Source: Eparchy of Newton “AFTER THE LONG FEAST OF PENTECOST, fasting is especially necessary to purify our thoughts and render us worthy to receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit … Therefore, the salutary custom was established of fasting after the joyful days during...
May 24 – Greeting Bishop David at the airport – 3:10PM May 25 – Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM in Manning. Followed by Festal Meal with all gathered. May 25 – Vespers Service with Bishop David in Grande Prairie. Meeting with Pastoral Council after...
Well, lets start locally and move our way up the hierarchy. A “parish” is a community of people who worship the Holy Trinity and work together to spread the Good News. A parish is lead by the “pastor” who is an ordained priest. Sometimes a parish can also have...
How to Celebrate Pentecost at Home, by Fr. Anthony Coniaris Since Pentecost is the birthday of the Church it can be celebrated in the home by baking a special birthday cake for the Church and serving it as dessert. One candle may be used to represent each 100 years of...
ST. SERAPHIM OF SAROV: ON THE ACQUISITION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Conversation with Motovilov An example of the grace of the Holy Spirit at work within the life and words of St. Seraphim of Sarov has been preserved for us. In November of 1831, a pious Christian named...
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