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. Continue reading →
On Holy and Great Thursday, we commemorate four sacred events: the Foot-washing, the Secret Supper, the preternatural Prayer, and the Betrayal itself. Read this beautiful synaxarion that reveals Christ's ultimate acts of love and humility before His sacrifice. Continue reading →
Join us for Holy and Great Thursday as we commemorate the Mystical Supper—the first Eucharist served by Christ Himself—where He established the new covenant through His Body and Blood. In this sacred service, we are reminded not only of Christ's sacrifice but also of His commandment to love one another, for "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." Continue reading →
Join us for the ancient sacrament of Holy Unction this Wednesday evening, where olive oil is blessed through seven prayers for the healing of both soul and body, continuing a tradition established in the earliest days of the Church. "Are any among you sick? Let them call for the presbyters of the Church to pray over them and annoint them with oil in the Name of the Lord" (James 5:14) Continue reading →
Join us this Holy and Great Friday as we commemorate the awesome, holy, and saving Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ who endured suffering and death willingly for our salvation. Through the twelve Gospel readings and solemn services, we are invited not merely to witness a tragedy, but to participate in the greatest triumph the world has ever known—where Christ's sacrifice on the Cross transforms our sorrow into the joy of salvation. Continue reading →
Donations for the Epitaphios, Holy Week & Pascha Flowers
Once again, we are asking for your generous donations to adorn our Lord's Sepulchre with beautiful floral arrangements for the celebration of His Burial, as well as to adorn the churches for the celebration of our Lord's Resurrection. Continue reading →
Getting to know you, getting to know all about you. That was from that song but the sentiment is probably unrealistic, and you might even say perhaps a little sinister. I might even close my curtains. There, I’ve done that
Commemorating the Venerable Fathers of the Kyiv Caves on the Second Sunday of Lent
Discover the venerated saints of Kiev's Near Caves, their miraculous lives, and enduring legacy in Eastern Orthodox tradition. A journey through faith and history. Continue reading →
On the twenty-third day of February, memory of our Venerable Mother Milburga, daughter of the king of Mercia, abbess of Wenlock, the wonderworker. Continue reading →
