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Orthodox Inter Christian Marriages Survey
June 23, 2021
Orthodox Inter Christian Marriages Survey Read more »

Divine Compassion and Christ in the Everyday Psalms and the Lord's Prayer
January 26, 2021
Divine Compassion and Christ in the Everyday Psalms and the Lord's Prayer Read more »

"Taste and See, that the Lord is Good!"
November 24, 2020
"Taste and See, that the Lord is Good!" Read more »

SCV Completes First Week of Living the Beatitudes: Everyday Encounters on the Spiritual Journey
June 08, 2020
We just completed our first week of SCV’s 9-week Series titled, “Living the Beatitudes: Everyday Encounters on the Spiritual Journey”. Five groups comprised of about 12-13 participants from North America and around the world, began meeting together with the help of two SCV co-facilitators. Read more »

SCV Announces A New Pilot Diakonima or Social Outreach Ministry
May 27, 2020
Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) is pleased to announce a new pilot diakonima or social outreach ministry. Inspired by heroic responses to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have developed a teleconference outreach ministry titled “Divine Compassion and Christ in the Everyday”. Read more »

Open for Registration: “Divine Compassion and Christ in the Everyday”
May 17, 2020
Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) is pleased to announce that our new diakonima or social outreach ministry “Divine Compassion and Christ in the Everyday” is NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. Read more »

Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) announces a new social outreach ministry “Divine Compassion and Christ in the Everyday”
May 08, 2020
Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) is pleased to announce a new pilot diakonima or social outreach ministry. Remarkable expressions of compassion demonstrated by others responding to the Covid-19 pandemic has inspired us to develop a teleconference outreach ministry.  This ministry is titled “Divine Compassion and Christ in the Everyday”.  Read more »

2020 Paschal Greetings
April 22, 2020
Christ is Risen! Today more than ever and from the depths of our hearts, we wish you and your loved ones every blessing for Pascha and the paschal season. Read more »

POSTPONEMENT of Saturday March 14, 2020 Conference
March 11, 2020
After thoughtful consideration, including advice from His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston and the New England Philoptochos, as well as the State of Emergency declared by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts due to the Corona Virus, the organizers of this Saturday’s Confronting Human Trafficking Conference has been postponed. Read more »

Register: Human Trafficking: Confronting Human Trafficking a Community Conversation
February 19, 2020
The program co-sponsored by SCV for Human Trafficking: Confronting Human Trafficking a Community Conversation has been released. Read more »

Confronting Human Trafficking a Community Conversation
February 17, 2020
Regardless of what town you live in, social or economic status, if your kids are online, they are at risk of communicating with someone who is pretending to be someone else. Millions of people fall for catfishing scams every year; sometimes it’s less serious, other times it can be deadly. Parents and kids should be aware of the risks. Read more »

Holiness and the Call to Serve Together: Saint Catherine’s Vision Canadian Book Launch took place at Windle House, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, on July 18, 2019
July 18, 2019
This event coincided with the Summer Semester class on Women in the Eastern Christian Church taught by Dr Presbytera Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald. Read more »

Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) Launches the Encountering Women of Faith Book Series
June 13, 2019
Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) joyfully announces the launch of our newest publication in the thought-provoking Encountering Women of Faith book series. Read more »

Release of Encountering Women
May 08, 2019
Encountering Women of Faith Volume III has been released! Read more »

Proposal for Introductory Parameters for the Ministry of Ordained Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church
March 29, 2019
This Proposal seeks to offer “first phase” considerations toward a more complete restoration of the ordained diaconate (both male and female) within the life of the Church. Read more »

Statement Regarding the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Call to Action on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
January 23, 2019
With January being Human Trafficking Awareness Month Saint Catherine's Vision has released this statement regarding the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Call to Action on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery. Read more »

Orthodox Women Speak: Discerning the ‘Signs of the Time’s'
December 18, 2018
SCV is pleased to announce we are electronically re-circulating as an educational “diakonia”, Orthodox Women Speak: Discerning the ‘Signs of the Time’s'. This book offers a penetrating introduction to vital themes related to the participation of women in the life of the Church. In celebration of its 20th year publication anniversary, the book is now available on our website. Read more »

