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Series 9: THE MAGI OF MANHATTAN: IN SEARCH OF THE TRUE GOD: A SCRIPTURAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE NAMES OF GOD (Fall 2010)
The Magi of Manhattan, explores the names of God that “reflect His whole, divine character” and are found throughout the Bible. While His nature is complete and unchangeable, the names reveal the relationship between God and man and how it evolved/changed over the course of creation and human history. The hope is that like the Magi in this search of the one, true God we can come to have a better understanding and relationship with the God that we worship.
Series 8: THE WORD XP: AN INTRODUCTION TO WORD PROCESSING OF THE BIBLE (Summer 2010) Themes discussed included the structure, organization, and groupings of the various books of the Bible; the reasons behind the exclusion of certain books; the Biblical basis for the Liturgical services of the Church; the Bible as history or metaphor; the cultural and historical context of the most prominent Biblical stories; the relationship between the Old and New Testaments; and what the Bible reveals about God and man and our relationship with one another.
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Series 7: GREEKS BEARING GIFTS: MOUNT OLYMPUS MEETS MANHATTAN (Winter 2010)
In this series, Fr. Frank compares and contrasts Greek mythology and Christianity as a guide for addressing contemporary social issues. Is religion a Trojan Horse? Did the Bible co-opt Greek mythology or did Jesus use these myths as helpful reference points to teach a completely unique message?
Download FOS VOICE #10 March 2010 Greeks Bearing Gifts Summary & Onassis Center reception - pdf
Series 6: FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BACK HOME (Fall 2009)
Providing hope of our return home to God, the gold colored path of Oz is a metaphor of life’s adventure, inviting us to develop our hearts, minds and strength as we make our way back to Him.
Download FOS Summaries Compilation Series 6 Follow the Yellow Brick Road Back Home - pdf
Series 5: SOUL TREK: CULTIVATING YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE (Summer 2009)
Who are we and what is the purpose of our existence? Who or what determines our future? How do we decide what direction our lives should take?
Download FOS Summaries Compilation Series 5 Soul Trek - pdf
Series 4: WHAT IS SO GREAT ABOUT ORTHODOXY? A JOURNEY OF FAITH AND DOUBT THROUGH GREAT LENT (Winter 2009)
The focus is on the common arguments against Orthodox Christianity and the counter-argument responses.
Download FOS Summaries Compilation Series 4 What is so Great About Orthodoxy - pdf
Series 3: LORD OF THE RINGS–LIVING THE SACRAMENTS (Fall 2008)
Each of the seven sacraments was discussed in light of Tolkien’s famous trilogy with special attention given to the application of each sacrament in the circumstances of contemporary life.
Download FOS Summaries Compilation Series 3 Lord of the Rings - pdf
Series 2: SPIRIT AND THE CITY (Summer 2008)
An exploration of how to access the joyous life that we were created to live with God.
Download FOS Summaries Compilation Series 2 Spirit and the City - pdf
Series 1: SPIRITUAL LESSONS OF GREAT LENTEN SUNDAYS (Spring 2008)
An in-depth understanding of our faith inspiring us in our everyday lives and for our Lenten journey towards the new life offered by Christ in His Kingdom.
Download FOS Summaries Compilation Series 1 Spiritual Lessons of Great Lent Sundays - pdf
FOS SUMMARIES
Presented by: Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos
Summarized by: Dorothy Poli & Daniel Padovano
& Helen Tellas & Callie Lappas
FOS Summaries are synopses of a session presentation by Fr. Frank and also includes points in the dialogue and Q&A between Fr. Frank and FOS participants. The summary authors organize the points conceptually and may further elaborate on certain ideas previously presented by Fr. Frank.
Series 8: The Word XP
Summer 2010 Schedule of Presentations
Tuesday, June 15: Reception and Introduction: INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE
Tuesday, June 22: Beginnings: Open WORD, NEW DOCUMENT
Tuesday, June 29: Captivity – Liberation: TEMPLES AND TEMPLATES
Tuesday, July 13: Wisdom of Poetry: CLIP ART
Tuesday, July 20: Major Prophets: SPELL/GRAMMAR CHECKER
Tuesday, July 27: Minor Prophets: SCAN FOR VIRUS
Tuesday, August 3: Four Gospels: VERSIONS – SAVE AS OTHER FORMATS
Tuesday, August 10: Book of Acts: HYPERLINK
Tuesday, August 17: Epistles: TIMES NEW ROMANS &
Revelation: IT IS ALL WINGDINGS FOR ME
Series 7: GREEKS BEARING GIFTS: Mount Olympus Meets Manhattan
Winter 2010 Schedule of Presentations
Thursday, January 14 Kick-Off at Onassis Cultural Center
Tuesday, January 19 Myths Today: Interpreting Mythology for Manhattan Minds
Tuesday, January 26 In The Beginning: Story of Origins, Creation Myths & Theogony
Tuesday, February 2 Olympian Gods: Compare and Contrast to Christian Virtues
Tuesday, February 9 Ages of Mankind: Human Heroes
Tuesday, February 16 Serpent Slayers: Saints Battle Evil
Tuesday, February 23 Great exploits and Odysseys: The Meaning of Quests
Tuesday, March 2 The Strong: Heracles and Theseus
Tuesday, March 9 The Trojan War
Tuesday, March 16 Jason and the Argonauts
Tuesday, March 23 The End of Heroes?
