12 Apostles’ feast day
Today is the feast day of the 12 Apostles. We officially call today the Synaxis of the 12 Apostles --the word synaxis meaning the gathering of the 12. It comes the…
St Jude’s feast 2023
The liturgical feast of Saint Jude, according to the Byzantine Church's calendar is June 19. The Divine Liturgy will be served on Monday, June 19 at 5:30 pm: Father Dennis…
The Prophet Amos
Today, we have another prophet put in front of us by the Church. Key to our understanding who is for us, is his call to remain faithful to the one,…
The Prophet Elisha
Today, the Church recalls the liturgical memory of the holy Prophet Elisha. How is it possible that Elisha, when Elijah his master gave him the opportunity, asked for a double…
St Athanasius and the Mother of God
Today, St Athanasius, bishop and saint of the 3rd century was highly influential helping the Church to navigate the many trials of the times, theological and social. St Athanasius, recognized…
St Mark, apostle and evangelist
Today, April 25, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark. We especially venerate him because he is the traditional writer of the second Gospel. Historians and…