth. Furthermore, he discusses the Encyclical put out by the Holy Synod on the topic of the education of our youth. Please watch our Headmaster's SPOTS Interview:...

  36. "A Sacrifice of Praise": A Conversation with Peter George

    Vasilios sits down (via Zoom) with Byzantine Chant instructor Peter George to discuss his experience with Byzantine Chant, its rich tradition, English translations, his work at the Initiative, and his own recent translation of the Supplicatory Canon to St. Anastasia. To register for Byzantine…

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  37. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 34

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Metropolitan Moses of Toronto. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/. Or, you may…

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  38. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 33

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Basil, age 9. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/. Or, you may send a check to:...

  39. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 32

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Seraphima Asimakos, Discussion Group Participant and Support Staff. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to...

  40. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 31

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Noah, 18, Teenage Discussion Group Participant. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to…

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  41. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 30

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Sister Makrina, Adult Discussion Group Participant. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to...

  42. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 29

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Elijah, 13. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/. Or, you may send a check to…

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  43. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 28

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Presbytera Megan, Latin and History Teacher. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/....

  44. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 27

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Greg, Initiative Intern. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/. Or, you may send a...

  45. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 26

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: John, age 18, Initiative Alumnus and Seminarian at S.P.OT.S. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to...

  46. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 25

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Cassian, 12. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/. Or, you may send a check to:...

  47. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 24

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Miss Hamos, Reading and Writing, Modern Greek, and Catechism Teacher. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to...

  48. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 23

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Mary, age 10. To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/. Or, you may send a check to:...

  49. The Initiative Reads the Lives of The Saints | St. Cuthbert | 22

    The students, faculty and parents of the St. John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative read the Life of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne. Readers: Alexander, age 11 To donate to the Initiative Scholarship Fund by PayPal, go to https://orthodoxlearninggoc.com/donate/. Or, you may send a check…

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About this show

The Damascene Podcast features Scriptural and patristic readings with accompanying commentary, lives of saints, as well as other spiritually educational contributions.

It is is a production of the Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative.

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Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Damascene Podcast have?

The Damascene Podcast has 150 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 9, 2026.

What is The Damascene Podcast about?

The Damascene Podcast features Scriptural and patristic readings with accompanying commentary, lives of saints, as well as other spiritually educational contributions. It is is a production of the Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative.

How often does The Damascene Podcast release new episodes?

The Damascene Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 150 episodes since May 2020.

Who hosts The Damascene Podcast?

The Damascene Podcast is created and hosted by Saint John of Damascus Orthodox Educational Initiative.
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