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OCN's coverage of the OCAMPR conference. Listen and watch different speakers below. Keynote Address by His Grace, Bishop John (Abdalah) of Worchester and New England. His Grace has a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from the Pittsburg Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from St. Vladimir Seminary. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/bishopjohnkeynote.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download   Michael Christakis, MD is the President of OCAMPR. Here he delivers the President's Annual Message. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/MichaelChristakisAddress.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download   Helen C. Kales, MD delivers "Care of the Aging Patient: Medical Perspective." Dr. Kales is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and is the Director of the Section of Geriatric Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/helenkalesmd.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download   Brenda K. O'Reilly, PhD delivers "Care of the Aging Patient: Psychology Perspective." Dr. O'Reilly is a Clinical Psychologist and a professional Christian Counselor. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/brendaoreillyPhd.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download   Fr. Antony Ugolnik delivers "Care of the Aging Patient: Pastoral Perspective." Fr Ugolnik is an Emeritus Professor of Ethics and Humanities at Frankin and Marshall College in Lancaster PA. He is the Pastor of Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Coatesville, PA. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/FrAnthonyUgolnik.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download

Executive Director Fr. Chris Metropulos and a crew from OCN attended a special service in Miami dedicated to praying for those suffering in the Syrian conflict. Click here to watch the service or look below and obtain information about how your parish can support Syria in prayer and let your voices be heard in this tragic situation. {youtube}WZ2CKyCLFno{/youtube}

On OCN Now, hear the real story about the current situation in Syria from Dean Triantafilou, Executive Director of IOCC. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/Triantafilou_Syria_092513.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download

Listen now to OCN's interview with Bishop Basil on the 4th meeting of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, taking place September 17 – 19. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/Bishop_Basil_with_music_intro.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download

On OCN Now, join us for an exclusive interview with His Eminence Metropolitan Philip, the primate of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. His Eminence has issued several statements calling for prayer and action on the current situation in Syria, where millions of Christians are suffering and in grave danger of persecution. Listen now to his thoughts on what will happen to Christians in Syria if the country is bombed, how people can help both the political situation and the millions of refugees, as well as about the Day of Solidarity that has been set for September 15th. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/On_Air/Met_Philip_mixed.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download

On OCN Now, Fr. Chris offers some brief comments on the Supreme Court's decision that DOMA's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/OCN_Now_FrC_130628.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download

OCN Now: On April 22nd, two Orthodox bishops traveling near Syria’s border with Turkey were kidnapped by unknown assailants as they were conducting humanitarian work in the area.  Their driver, Fatha’Allah Kabboud, a deacon in the Syriac Orthodox Church, was shot dead. Metropolitan Boulos Yazigi, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Aleppo, and Metropolitan Yohanna Ibrahim, the Syriac Archbishop of Aleppo, continue to be held hostage. Join Fr. Chris as he speaks with Charles Ajalat about a bipartisan letter that asks the State Department to make the immediate release of the bishops a priority. Find out how you can sign and help the effort! Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/OCN_NOW_130517.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download To read and/or download the full letter from Charles Ajalat, please visit the read more link below.

On OCN Now, Grace Brooks, roving cultural reporter for the Sounding, reviews the movie "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Click below to listen to the podcast. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_Now_2013/OCN_Now_130104.mp3{/audio}  

On OCN Now: Fr. Chris speaks with Jennifer Nahas and John Mahfouz of OCF about the 2013 Real Break trips. These week-long mission trips are a great way to get college students involved globally and learn more about Orthodoxy around the world. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_NOW_2011/OCN_Now_121221.mp3{/audio}  

Join Fr. Chris for his exclusive interview with Metropolitan Tikhon, the newly elected Primate of the Orthodox Church in America. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/Beatitude_Metropolitan_Tikhon_mixed.mp3{/audio}  

Fr. Theodore Stylianopoulos joins Fr. Chris to discuss the headlines about an ancient papyrus recently discovered and the claims that this small fragment may indicate that Jesus was married. Fr. Ted speaks candidly and thoughtfully about why this is not the case. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/BREAKING_NEWS/Breaking_News_121005.mp3{/audio}

"Join Fr. Chris as he speaks with Fr. Joseph Boules of St. Mary & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church in Anaheim, CA, about the recent violence against Coptic Christians following the posting of film on YouTube that portrays Mohammed in a negative light."Click here to download the press release. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/Mike/FrJosephBoules-120928.mp3{/audio}

"Join Fr. Chris as he speaks with Fr. Joseph Boules of St. Mary & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church in Anaheim, CA, about the recent violence against Coptic Christians following the posting of film on YouTube that portrays Mohammed in a negative light." Click here to download the press release. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/Mike/FrJosephBoules-120928.mp3{/audio} Direct File Link Download

His Grace Bishop Basil, Secretary of the Assembly of Bishops, joins Fr. Chris by telephone to update the faithful on a very productive meeting of the Hierarchs during their recent meeting in Chicago.Click here to download the statement. {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/CRTL/2012/September/Bishop_Basil_mixed.mp3{/audio}

The Sounding blogger/podcaster, Christy Pessemier also shares her thoughts on the movie theater shootings in Aurora, Colorado in a special podcast entitled “Response to Colorado Shooting: Don’t Give Evil the Front Row Seat.” {audio}http://www.myocn.net/images/stories/podcast/OCN_NOW_2011/OCN_NOW_120727-Pessemeir-Colorado_Shooting.mp3{/audio}