Monthly Archives: March 2010

A Liturgical Explanation Saturday of Lazarus – “Having fulfilled Forty Days … we ask to see the Holy Week of Thy Passion.” With these words sung at Vespers of Friday, Lent comes to its end and we enter into the … Continue reading →

Onion Dome Will Discontinue Publishing Effective Immediately From the site … After a giving it a lot of thought, we at the Onion Dome have reached the painful decision to quit publishing the OD. We’ve had a run of just … Continue reading →

It was Thursday, the Feast of the Annunciation, and I was taking my daughter to high school. I said: “Wow, Holy Week.” She said, “I know, right? I can’t believe it’s already here.” “This Saturday’s Lazarus Saturday,” I said, “and … Continue reading →

Knowing I was headed to St Vladimir’s Seminary for their public Lenten Retreat, the wife and I decided, last year, that one of my teen’s Christmas presents would be tickets to a show (and a trip with Dad). Herself, above, … Continue reading →

Recently, I had the good fortune to enjoy some warm spring days in the Northeast at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, where I spent the weekend teaching, preaching, and hanging out with some wonderful young people at what’s known as … Continue reading →