Blessed feast of Pentecost! This year, the Sunday of Pentecost landed on May 27. Pentecost is a "Major Feast" in The Orthodox Church. It marks the descent of the Holy Spirit in the form of "tongues of fire" upon the disciples and followers of Christ fifty days after PASCHA. After the dismissal of … [Read more...]
Feast of the Ascension of Christ
Feast of the Holy Ascension of Christ Today/Wednesday (Eve of the Feast) Orthros 5:30PM Divine Liturgy 6:30PM "As He lived, died, rose and ascended, so we all live, die and are resurrected. Not all of us, however, will attain to the ascension, but only those for whom to live is Christ, … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day
May God Remember All Mothers in His Kingdom [The above icon depicts Christ our God in the womb of the Virgin with St. Elizabeth bearing the glorious prophet and forerunner John the baptist in her womb] Mother’s Day today, and all over the world children take the opportunity to remember … [Read more...]
CHRIST IS RISEN
Al Maseeh Qam! Christos Anesti! Khristos Voiskrese! Cristos Vaskres! Hristos A Inviat! Khrishti U Ngjall! Kriste Aghsdgha! Together, we set aside many of our comforts - various food and drink - routines and interests, in order to better dedicate our life to the "Bride of … [Read more...]
Holy Unction & Bishop Visit
Wednesday (4/4) at 6PM A visit from His Grace Bishop +NICHOLAS for the Sacrament of Holy Unction (Immediately following is a wonderful Lenten meal together) What is Holy Unction? The mystery of holy unction provides both physical and spiritual healing with holy oil blessed by the Holy … [Read more...]
