The Paradox of the Dormition
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…
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Pascale Rafic fell asleep in the Lord suddenly
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…
Dormition Fast 2025
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…
Dormition of St Ann
The commemoration of the Dormition of Saint Ann will be celebrated this Wednesday, the 23rd of July, at 5:30 p.m.
Apostles’ Fast
On the Byzantine calendar, today begins the Apostles’ Fast. This is in preparation for the feast of SS. Peter & Paul on June 29. For more info, read the brief…
A prayer for Mothers
O Lord, our God, look down with merciful eyes upon our humble and earnest petition which we fervently offer to You today in behalf of all of our mothers. Shower…