Procession with the life-giving cross
August 1 is a day of procession with the life-giving cross As we begin the Dormition Fast (also called the Fast of the Theotokos) today, there is usually a typical,…
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Dormition Fast begins today
The Dormition Fast runs from August 1- August 14 Here is something for this liturgical fast: “Father,” someone once asked their priest, “I have a difficult time observing the Dormition…
Pope’s prayer intention for August ’20
Let’s pray with Pope Francis this month keeping in mind the following intention: We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and…
The Dormition of the mother of the Theotokos, St Ann
The Feast day of The Blessed Dormition of Saint Anna, the Holy Ancestor of God and the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary As Saint Ann…
St Mary Magdalene, equal to the apostles
The holy myrrhbearer and equal of the apostles, Mary Magdalene is commemorated today. There are several Marys mentioned in the New Testament. The surname Magdalene distinguishes this Mary as the…
The Holy Prophet Elijah (Elias)
Today we recall the memory of the Holy Prophet Elijah. Remember to get your car blessed today through the intercession of St Elijah! An angel in the flesh and the…
St Macrina
Today we celebrate St Macrina the Righteous. Macrina was born into a wealthy aristocratic family to parents Sts. Basil and Emmelia, as the oldest of ten children. She was named…