Fr. Thomas Hopko

Understanding the Cross of Christ

Fr. Tom takes an extensive look at the death of Christ and the juridical assumptions that have been taught largely in the West. This talk was given in March 2009 at Holy Ascension Orthodox Church in Charleston, SC.

Spiritual Practice: Orthodox Christian Faith and Homosexual Attraction and Behavior

The second talk at the Chicago Synergy conference in 2011.

Theological Vision: Orthodox Christian Faith and Human Sexuality

Orthodox Christian Synergy is a pan-Orthodox organization consisting of clergy and lay representatives of Chicago-area Orthodox Christian parishes who seek to project awareness of Orthodox Christianity to the public at large. Synergy works together with its parent organization, the Orthodox...

Christ and the Poor

Fr. Tom speaks at the 25th anniversary of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.

Overview of Romans - Part 2

Part 2 of a talk at the 2005 Antiochian Archdiocese Convention in Troy, MI.

Overview of Romans - Part 1

Part 1 of a talk at the 2005 Antiochian Archdiocese Convention in Troy, MI.

A Walk Through the Apocalypse - Part 3

This is the final section of Fr. Tom Hopko teaching on the entire book of the Apocalypse (Revelation). Our thanks to the people of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Clinton, MS for providing these recordings.

A Walk Through the Apocalypse - Part 2

Part 2 of Fr. Tom's verse by verse teaching through the book of Revelation

A Walk Through the Apocalypse - Part 1

Fr. Tom tackles the entire book of Revelation in this three-part series delivered at a Lenten retreat sponsored by Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Clinton, MS, where Archpriest Paul Yerger is pastor.

Our Death in Him

Part 3 of a talk given at Holy Dormition Monastery at a retreat sponsored by the Orthodox Women in The Healing Ministries.

The Death of Jesus

Part 2 of a talk given at Holy Dormition Monastery at a retreat sponsored by the Orthodox Women in The Healing Ministries.

The Death of Christ and Our Death in Him: Contemporary Issues in Light of the Church's Teachings

Part 1 of a talk given at Holy Dormition Monastery at a retreat sponsored by the Orthodox Women in The Healing Ministries, http://owhm.org.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 3-4)

Part 3-4 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 3-3)

Part 3-3 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 3-2)

Part 3-2 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 3-1)

Part 3-1 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 2-5)

Part 2-5 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 2-4)

Part 2-4 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 2-3)

Part 2-3 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 2-2)

Part 2-2 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 2-1)

Part 2-1 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 1-2)

Part 1-2 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11 2007 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville, CA.

Who is the Theotokos (Part 1-1)

Part 1-1 of a three-part lecture series delivered at the Northern California Antiochian Diocesan Women's Retreat, November 9-11.

Creativity and Art (Part 2)

This is the second part of a lecture delivered at the Liturgical Music conference sponsored by PSALM at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, IL, August 2006.

Creativity and Art (Part 1)

This is the first part of a lecture delivered at the Liturgical Music conference sponsored by PSALM at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Cicero, IL, August 2006.

The Word of the Cross - Part 4

From the CD available at St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, here is part four of Fr. Tom Hopko speaking on The Word of the Cross.

The Word of the Cross - Part 3

From the CD available at St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, here is part three of Fr. Tom Hopko speaking on The Word of the Cross.

The Word of the Cross - Part 2

From the CD available at St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, here is part two of Fr. Tom Hopko speaking on The Word of the Cross.

The Word of the Cross - Part 1

From the CD available at St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, here is part one of Fr. Tom Hopko speaking on The Word of the Cross.

The Magnificat - Part 2

Part 2 of Fr. Tom's teaching on the words of the Mother of God.

The Magnificat - Part 1

"My Soul Magnifies the Lord!" Fr. Tom delivers a 2 part talk on the words of the Theotokos upon learning she was bearing God the Word.

Loving God with All Your Strength: Performing Deeds of Mercy

Fr. Thomas was the guest speaker at the fund raising reception for the St. Herman House in Cleveland - part of the ministry of Focus North America. He is introduced by Nicholas Chakos, Executive Director of Focus North America.

Spiritual Springtime for American Orthodoxy: Reflections on the last 40 Years

Fr. Tom spoke at the 40th Anniversary of the consecration of the chapel at the Orthodox Monastery of the Transfiguration in Ellwood City, PA on September 27, 2008.

The Sermon on the Mount (Part 2)

Part 2 of a talk given at a Lenten retreat on March 15, 2008, at the St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church in Lackawanna, NY.

The Sermon on the Mount (Part 1)

Part 1 of a talk given at a Lenten retreat for the Council of Orthodox Christian Churches on the Niagara Frontier on March 15, 2008 at the St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church in Lackawanna, NY.

The Lord's Prayer

A talk given at the Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers on March 16, 2008, at Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Buffalo, NY.

Christ: The Icon of God

A sermon given at the the Divine Liturgy on the Sunday of Orthodoxy, March 16, at St. Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church in Lackawanna, NY.

The Ascension of Christ - Part 2

This is part 2 of Fr. Thomas Hopko's talk on The Ascension delivered at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (OCA) in Parma, OH. Our thanks to Protodeacon Anthony Kall at Holy Trinity for the recordings.

The Ascension of Christ - Part 1

On May 24, 2014, Fr. Thomas Hopko gave a retreat at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (OCA) in Parma Ohio and spoke on The Ascension. He is introduced by the priest at Holy Trinity Fr. Alexander Garklavs.

The 55 Maxims of Fr. Thomas Hopko