Series 6: FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BACK HOME
Fall 2009 Schedule of Presentations
October 6: Introduction and Social Gathering at Greek Press Offices
14: A Culture of Munchkin Faith
20: The Yellow Brick Road
27: If I Only Had a Brain
November 3: Lions Tigers and Bears
10: The Woodman’s Ax
17: Melting Wicked Witches
24 Freeing Slaves in Oz?
December 1: The Wizard
8: There’s No Place Like Home?
15: Dorothy’s Priorities
Series 5: SOUL TREK: Cultivating your Spiritual Life
Summer 2009 Schedule of Presentations
1. Stages of Spiritual Life June 16
2. God's Call to Adventure * June 23
3. Resistance is Futile June 30
4. The Need for Spock (Mentorship) July 7
5. Confronting the Dark Side (Risk) July 14
6. Fighting Klingons (Seizing the Sword) July 21
7. The Awakening July 30
8. Kirk, Spock & McCoy (Spirit, Soul & Body) August 4
9. Life in the Spirit August 11
10. Q&A August 25
Series 4: What is So Great about ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY?
A Journey of Faith and Doubt through Great Lent
Winter 2009 Schedule of Presentations
1. Who are Today’s False Prophets? January 20, 2009
2. Does God Exist? January 27, 2009
3. Religion or Science? February 3, 2009
4. Creation or Evolution? February 10, 2009
5. Do We Need the Church? March 17, 2009
6. Does Absolute Truth Exist? March 24, 2009
7. Why does Evil Exist? March 31, 2009
8. Resurrection or Reincarnation? April 7, 2009
Series 3: The Lord of the Rings-Living the Sacraments
Fall 2008 Schedule of Presentations
1. Introduction: Sacraments - Events Transcending Time September 23, 2008
2. Baptism (I): Beginning the Journey to Theosis September 30, 2008
3. Baptism (II) & Chrismation: Anointing of a King or Queen October 6, 2008
4. Holy Confession: Healing Relationships October 13, 2008
5. Holy Ordination: Prophet, Priest, King October 20, 2008
6. Holy Unction: Therapy for our Wounds October 28, 2008
7. Marriage (I): Emptying and Dependency November 11, 2008
8. Marriage (II): Salvation through Another Person November 18, 2008
9. Marriage (III): The Model vs. the Pitfalls November 25, 2008
10. Holy Communion: Touching God December 2, 2008
Series 2: Spirit and the City
Summer 2008 Schedule of Presentations
1. The Joy of the Holy Spirit - Part I&II June 10 & 17, 2008
2. Holy Communion: With Fear, Faith and Love June 24, 2008
3. Sts. Peter & Paul and Birth of the Church July 1, 2008
4. Angels vs. Humans: Union of Material & Immaterial July 8, 2008
5. Prophet Elijah, the Forerunner of Priests July 22, 2008
6. St. Panteleimon, the Unmercenary: Forgiveness July 29, 2008
7. The Transfiguration of Christ August 5, 2008
8. The Dormition of the Theotokos August 12, 2008
Series 1: Spiritual Lessons of Great Lent
Spring 2008 Schedule of Presentations
1. Parable of the Good Samaritan February 12, 2008
2. Triodion and Repentance February 19, 2008
3. St. Gregory of Palamas: “How do we know God” March 16, 2008
4. The Veneration of the Holy Cross: The “Oasis” March 25, 2008
5. St. John Climacus: “The Ladder of Divine Ascent” April 1, 2008
6. St. Mary of Egypt: The Power of Repentance April 8, 2008
7. The Victory of Christ’s Resurrection April 15, 2008
FOS—Forum on Orthodox Spirituality—is a ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity inaugurated on February 12, 2008. Conducted by Rev. Frank Marangos, D.Min, Ed.D, FOS was created in response to the need voiced by New York-area professional men and women for deeper spiritual illumination and nourishment. FOS aims to transform lives by drawing attendees into a fuller understanding of Orthodox faith and worship, all in the context of contemporary society. FOS also seeks to build strong relationships and a sense of community.
* “we” or “us” mostly refers collectively to all of humanity OR as logical or appropriate may refer solely to Orthodox Christians
