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"Those who pursue mission work do so because they want to help. I encourage people to remember that the effects of mission work take time and perseverance. There is no quick fix and only God is able to accomplish change in lives and culture. We remind ourselves to do the work out of obedience to God, not for what we want to accomplish."
Sue Nelson
Thank you to our two amazing instructors, Dr. Roberta Ervine and Arpi Nakashian took us step-by-step through the world of the Myrrhbearing Women, their journey following Christ from the Galilee to Jerusalem, and beyond. And thank you to the wonderful women who joined us for this spiritual adventure!
You can get a sense of what it was like if you check out this short video, and we hope you can join us next time!
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Friday, November 7, 2025
It’s nearly the end of the year, and fundraising season is upon us. Over the next few weeks, we hope to make the case that you’ll want to support Axia. Here’s the start!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
One of our Notable Women of Orthodoxy died recently. We wanted to share with you the eulogies from her funeral, to give you a sense of who we lost and what she meant to the church and what she will continue to mean to the church for generations to come. Here are two reflections from her parish priest and from a former student of hers:
“In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Glory to Jesus Christ.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Samira Zaki Doherty, an Egyptian-born Coptic Orthodox woman, lived a life of intense prayer and unimaginable holiness. She possessed a unique and close friendship with Coptic Patriarch, St. Pope Kyrillos VI (Cyril VI), before and after his passing. It was through this friendship that many miracles and spiritual occurrences transpired in her life and in those around her.