Orthodox Church of the Mother of God

Lessons in Our Faith - Sacrament of Confession

“Lessons in Our Faith” is a series of instructional videos produced by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) featuring His Grace, Bishop Michael. In this installment, the topic is the Sacrament of Confession. Using his popular “7 Questions and 7 Answers” format, Bishop Michael discusses this subject in a concise and direct manner. In less than ten minutes, the video offers the fundamental teaching about this sacrament with encouragement for the beneficial participation in sacramental confession by the faithful within the life of the Church

Lessons in Our Faith - Fasting

In this installment of “Lessons in Our Faith”, Bishop Michael offers clear and concise teaching on the subject of fasting.

Lessons in Our Faith - Our Time, Talent, and Treasure

Lessons in Our Faith - offered by His Grace, Bishop Michael The Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) presents this video as part of its "Lessons in Our Faith" series. In this installment, Bishop Michael discusses an approach to Christian stewardship and the support of the local parish community.

Lessons in Our Faith - The Theotokos

The Theotokos: 7 Questions and 7 Answers In this video presented by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America), Bishop Michael offers a brief talk about the Virgin Mary ~ the Theotokos. By way of answering seven common questions, His Grace provides much needed teaching so Orthodox Christians will be able to answer questions that often arise from those outside of the Church. This is the first in what is hoped to be a series of teaching videos from the diocese.

Jacob's Well

Jacob's Well is the official publication of the Diocese New York-New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America). It provides, as did the well in ancient communities, a place for the distribution of news and activities regarding the life of the Diocese and its parishes.

Lessons in Our Faith

Lessons in Our Faith - Bishop Michael presents a series of talks on matters of faith, belief, and the teachings of the Church. These instructional videos are concise and "to the point," offering Orthodox Christians much-needed information, helpful advice for their spiritual journey, and assistance in answering questions that may come from non-Orthodox friends or acquaintances.

The goal is that we might better know and better live our faith.  Most of the talks are in a seven questions, seven answers format.

New videos will be added on a regular basis.

Lessons in Our Faith - The Baptism of Infants

Lessons in Our Faith - The Baptism of Infants.
In this lesson, Bishop Michael discusses the Baptism of Infants. This is the seventh video lessons in which Bishop Michael presents talks on matters of faith, belief, and the teachings of the Church. These instructional videos are concise and “to the point,” offering Orthodox Christians much-needed information, helpful advice for their spiritual journey, and assistance in answering questions that may come from non-Orthodox friends or acquaintances. The goal is that we might better know and better live our faith.

The Department of Youth Ministry

The Department of Youth Ministry, Dicoese of New York and New Jersey

With the Blessing of His Grace Bishop MICHAEL, we welcome you to the Website for the Department of Youth Ministry for the Dicoese of New York and New Jersey.

Lessons in Our Faith - 7 Answers to 7 Questions from Campers

“Lessons in Our Faith” is a series of instructional videos produced by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) featuring His Grace, Bishop Michael. In this installment, Bishop Michael reverses his popular “7 Questions and 7 Answers” format and presents "7 Answers to 7 Questions from Campers at Saint Andrew's Orthodox Camp" in Jewell NY. The entire "Lessons in Our Faith" series is available at nynjoca.org

Marriage: 7 Questions and 7 Answers

Homily on the “Sacrament of Marriage” -- Seven Questions, Seven Answers by  His Grace, Michael, Bishop of New York & the Diocese of New York and New Jersey.  is a series of instructional videos produced by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) featuring His Grace, Bishop Michael. In this installment, the topic is MARRIAGE. Using his popular “7 Questions and 7 Answers” format, Bishop Michael discusses this subject in a concise and direct manner. In twelve minutes, the video offers the fundamental teaching about this sacrament within the life of the Church.

2012 DIOCESAN ASSEMBLY: Bishop Michael's Address

The Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) gathered for its annual Diocesan Assembly in Clifton NJ on December 11, 2012. This video features the address to the Assembly by the Diocesan Hierarch: His Grace, Bishop MIchael.

Lessons in Our Faith - Angels

“Lessons in Our Faith” is a series of instructional videos produced by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) featuring His Grace, Bishop Michael. In this installment, the topic is ANGELS. Using his popular “7 Questions and 7 Answers” format, Bishop Michael discusses this subject in a concise and direct manner. In twelve minutes, the video offers the fundamental teaching about angels within the life of the Church.

Lessons in Our Faith - Great Lent (Our Spiritual Life)

Homily on "Great Lent" -- Seven Questions, Seven Answers

Bishop Michael offers a new video installment in the acclaimed “Lessons in Our Faith” series. The topic is “Great Lent (Our Spiritual Life).”  Using his popular 7 Questions & 7 Answers format, His Grace presents the fundamental teaching and experience of the Church regarding this subject in a clear and concise manner ... in 8 minutes. Other topics in the series are also most appropriate for viewing during the Lenten season: Fasting ~ Confession ~ Time, Talent, Treasure ~ and more.