September 13, 2015 Sunday before the Exaltation of the Cross, Octoechos Tone 7; Commemoration of the Dedication of the Holy Church of the Resurrection of Christ Our God (335); Forefeast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross; the Holy Priest-Martyr Cornelius the Centurion

by | Sep 17, 2015 | Eparchial News

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 7 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Come, let us rejoice in the Lord, Who destroyed the power of death and enlightened the human race; and let us cry...

September 6, 2015 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 6; Commemoration of the Miracle Performed at Colossus in Chone by the Archangel Michael; and the Holy Martyr Eudoxius and His Companions (284- 305); and Our Venerable Father Archipus

by | Sep 17, 2015 | Eparchial News

GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades, You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself all...

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 24: Prayer

by | Sep 14, 2015 | Eparchial News

The family – 24. Prayer Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! After reflecting on how the family lives the time of celebration and that of work, let us now consider the time of prayer. The most frequent complaint of Christians is actually with regard to time: “I...