The Divine Maternity
The Syanxis of Mary, the Mother of God The Byzantine calendar today honors Mary’s important role in the Christmas narratives. “…For behold, from now on all generations will call me…
Holy Theotokos
Divine Liturgy for the Dormition
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
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…
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…
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…
Synaxis of the Virgin
Today on the liturgical calendar of the Byzantine Church, we have the Synaxis (Gathering) of the Virgin. The day after the Nativity of Christ, December 26, the Byzantine Church celebrates…
Thoughts on the Immaculate Conception
Some THOUGHTS ON THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (Sunday, December 8 ) by Sister Doctor Vassa Larin. “…And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. Then…