OCA priest to host daily internet radio broadcast

CHICAGO, IL [OCA Communications] —The Rev. Thomas Soroka, rector of Saint Nicholas Church, McKees Rocks, PA, will host a new internet radio program called “The Path” beginning Monday, January 29, 2007.

Broadcast by and produced in conjunction with Ancient Faith Radio, “The Path” will feature readings from the daily and festal epistles and gospels. Appropriate Old Testament readings will be featured during Great Lent. Thoughtful words inspired by traditional Orthodox commentary and writings will also be featured, along with references to the commemorations of the saints.

The ten minute daily broadcasts will air Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. ET, 12:30 p.m. ET, and 11:00 p.m. ET. They will also be available via download on Ancient Faith Radio’s web site and as a podcast via RSS subscription for users of iTunes®, iPods®, and other MP3 players.

“Our listeners are asking for more content which supports growth in their spiritual life,” commented John Maddex, founder and general manager of Ancient Faith Radio and member of the Board of Directors of the National Religious Broadcasters. “We’re excited about the possibilities of this broadcast as we continue to expand our offerings, and we’re glad to have Father Tom on board working together with us on this important project.”

In addition to his pastoral ministry, Father Thomas is a member of the Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Evangelization.

“It’s very important that Orthodox Christians become familiar with the scriptures, not only with the readings they hear on Sundays, but the entire, rich lectionary of our Faith,” stated Father Thomas. “We encourage everyone to read the word of God for their own spiritual growth, but we also acknowledge that there is a need for recorded material to bring the scriptures into the lives of busy people. I look forward to working together with Ancient Faith Radio to develop this daily broadcast.”

An audio announcement and introduction of “The Path” is available at www.ancientfaithradio.com/archives/pathintro.mp3.