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The Divine Lantern

Divine Lantern Publications
Orthodox Christianity
Orthodox Church
Christian Marriage
Paraklesis Service
Resurrection
Theotokos
Divine Liturgy
Enduring Love
Matins
Akathist
Philokalia
Father Josiah Trenham
Midnight Office
Fasting
Christianity
The Royal Hours
The Divine Liturgy
Dormition Fast
Pre-Sanctified Liturgy
Funeral Service

As darkness may press against the flock, and the silence of the world deflects hope, cries the voice of a loving Shepherd "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." This is the Divine Lantern. Under the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese presents a podcast to ‘educate... empower...... more

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Welcome to the final episode of 2025, as we celebrate five years of 'The Divine Lantern' (TDL).

This special anniversary episode opens with a message from Metropolitan Basilios, before taking a journey back to where it all began — our very first ep... more

Welcome to the final episode of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. For this closing chapter of Season 5, Fr. Jean is joined by Kh. Matilda as they reflect on the radiant life of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr. Together, they trace her journey and th... more

Welcome to another episode of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. Today, Fr. Jean and Fr. Ignatius talk about the life of St. Nektarios of Aegina the Wonderworker, a beloved contemporary saint known for his humility, struggles, and miracles. We fin... more

Welcome to a new instalment of The Lives of the Contemporary Saints. This week, we continue our series on the lives of the saints as George welcomes Deacon Joseph to discuss the life of St. Joseph of Damascus and his ministry. We’ll close today’s epi... more

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Recent Guests

Father Isaac Wehbe
Parish priest at St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church
St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church
Episode: The Life of the Virgin Conclusion: The Role of the Theotokos as an Intercessor | Fr. Jean & Fr. Isaac | S5, E34
Kh. Jamilla Zghaib
Priest's wife of Father Isaac, associated with Saint Mary's Dormition of the Theotokos.
Saint Mary's Dormition of the Theotokos
Episode: The Life of the Virgin Series: The Life of the Theotokos After Christ’s Resurrection | Kh. Jamilla Zghaib | S5, E33
Fr. Phillip Saba
A priest sharing insights on the Virgin Mary's role in raising Jesus
Antiochian Archdiocese of Australia
Episode: The Life of the Virgin Series: Mary’s Journey Raising Christ | Fr. Phillip Saba: Part 2 | S5, E32
Khuriya Dalia Tinawi
Spiritual leader from the St. George Mission in Wellington, New Zealand
St. George Mission
Episode: Edification through Family Life | Kh. Dalia Tinawi | Marriage and Family life | S5, E23
Father John
Priest at St. Paul's, Victoria
St. Paul's
Episode: Love Under Pressure | Fr. Jean and Kh. Rita Mawal | New Series: Marriage and Family life | S5, E18
Khourieh Rita
Wife of Father John and contributor on marriage discussions
St. Paul's
Episode: Love Under Pressure | Fr. Jean and Kh. Rita Mawal | New Series: Marriage and Family life | S5, E18
Father Geoff
Priest from the Good Shepherd Mission
Good Shepherd Mission
Episode: “For those who govern us" | Understanding the Litanies | Part 6 | S5, E11
Father Nabil
Orthodox priest discussing the spiritual significance of the Holy Temple
Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese
Episode: “For this holy house and for those who enter it with faith, reverence, and the fear of God” | Lord have Mercy: Understanding the Litanies Series | Part 4 | S5, E8
Father Theophan
Priest at St. George Cathedral
St. George Cathedral, Sydney
Episode: Lord have Mercy: Understanding the Litanies: Part 3 | S5, E7

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Alana
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Jonathan
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • LOVE THIS PODCAST

    Thank you to all that have contributed in creating this podcast, May our Lord Jesus Christ always protect and guide each and every one of you closer to him🙏🏻

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    Australia5 years ago
  • DIVINE LATERN

    May our Lord bless this wonderful and edifying podcast initiative to go from strength to strength.

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    Australia5 years ago

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The Life of St. Nektarios of Aegina | Fr. Jean & Fr. Ignatius | Season 5, Episode 37
Q: Can you give some advice based on his life and examples about how we can deal with slander or rejection from within the church?
Seek aid from Christ, develop spiritual discipline to become less reactive, and examine our motivations when serving, focusing on humility and love for Christ.
The Life of St. Nektarios of Aegina | Fr. Jean & Fr. Ignatius | Season 5, Episode 37
Q: Can you give us a few words about how he was able to deal with that or respond to those big crosses that he carried in his life?
St. Nektarios confronted jealousy, envy, and slander with perseverance, endurance, and spiritual courage, responding with humility and meekness.
The Lives of the Contemporary Saints | His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios: Season 5, Episode 35
Q: Can you give us a roadmap according to the Orthodox Church of how to achieve sainthood?
Attaining sainthood involves serious self-work, striving for purity, and following the teachings of Christ amidst personal struggles.
The Lives of the Contemporary Saints | His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios: Season 5, Episode 35
Q: What makes a saint a saint?
A saint is someone who leads a virtuous life of obvious holiness, reflective of the teachings of Jesus, and is recognized by the community before the Church's official canonization.
The Lives of the Contemporary Saints | His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios: Season 5, Episode 35
Q: Can you define a saint from the mindset of the Orthodox Church?
Saints are humans who took seriously the question of their salvation and are sanctified and purified in their inner being.

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This podcast focuses on topics within Orthodox Christianity, featuring discussions about the lives of saints, spirituality, and the application of faith in everyday life. Episodes often recount the stories of heroic figures in the Orthodox tradition, exploring their virtues and the lessons they impart to modern believers. Unique aspects such as a commitment to educating listeners about their faith and providing reflections that encourage deeper spiritual engagement set this podcast apart. It aims to inspire listeners with narratives that blend historical context with practical Christian teachings.

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1. Father Isaac Wehbe
2. Kh. Jamilla Zghaib
3. Fr. Phillip Saba
4. Khuriya Dalia Tinawi
5. Father John
6. Khourieh Rita
7. Father Geoff
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