Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Sermon of Saint Augustine, Bishop of Hippo Today the Holy Church piously remembers the sufferings of the Holy Glorious and All-Praised Apostles Peter and Paul…click the following link to read Read more…
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Divine Liturgy-Holy Pentecost followed by Kneeling Prayers
In the Church’s annual liturgical cycle, Pentecost is “the last and great day.” It is the celebration by the Church of the coming of the Holy Spirit as the end—the Read more…
The Ascension of our Lord
“I ascend unto My Father and your Father, and to My God, and Your God” (John 20:17). In these words the Risen Christ described to Mary Magdalene the mystery of Read more…
Divine Liturgy – Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the celebration of the triumphant entrance of Christ into the royal city of Jerusalem. He rode on a colt for which He Himself had sent, and He Read more…
Great Feast of The Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple
Introduction This feast, celebrated on February 2, is known in the Orthodox Church as The Presentation of Christ in the Temple. Another name for the feast is The Meeting of Read more…
Divine Liturgy of the Afterfeast of the Theophany
Today we bless Joseph Creek! The third day of the Afterfeast of Theophany falls on January 9. The hymns of this period invite us to purify our minds in order Read more…
Strict Fast
To prepare for the Feast of Theophany, the Church prescribes a Strict Fast on this day. A strict fast means no meat, dairy, olive oil and alcohol.
Great Vespers
Great Vespers is served with Lytia at the beginning of the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross.
The Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
With the Feast! Today Christ is baptized in the Jordan and all the waters of creation are renewed!