Today the Church, through the proclamation of the Gospel, reminds us that the Lord sees and values things in a way that the world cannot understand. Oftentimes, what the world sees as strength is a pitfall for those who seek the Lord; and what the world sees as weakness is an opportunity for spiritual growth. […]
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Sunday Bulletin 1/30/22
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, Jan. 30 – Sunday of Zacchaeus 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, Jan. 31 – Cyrus and John, Unmercenaries No Services Tuesday, Feb. 01 – Tyrphon, Martyr 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Vespers Wednesday, Feb. 02 – Meeting of our […]
Jan. 29 The translation of the Relics of the Holy Bishop and Martyr Ignatius of Antioch
The translation of the Relics of the Holy Priest Martyr Ignatius the God-bearer, Bishop of Antioch. Ignatius was martyred in Rome at the beginning of the second century. His remains were later translated to Antioch, his birthplace and his episcopate. During the invasion of the Persians, the relics were once again taken from Antioch to […]
Jan. 28 Our Venerable Father Ephrem the Syrian
Our venerable father Ephrem the Syrian, Bishop of Nineveh, who, first in his own hometown of Nisibis, exercised the office of preaching and of handing on holy teaching. Then, when the Persians invaded Nisibis, he fled with his disciples to Edessa in Syria, where he set down the fundamentals of a school of theology, fulfilling […]
Jan. 27 Translation of the Relics of our Holy Father John Chrysostom.
The Translation of the Precious Relics of our Father among the Saints John Chrysostom. In the year 438, thirty-three years after the death of St. John Chrysostom in Coman of Armenia, his relics were transferred to his episcopal see of Constantinople. Troparion The holy church sings praise and the world rejoices. How joyful is […]
A Prayer for the Beginning of the Day from St. John of Kronstadt
O Lord, grant that with Your peace I may greet all that this day is to bring. Grant me grace to surrender myself completely to Your holy will. In every hour of this day instruct me and guide me in all things. Teach me to accept tranquility whatever tidings I may receive during this day, […]
Sunday Bulletin 1/23/22
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, Jan. 23 – 35th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Tuesday, Jan. 25 – Gregory the Theologian, Bishop 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday, Jan. 26 – Xenophon & Mary, Venerables 6:30 PM Divine […]
The Veneration of the venerable Chains of St. Peter (Jan. 16)
The OCA notes “The Veneration of the Honorable Chains of the Holy and All-Praised Apostle Peter: In about the year 42, on the orders of Herod Agrippa, the Apostle Peter was thrown into prison for preaching about Christ the Savior. In prison, he was held secure by two iron chains. During the night before […]
Sunday Bulletin 01/16/22
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, Jan. 16 – 34th Sunday after Pentecost 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, Jan. 17 – Anthony the Great, Venerable 8:30 AM Morning Prayer Tuesday, Jan. 18 – Athanasius & Cyril, Archbishops 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 […]
Sunday Bulletin 01/09/22
WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday, Jan. 09 – Sunday after Theophany 8:30 AM Matins 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy Monday, Jan. 10 – Gregory of Nyssa, Bishop 8:30 AM Morning Prayer 4:00 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday, Jan. 11 – Theodosius, Venerable 8:30 AM Morning Prayer […]