Holy Pentecost
In the Church’s annual liturgical cycle, Pentecost is “the last and great day.” It is the celebration by the Church of the coming of the Holy Spirit as the end—the … [Read more…]
Feasts
Pascha. Homily of St. John Chrysostom
The Paschal sermon of St John Chrysostom is read aloud in every Orthodox parish on the morning of the Great and Holy Pascha of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. … [Read more…]
19th of August. Transfiguration
The transfiguration of Christ is one of the central events recorded in the gospels. Immediately after the Lord was recognized by his apostles as “the Christ [Messiah], the Son of … [Read more…]
15th February. The Meeting of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ.
Apolytikion (First Tone) Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace, for Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness, has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness. And you, O … [Read more…]
7th of January. The Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ
The celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Christ in the Orthodox Church is patterned after the celebration of the feast of the Lord’s Resurrection. A fast of forty … [Read more…]
28th of August. The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
After the Lord’s Ascension, the Mother of God remained under the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and when he was absent, she lived in the house of his … [Read more…]
27 September. The Universal Elevation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross of the Lord
The Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Creating Cross of the Lord: The pagan Roman emperors tried to completely eradicate from human memory the holy places where our Lord Jesus Christ … [Read more…]
Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)
Troparion of the Feast (Tone 1) By raising Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion, Thou didst confirm the universal resurrection, O Christ God! Like the children with the palms … [Read more…]
Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ
On this day, the Thursday of the sixth week of Pascha, we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord and God and … [Read more…]
7th of April. Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
The Feast of the Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on March 25 each year. The Feast commemorates the announcement by the Archangel … [Read more…]