Dr. Kyriaki Karidoyanes Fitzgerald visited the Sheptytsky Institute
November 01, 2018
On October 26, 2018, Dr. Kyriaki Karidoyanes Fitzgerald visited the Sheptytsky Institute and graciously agreed to an interview. Read more »

Anberin Pasha was inducted as SCV’s Young Scholar of the Year
October 29, 2018
On October 27, 2018 Anberin Pasha was inducted as SCV’s Young Scholar of the Year for her work as director and producer of the documentary film about Saint Maria of Paris “Love to the End”. Read more »

The Passing of Professor Evangelos Theodorou
October 21, 2018
Earlier this week, the heavenly realm received the soul of the faithful servant of God, Professor Evangelos Theodorou. Distinguished, Emeritus Professor of the University of Athens School of Theology, he also served as a theological faculty member of the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki. Read more »

Dr. Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald teaches “Explorations in Eastern Christian Spirituality” at the Sheptytsky Institute
July 10, 2018
“Explorations in Eastern Christian Spirituality” serves as a broad survey of the ascetico-mystical theology (Spirituality) of the Eastern Churches, as represented by a multiplicity of authors and texts (using both secondary and primary texts in English translation). Read more »

Second International Forum on Modern Slavery Convened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 5-8, 2018
May 05, 2018
Under the auspices of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, a second international forum on modern slavery convened in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 5-8, 2018.  This forum, entitled Old Problems in the New World, was cosponsored by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Buenos Aires and South America, and the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute (Berkeley, California). Read more »

Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) Recently Developed and Inaugurated a Survey for Orthodox Christian Faithful
February 03, 2018
In cooperation with the World Council of Churches’ Faith and Order Commission, Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) recently developed and inaugurated a Survey for Orthodox Christian Faithful. Read more »

Professor Kyriaki FitzGerald Speaks at Conference in Italy
October 19, 2017
Dr. Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald, Adjunct Professor of Theology at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and Co-founder and Executive Director of Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV), offered the key note presentation at the Consultation on “Ecumenical Perspectives to the Role of Women in the Churches.” Read more »

“Consultation on the Role of Women in the Churches.”
September 10, 2017
Saint Catherine’s Vision is releasing this update and reminder for responses from faithful members of the Orthodox Church to our “Open Invitation Survey” for the October 3-7, 2017 Bose Consultation on the “Consultation on the Role of Women in the Churches.” The September 20th due date is quickly approaching. Read more »

Dr. Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald Invited to Represent the Orthodox Church at World Council of Churches Conference in Bose, Italy
August 11, 2017
Saint Catherine’s Vision is pleased to announce its Executive Director, Dr. Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald, has been invited to serve as a representative of the Orthodox Church at an international conference hosted by the World Council of Churches: “Consultation on the Role of Women in the Churches” to be held October 3-7th, 2017 at the Monastery of Bose, in Bose, Italy. Read more »

Patriarchate of Alexandria’s Blessing of Deaconesses Inspires Encouraging Response from Distinguished Theologian, Emeritus Professor Evangelos Theodorou
February 24, 2017
During a telephone interview on Saturday, February 18th, 2017, the distinguished theologian, Emeritus Professor Evangelos Theodorou of the University of Athens School of Theology, respected authority of liturgical theology and the historiography of the ordination of deaconesses shared his appraisal regarding the recent blessing of deaconesses for the Orthodox Church in Africa to assist in the mission field. Read more »

SCV Participates in “Forum on Modern Slavery ‘Sin before our Eyes’”
February 09, 2017
SCV participated in the recent “Forum on Modern Slavery ‘Sin before our Eyes’” cosponsored by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Church of England. Advisory Board Member, Presbytera Maria Drossos, pictured below with His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew I, represented SCV for this historic event.  Read more »

Distinguished Theologian Responds to Patriarchate of Alexandria’s Decision to Restore the Ministry of Deaconesses for the Orthodox Church in Africa
November 25, 2016
Earlier this month the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria decided to proceed with the restoration of the ministry of deaconesses as an aid in the Orthodox mission field. Read more »

Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald Honored with the "Alumni of the Year Award" from Hellenic College Holy Cross
May 20, 2016
SCV's Co-Founder and Executive Director Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald was honored last night at the Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Alumni Dinner with the "Alumni of the Year Award". Read more »

