Bible Study & Discussion
On May 26, we concluded our 2025-2026 Bible Study sessions of the Book of Acts of the Apostles and the book, Against the Machine by Orthodox Christian author Paul Kingsnorth. New participants joined us throughout the year and the Church wing regularly filled up to capacity. We glorify God and thank Him for His continued blessing and guidance on all.
On Tudesday, June 2, we had our yearend Potluck dinner in the Church wing and parking lot of our parish.
We thank all the participants for their questions and insights, and for their encouragement and prayers. Also, we thank Fr. Haridimos for his opening prayers and blessing of our group; Leo Lazaris who teaches and explains about what we read, Nick Sotiriou who facilitates the book study and offers social commentary; and Christopher Issariotis who presents the Saint and Feast Day of the week.
God willing, we will resume our Bible Study sessions in the Fall – date to be announced.
~ We thank God over the years for His grace and guidance during our study and discussion. We are also very grateful to all the people who have participated in our classes the last two decades. People’s response to our sessions have been very positive. This is in keeping with our aim to provide helpful content to benefit people’s lives. May God continue to bless our Bible Study, and we pray that He blesses everyone who participates in the lessons.
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Our All Saints Bible Study and Discussion Group typically meets on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 pm.
Our potluck on June 2 was a tremendous success with about 50 people attending and bringing delicious food. We thank everyone for their generosity and festive fellowship. Glory to God!
We are now looking forward to our movie night scheduled for Tuesday, June 16. The movie is Quo Vadis (1951) and gives us a glimpse of Roman society as it encounters Christianity. It picks up nicely after our study of the book of Acts of the Apostles.
Come join us for an inspiring study!
The All Saints Bible Study & Discussion Group uses THE ORTHODOX STUDY BIBLE by Conciliar Press.
Here are some of the questions and issues we will be covering, examining current affairs and cultural developments and our personal spiritual growth:
What is our cultural identity? Is it our role to promote good values politically or to sidestep the system?
What government is best suited for humankind?—Do religion and politics mix?
When are we tempted to compromise our faith?
How does science relate to faith?
How do we respond to the many challenges we regularly face?
What do we need to do to grow spiritually?
What are the benefits of worship and the sacramental life?
How do we become good stewards of our money? How much should we give?
When and how often should we pray?
Where can we be of service? How can we know our purpose?
How do we gain confidence in our relationships with God and everyone around us?
How should Orthodox Christians respond when culture clashes with Church and Bible teaching?
What should we think of modern films and the entertainment industry, and the thousands of networks and websites begging and competing for our attention and subscription?
Additional (Optional) Resources: ●The Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom; ●The Acts of the Apostles by Archbishop Averky (Taushev); ●Orthodox Catechism: Basic Teachings of the Orthodox Faith, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada, click here; ●Time and Despondency: Regaining the Present in Faith and Life by Dr. Nicole M. Roccas (Christian Living); ●Improbable Planet by Hugh Ross (Science); ●Live Not By Lies by Rod Dreher (Society).
For more information email us at: biblestudy@allsaintstoronto.ca
Spiritual Talks
On March 21st, 2017 Metamorphosis Orthodox Study Group (English Session) hosted a spiritually enlightening evening discussion.
"A Conversation with Fr. Christodoulos" with guest speaker V. Rev. Fr. Christodoulos Papadeas
Below is a recording of the event:
