Agathopodes was a deacon and Theodulus was a reader in the church at Thessalonica. Agathopodes was adorned with the grey hairs of old age and Theodulus with youthful chastity. At the time of Diocletian’s pursuit of Christians these two were summoned to court. They responded with rejoicing, and, holding each other’s hand, they walked along […]
Monthly Archives: April 2022
Apr. 04 Our Venerable Fathers, Joseph the Hymnographer and George of Maleon
Our venerable father Joseph the Hymnographer, priest, who, was a monk, when the destroyers of holy icons were raging in the later part of the 9th century, was sent to Rome to seek the protection of the Apostolic See, and, after he had been afflicted with many trials, finally took custody of the holy vessels […]
Sunday Bulletin 04/03/22
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, Apr. 3 – 5th Sunday of the Great Fast, St. Mary of Egypt 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, Apr. 4 – Joseph & George, Venerables No Services Tuesday, Apr. 5 – Theodulus, Agathopodes, & Others, Martyrs 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 […]
Apr. 02 Our Venerable Father Titus the Wonder-worker
From his youth, Titus loved Christ the Lord and detested the vanities of the world. Because of this, he retreated from the world, entered a monastery and received the angelic habit. Without regret, he dedicated himself to the somber and narrow path of monasticism. Through great patience, he attained two basic virtues: humility and obedience. […]