SCV Extends the Calls for Proposals for “Divine Compassion and Human Trafficking”
February 02, 2016
We are announcing the extension of the deadline for submissions to Thursday, February 18, 2016 to allow adequate time for additional individuals and organizations to respond to this open “Call for Proposals”. Read more »

NEW FAQs Document on the Public Service Ministry “Divine Compassion and Human Trafficking"
January 13, 2016
Over the last 2-3 weeks, SCV has received numerous warm responses, inquiries and proposals from interested parties regarding their open "Call for Proposals," among which included a number of very good questions. Read more »

Seeking Specialists’ Through “Call for Proposals” for SCV’s “Divine Compassion and Human Trafficking ‘Diakonima’”
December 19, 2015
Feast Day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, November 2015, Sandwich, Massachusetts: Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV) recently announced their “Call for Proposals” requesting help from qualified persons desiring to assist in their first public service ministry or “diakonima” on “Divine Compassion and Human Trafficking”. Read more »

Saturday, November 7: Saint Catherine's Vision (SCV) presented Divine Compassion Conference III
November 18, 2015
Saint Catherine's Vision (SCV) presented Divine Compassion Conference III:  Divine Compassion and Women: Healing, Authority and Ministry in Orthodox Spiritual Tradition on Saturday, November 7th at the Archbishop Iakovos Library Learning and Resource Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology. Read more »

Saint Catherine's Vision (SCV) Announces Divine Compassion Conference III to be held on November 7
October 14, 2015
Saint Catherine's Vision (SCV) is pleased to announce Divine Compassion Conference III on:  Divine Compassion and Women: Healing, Authority and Ministry in Orthodox Spiritual Tradition to be held Saturday, November 7th from 9 am- 4 pm at the Archbishop Iakovos Library Learning and Resource Center of Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology. Read more »

Saint Catherine's Vision (SCV) Announces Divine Compassion Conference III
October 02, 2015
Saint Catherine's Vision announces their upcoming Divine Compassion Conference III, Women: Healing, Authroity and Ministry in the Orthodox Spiritual Tradition.  Read more »

Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia and Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald Co-Keynote Inter-national Orthodox Women's Conference in London September 11-13, 2015
September 22, 2015
Under the auspices of Pope Tawadros II, Orthodox Women's Ministries sponsored its first Orthodox Women's Conference in London, Sept. 11-13, 2015. An Inter-Orthodox conference where both men and women were welcomed to attend, the conference's two main objectives were to establish a general understanding of the role of women from a historical, theological and practical perspective in today's world; as well as to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the call to holiness for men and women in the life of the Church. Read more »

H.E. Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia delivered the Divine Compassion Distinguished Lecture at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
July 01, 2015
H.E. Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia delivered the Divine Compassion Distinguished Lecture at Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Saturday June 20th,, 2015.  He spoke on Divine Compassion and the Restoration of the Human Icon.  This Lectureship was presented by Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV), and co-sponsored with Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston.  Read more »

Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia to Offer the keynote for the Divine Compassion Distinguished Lectureship at HCHC, June 20, 2015
May 06, 2015
His Eminence Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia will offer the keynote on “Divine Compassion and Restoring the Human Icon” for the Divine Compassion Distinguished Lectureship at HCHC Saturday June 20, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m.   This event is being presented by Saint Catherine’s Vision (SCV). Read more »

Save the Date: June 20 2015, Distinguished Lectureship
April 17, 2015
For upcoming Distinguished Lectureship Series on June 20, 2015. Read more »

Call for Participation: Study on Orthodox Christians in Lay Ministry
March 19, 2015
Saint Catherine’s Vision’s Young Scholar, Presbytera Athanasia Mellos Kostakis, M.Div., MSW, a student at Boston University’s School of Theology is conducting research for her Doctor of Ministry project thesis.  It is a confidential study on Orthodox Christians in Lay Ministry.  Read more »

Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald To Speak at the "Orthodox Christian Women Lenten Retreat", Akron, OH
March 03, 2015
Saint Catherine's Vision Executive Director and Co-founder, Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald will speak at the "Orthodox Christian Women Lenten Retreat" in Akron, OH on March 14, 2015. Read more »

