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Holy Pentecost

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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…]

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Pascha. Homily of St. John Chrysostom

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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…]

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19th of August. Transfiguration

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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…]

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15th February. The Meeting of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ.

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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…]

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7th of January. The Nativity of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ

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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…]

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28th of August. The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

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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…]

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27 September. The Universal Elevation of the Precious and Life-Creating Cross of the Lord

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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…]

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Entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday)

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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…]

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Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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On this day, the Thursday of the sixth week of Pascha, we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ. After His Resurrection, Jesus remained on … [Read more…]

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7th of April. Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

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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…]

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