Today the Order of Malta – Connecticut North East Area gathered for the annual Liturgy for deceased members, family and friends at St. Ann Church. The Divine Liturgy was served by Fr Dennis McCarthy and the bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, Bishop Richard F. Reidy preached. They were joined at the altar by Fr.… Read more: Divine Liturgy served for the deceased of the Order of Malta

Today is the FEAST OF ST. MICHAEL AND ALL THE HOLY ANGELS Happy name day to all named Michael, Michele, Gabriel, Raphael or any other angel name. Want more information, read here.

The story of the Holy Apostle Thomas shows us that the evangelists had a clear and intelligent idea of who Christ is – our Lord and God. They were not a primitive, ignorant, superstitious people, Thomas’ actions show that they accepted the truth of Jesus as Son of God only through a rigorous process of… Read more: The Holy Apostle Thomas

Today, September 4, the Byzantine Church liturgically recalls the memory of the Holy Great Prophet Moses. The Troparion for this feast is sung in Tone 2 and reads: O prophet Moses, you reached the summit of virtues. By this you came to see the glory of God. You received the tablets of the grace-giving Law… Read more: The Holy Great Prophet Moses

The Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos will be at 5:30 p.m. today. Join us in prayer.

THE PARADOX OF THE DORMITION (Friday, August 15) “In you the laws of nature (τῆς φύσεως οἱ ὅροι, естества уставы) are defeated, O pure Virgin: from virginity comes childbirth, and life is introduced by death. After bearing, a virgin, and after dying – living, ever saving, O Mother of God, your inheritance.” (Ode 9, Byzantine… Read more: The Paradox of the Dormition

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Pascale Rafic who died suddenly. From the Vatican website: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has learned with deep sorrow the news of the sudden death of 18-year-old Pascale Rafic, who was traveling to Rome from Egypt to participate in the Jubilee of Youth. The Holy Father has… Read more: Pascale Rafic fell asleep in the Lord suddenly

Today, August 1st, those on the Byzantine Liturgical calendar begin the Dormition Fast. This fast begins August 1st and ends on August 14th and is a time of preparation for the Feast of the Dormition – Falling Asleep of the Mother of God on August 15th.