Saint Catherine's Vision is excited to announce the Divine Compassion Distinguished Lectureship!
February 10, 2015
Saint Catherine's Vision is pleased to announce for June 21, 2015, cosponsored by Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, the Divine Compassion Distinguished Lectureship with return keynote speaker Metropolitan Kallistos Ware of Diokleia. Read more »

SCV will be working on Volume III of the Encountering Book Series
February 10, 2015
SCV will be working on Volume III of the Encountering Book Series this coming June 2015. Read more »

Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald presented at the Deaconesses, Ordination of Women and Orthodox Theology International Conventional and Electronic Theological Seminar and Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece
February 09, 2015
SCV’s Co-founder and Executive Director, Dr. Kyriaki FitzGerald presented at the Deaconesses, Ordination of Women and Orthodox Theology International Conventional and Electronic Theological Seminar and Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece on January 22-24, 2015. Read more »

Dr. Kyriaki Fitzgerald-Karydoyanes to Present at the International Theological Conference on Deaconesses, Ordination of Women and Orthodox Theology, Thessaloniki
January 10, 2015
SCV's Executive Director, Dr. Kyriaki Fitzgerald-Karydoyanes will be presenting at the International Theological Conference on Deaconesses, Ordination of Women and Orthodox Theology to be held in Thessaloniki on January 22-25, 2015. Read more »

SCV Publishes "A Call for the Rejunvenation of the Ministry of the Ordained Deaconess."
November 29, 2014
Saint Catherine's Vision has published "A Call for the Rejunvenation of the Ministry of the Ordained Deaconess."  The document is addressed to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Secretariat of the Great and Holy Council.  Read more »

Divine Compassion and Women of the Church Videos Available Online
October 20, 2014
Saint Catherine's Vision is happy to announce that all of the videos from the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church: Theological Perspectives conference are available. Read more »

SCV Releases Videos from the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church Conference
August 12, 2014
Saint Catherine's Vision has released the first in a series of videos from the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church: Theological Perspectives conference. Read more »

Divine Compassion and Women of the Church Conference Held June 20-21, 2014
August 05, 2014
Read about the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church: Theological Perspectives conference held on June 20-21, 2014 at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in the July-August 2014. Read more »

Metropolitan Methodios Welcomes Metropolitan Kallistos to the Divine Compassion: Women in the Church Conference
July 02, 2014
(Brookline, MA) His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of Boston warmly welcomed the renowned theologian Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia to the Metropolis and the conference on “Divine Compassion: Women in the Church, Theological Perspectives.” The conference was held at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, MA on June 20-21, 2014.  Read more »

Thank You For Participating in the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church Conference!
June 23, 2014
Praise God and thanks to everyone who participated at the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church: Theological Perspectives conference! Read more »

Divine Compassion and Women of the Church: Theological Perspectives Conference to Take Place at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology June 20-21, 2014
May 07, 2014
Divine Compassion and Women of the Church: Theological Perspectives  is the theme  for the second in a series of conferences to take place at HCHC June 20 & 21, 2014.The  Conference Opens  Friday evening  June  20th  at 7pm with honored guest speakers followed  by an opening  reception at  the  Maliotis  Center on the  HCHC  campus. Read more »

Registration Open for the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church Conference
May 02, 2014
Registration is now open for the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church: Theological Perspectives conference at Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology on June 20-21, 2014. Read more »

Metropolitan Kallistos to Deliver the Keynote Address at the Divine Compassion and Women of the Church Conference
April 08, 2014
Divine Compassion and Women of the Church with keynote address by His Eminence Metropolitan Kallistos Ware will be held on June 20-21, 2014.  Read more »

Save the Date: Divine Compassion and Women of the Church Conference
December 23, 2013
SaVe ThE dAtE for our upcoming conference Divine Compassion and Women of the Church! Tentative dates for the conference are June 20-21, 2014.   Read more »

Divine Compassion Conference: Orthodox Christians in Service of Perfect Love Was a Fruitful Success!
December 09, 2013
The Divine Compassion Conference: Orthodox Christians in Service of Perfect Love was co-sponsored by Hellenic College Holy Cross, the Metropolis of Boston and Saint Catherine’s Vision on November 14-16, 2013, was a fruitful success! Read more »