Bulletin for Holy Week 2023

Homily on Holy Saturday: The Lord Descends into Hades

"Something strange is happening—there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and has gone to search for our first parent, as for a lost sheep." In this homily from St. Epiphanius, we witness Christ's triumphant descent into Hades where He takes Adam by the hand and declares, "I am your God, who for your sake have become your son; rise from the dead, for I am the Life of the dead." Read More »

Archbishop Nikitas’s Homily for Pascha 2023

Beloved in the Lord, On the joyous occasion of this Feast of Feasts, allow me to share with you the final stanza from one of the kontakia on the Resurrection of our Lord, written in the sixth century by the Read More »

The Epitaphios

Experience the profound tradition of the Epitaphios this Holy Friday as we adorn Christ's tomb with flowers and join in the moving funeral procession that is represents His victory over death. Join our parish in this beautiful and sacred observance where we lament at the tomb of our Lord before celebrating His glorious Resurrection. Please consider donating towards the flowers that will decorate our church's sepulchre. Read More »

Why Did Christ Suffer Crucifixion?

Metropolitan Panteleimon of Koroneia explains the true meaning of Christ's crucifixion—not as punishment to satisfy Divine Justice, but as an act of love that enables Him to help us in our own suffering and unite us with God the Father. Read More »

Archdiocese 2023 Paschal Appeal

An Interpretation of the Hymnography of Matins on Holy Tuesday

"Behold, the Bridegroom comes at midnight"—read about the profound hymns of Holy Tuesday that remind us to keep our spiritual lamps burning with virtues and right faith. Dr. Michael Koutsos's illuminating interpretation reveals how these ancient texts call us to be vigilant and ready, multiplying our God-given talents so that we may be found worthy to enter the bridal chamber of Christ's Kingdom. Read More »

Holy and Great Monday

On Holy Monday, we commemorate the righteous Joseph, whose life foreshadows Christ's—betrayed by his brothers, falsely accused, yet rising to save his people from famine. We also reflect on the barren fig tree cursed by Christ, reminding us that we too must bear spiritual fruit as we begin our journey through Holy Week with the solemn "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes." Read More »

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