Latest news from St. Ann Melkite Church
- Synaxis of the VirginToday 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 an important holy day. On this day, the Church addresses with praise and thanksgiving hymns to Our Lady, who became the chosen person, who gave… Read more: Synaxis of the Virgin
- Christmas Liturgy“What shall we do to you, O Christ, that you appeared on earth as a man for our sake?” Each of your creatures brings you a gift of gratitude: the angels their singing, the sky the star, the wise men their gifts, the shepherds their amazement, the earth the cave, the abandoned place the crib:… Read more: Christmas Liturgy
- Study the Nicene CreedStudying the Nicene Creed is an essential part of our Melkite Catholic Faith. Understanding what we say at each Divine Liturgy is crucial in knowing and loving God, and the community of faith. This free course would be beneficial to your adult faith formation. Here is a free course of study on the Nicene Creed… Read more: Study the Nicene Creed
- An interview with our Melkite BishopEWTN interviews Melkite Bishop Francois in the first segment of the news report for December 13, 2024. As you will recall, Damascus is the oldest capital of nation and the place of conversion of St. Paul, of course. Peace. Prayer for Syria and Lebanon Watch the segment here.
- Thoughts on the Immaculate ConceptionSome 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 Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, ‘Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for… Read more: Thoughts on the Immaculate Conception
- St. Andrew, the first called by ChristAs the First-Called, Andrew was the first of the Apostles to follow Christ, and he later brought his own brother, the holy Apostle Peter, to Christ (John 1:35-42). “St. Andrew the Apostle was martyred by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross in Patras, near Corinth. The X-shaped cross caused excruciating pain, far greater than the traditional… Read more: St. Andrew, the first called by Christ
- Some Thanksgiving Advice from St. Paul“And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And BE THANKFUL. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs WITH GRATITUDE in your hearts to God.… Read more: Some Thanksgiving Advice from St. Paul
- A 1990 article on MelkitesHere’s a good article from 1990 worth reading on Melkites.
- St Philip and the Nativity FastWith today’s liturgical commemoration of St Philip according to the Byzantine Catholic Church, the Nativity fast begins, thus preparing us for the feast of the Incarnation. In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls Phillip, who immediately follows him. He then brings his friend Nathaniel to Jesus, “We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the… Read more: St Philip and the Nativity Fast
- Blessed Veterans Day