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Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
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OrthoAnalytikaOrthoAnalytika
Welcome to OrthoAnalytika, Fr. Anthony Perkins' podcast of homilies, classes, and shows on spirituality, science, and culture - all offered from a decidedly Orthodox Christian perspective. Fr. Anthony is a mission priest and seminary professor for the UOC-USA. He has a diverse background, a lot of enthusiasm, and a big smile. See www.orthoanalytika.org for show notes and additional content.
Homily - The Sunday of Orthodoxy
9 Mar 2025 at 12:44pm

The Sunday of Orthodoxy: Embrace the Fullness of the Faith
Fr. Anthony Perkins

Every morning we join together and pray:

Lord, save and have mercy on our civil authorities; protect our nation with peace, subduing our every foe and adversary. Fill t...




Homily - Cheesefare Sunday/Sunday of Forgiveness
2 Mar 2025 at 2:14pm

MATTHEW 6:14-21

The Lord said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. And when you fast, do not look disma...



Revelation - Session 15
27 Feb 2025 at 1:49pm

Revelation Class 15;  Heading to the Final Showdown
26 February 2025
Revelation, Chapter Twenty – Twenty-two

 

Andrew of Caesarea, Commentary on the Apocalypse, ed. David G. Hunter, trans. Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou, vol. 123, The Fathers of t...





Homily - Judgment/Meatfare Sunday
23 Feb 2025 at 2:11pm

St. Matthew 25:31-46. Fr. Anthony covers the literal meaning and two spiritual meanings of the parable, noting that it should come as no surprise that diligently following the Orthodox Way prepares us to move to the right-hand, glory and thanks to...



Homily - Parable of the Prodigal Son
16 Feb 2025 at 2:28pm

(Luke 15: 11-32). Riffing off of St Nikolai Velimirovic, Fr Anthony preaches on the attributes of love - patience, forgiveness, and joy - that the father exhibits towards his sons as he pastors and encourages them them towards perfection.

(Luke 15:...




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A Podcast for Priests Who Need Priests
How (Not) to Improve Clergy Selection and Development
14 Jul 2022 at 2:38pm
Today Fr. Anthony waves the "Good Idea Wand" (a cursed artifact to be sure) to come up with solutions to the problem of maladjusted clergy. He then invites Fr. Gregory to evaluate them. The ideas they discuss are; psychological evaluations, mand...

Where Do Thoughts Come From?
11 Jul 2022 at 12:30pm
Fr. Anthony talks with Fr. Gregory about scientific theories about the origin of thoughts and how the Orthodox understanding covers and improves on them both theologically and practically. This should not be surprising as Orthodoxy grounds anthro...

Missions and Stewardship with Fr. Robert Holet
18 Jun 2022 at 5:15pm
Fr. Anthony continues his discussion with Fr. Robert, author of "The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering" about some of the necessities, joys, and struggles that come with starting and nurturing a mission. This tim...

Ritualizing Opportunities for Grace in Mission Work
6 Jun 2022 at 1:30pm
Fr. Anthony continues his discussion with Fr. Robert Holet, author of "The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering" about mission work, this time focusing on the need to organize and routinize the work of the parish int...

Talking Missions (and Horses) with Fr. Robert Holet
24 May 2022 at 2:36pm
Fr. Robert Holet is the author of The First and Finest: Orthodox Christian Stewardship as Sacred Offering, one of the best practical guides to fostering a healthy parish culture that you can find. Fr. Robert is also one of Fr. Anthony's mentors, ...


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President - Robin Bodnar

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Treasurer - Yaryna Pukalo

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Inventory Control - Barbara Hutzayluk

Volunteers - Liliia Baranova

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                       Sandy Ritter

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Cantor - John Koretski

Members - Steven Amey

                     Ryan Anderson

                     Daniel Anderson

                     Hayden Arp

                     Richard Bodnar

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                     Nikolai Fartuch

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