By Panyi Matka Irene Galadza Feb 2004, St. Elias UGCC in Brampton, Ontario This year, Great Lent approaches on the heels of the Nativity Season. Kolyada in church has just ended, but the soft and somber sound of The Rivers of Babylon hint at the approaching season of...
PRAYER OF SAINT EPHREM THE SYRIAN O Lord and Master of my life, drive from me the spirit of indifference, despair, lust of power and idle chatter. (Prostration). Instead, bestow on me, your servant, the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love. (Prostration)....
PRAYER OF SAINT EPHREM THE SYRIAN O Lord and Master of my life, drive from me the spirit of indifference, despair, lust of power and idle chatter. (Prostration). Instead, bestow on me, your servant, the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love. (Prostration)....
Source: Eparchy of Newton CHEESEFARE SUNDAY IS TRADITIONALLY the last day for eating dairy products until Pascha, as the Great Fast begins tomorrow. This poses a problem in our society where meat and dairy are the substance of every meal. Some people say that they...
Source: Eparchy of Newton SAY GOOD-BYE TO MEAT. In the fasting practice common to all Byzantine Churches Meatfare Sunday is the last day on which meat would be eaten until Pascha. This is the first step towards the fuller discipline of the Great Fast when dairy...
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