Veneration of the Holy Scriptures

Sometimes various Christians in the West find it strange that we show our veneration to the Scriptures, icons and holy object by kissing them. However, this video of (presumably Protestant) Chinese Christians receiving Bibles for the first time shows how natural this love and veneration of holy things are. When was the last time we [...]

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Parish Bulletin – May 19, 2013

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PASCHA  THE MYRRHBEARING WOMEN TONE 2 Acts 6:1-7 Mark 15:43-16:8 Choir Director: Veronika   Welcome We welcome you to the Orthodox Church. Please feel at ease and free to participate in the singing. As a visitor you are welcome to come forward at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy and venerate the Cross [...]

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Paschal Hours

From the Holy and Great Sunday of Pascha until the Saturday of Renewal Week, in place of the usual Morning and Evening Prayers, Nocturns, the Hours, Compline, and the Prayers of Thanksgiving after Holy Communion, the following is read: [After the exclamation by the priest, we say:] Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down [...]

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Holy Week and Bright Week Schedule

LAZARUS SATURDAY (April 27th) 8.00 am – Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom 6.00 pm – Great Vespers, Blessing of Palms PALM SUNDAY (April 28th) 8.30 am – Akathist to the Mother of God 9.00 am – Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great HOLY MONDAY (April 29th) 7.00 am – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 6.00 pm – Bridegroom Matins HOLY TUESDAY (April 30th) [...]

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Parish Bulletin – April 21, 2013

SUNDAY OF ST. MARY OF EGYPT 5th SUNDAY OF GREAT LENT TONE 5 Hebrews 9:11-14, Galatians 3:23-29 Mark 10:32-45, Luke 7:36-50 Choir Director: Veronika   Welcome We welcome you to the Orthodox Church. Please feel at ease and free to participate in the singing. As a visitor you are welcome to come forward at the conclusion [...]

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Parish Bulletin – April 7, 2013

SUNDAY OF THE CROSS AND ST. TIKHON OF MOSCOW, ENLIGHTENER OF NORTH AMERICA TONE 3 Hebrews 4:14-5:6 Mark 8:34-9:1 Choir Director: Veronika   Welcome We welcome you to the Orthodox Church. Please feel at ease and free to participate in the singing. As a visitor you are welcome to come forward at the conclusion of the [...]

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Parish Bulletin – March 31, 2013

SUNDAY OF ST. GREGORY PALAMAS AND ST. INNOCENT, APOSTLE TO AMERICA TONE 2 Hebrews 1:10-2:3 Mark 2:1-12 Choir Director: Veronika   Welcome We welcome you to the Orthodox Church. Please feel at ease and free to participate in the singing. As a visitor you are welcome to come forward at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy and [...]

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