Sunday of Saint Gregory Palamas: Extract from the Agioritic Tome The clearest short statement of the teachings of St Gregory Palamas and the Hesychasts can be found in “The Declaration of the Holy Mountain in Defence of Those who Devoutly …
Feast of The Sign of the Theotokos (November 27) The icon of the Mother of God of the Sign is one of the most venerated icons of Russia. Its history is linked with the history of Novgorod, which in Kievan …
FORGIVENESS SUNDAY In the Orthodox Church, the last Sunday before Great Lent – the day on which, at Vespers, Lent is liturgically announced and inaugurated – is called Forgiveness Sunday. On the morning of that Sunday, at the Divine Liturgy, …
The Feast of The Meeting of the Lord in the Temple (February 2nd) Lord, now let Your servant depart in peace, according to Your word, for my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared in the presence of …
THE LORD’S BAPTISM – THE BLESSING OF WATER (January 6) Water does not mean much to us today. It’s one of life’s essential comforts, accessible automatic, cheap. You turn on the tap and there it is… However, for thousands of …
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The Nativity of Our Lord And Saviour Christmas Kontakion: Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, And the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One! Angels, with shepherds, glorify him! The wise men journey with the star! Since for our sake …
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FEAST OF THE SIGN OF THE THEOTOKOS (November 27) The icon of the Mother of God of the Sign is one of the most venerated icons of Russia. Its history is linked with the history of Novgorod, which in Kievan …
SYNAXIS OF THE ARCHANGELS (November 8) On this day the Church celebrates the present Synaxis, that is our coming together in assembly for their common feast to chant their praises, for the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel and Barachiel …
Feast of the Exultation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross On September 14th, for centuries, when the feast of the Elevation of the Cross was celebrated in cathedrals, the bishop would take his place in the center of the church …
