Welcome back to the podcast. This year, we’re changing things up with a renewed focus on long-form discussions. In this first episode of the season, Father Theophan introduces our latest series on salvation and suffering, exploring how the life of the Church and the witness of the martyrs reveal the meaning of righteous struggle in Christ.

St Kassiani Choir’s new Great Lent CD is now available for digital download or from your parish bookshop. Download at: https://music.antiochian.org.au/

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ.

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected].

Welcome to the final episode of 2025, as we celebrate five years of 'The Divine Lantern' (TDL).

This special anniversary episode opens with a message from Metropolitan Basilios, before taking a journey back to where it all began — our very first episode. We then hear words of encouragement and reflection from past and present guests, and conclude with heartfelt reflections shared by our listeners.

Thank you for walking this journey with us over the past five years!

Welcome to the final episode of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. For this closing chapter of Season 5, Fr. Jean is joined by Kh. Matilda as they reflect on the radiant life of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr. Together, they trace her journey and the courageous witness of her martyrdom. As the season comes to a close, they also take time to answer one final listener question.

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. 

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. 

Welcome to another episode of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. Today, Fr. Jean and Fr. Ignatius talk about the life of St. Nektarios of Aegina the Wonderworker, a beloved contemporary saint known for his humility, struggles, and miracles. We finish the episode by answering a question from one of our listeners.

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. 

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. 

Welcome to a new instalment of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. This week, we continue our series on the lives of the saints as George welcomes Deacon Joseph to discuss the life of St. Joseph of Damascus and his ministry. We’ll close today’s episode by answering a question from one of our listeners.

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. 

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. 

Welcome to the first episode of our new series, The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios joins us to discuss what makes a saint in today’s world. We’ll close today’s episode by answering a question on the faith from one of our listeners.

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. 

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. 

Welcome to the concluding episode in our series on the life of the Blessed Theotokos. In today’s reflection, Fr. Jean and Fr. Isaac focus on the Theotokos’ role as an intercessor for all believers. And as always, we’ll close with a reading from the Philokalia, guiding our hearts toward stillness.

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ.

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected].

Welcome to another episode in our series on the life of the Blessed Theotokos. In today’s episode, we reflect on the life of the Mother of God after the Resurrection of Christ. Joining us is Kh. Jamilla Zghaib from Saint Mary’s Dormition, who will help us explore her role in the early Church. And as always, we’ll close with a reading from the Philokalia, guiding our hearts toward stillness. 

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and weekly introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese, we hope this podcast educates, empowers, and enriches you by the Light of Christ. 

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected]. 

Welcome to another episode. We’re so glad you could join us as we continue our series on the life of the Blessed Theotokos. Today, we’ll discuss Mary’s journey raising Christ and the many sorrows she faced. Joining us again is Father Phillip Saba, who will guide us through this special topic. And, as always, we’ll listen to a passage from the Philokalia.

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese each week, we hope you are educated, empowered, and enriched by the Light of Christ through this podcast.

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected].au 

Hello and welcome to another episode. We’re so glad you could join us as we continue our series on the life of the Virgin Mary. Today, we’re talking about the Annunciation of the Theotokos, a truly meaningful moment in her story. Joining us is Father Phillip Saba from Saint Nicholas Church in Punchbowl, who will guide us through this special topic. And as always, we’ll listen to a passage from the Philokalia! 

With beautiful reflections, chanting, and introductions to the priests and faithful of the Archdiocese each week, we hope you are educated, empowered, and enriched by the Light of Christ through this podcast.

As always, if you have any questions about Orthodoxy or would like to submit a question for the podcast, please email us at [email protected]