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Great Vespers tomorrow

Posted in Events, Exploring Orthodoxy, St. Aidan Community, Youth and Young Adults | Tagged blessing water, Holy Water, Orthodoxy, St. Aidan - by Rebecca

Come join us for Great Vespers tomorrow, Jan. 1st, 2022 followed by the Great Blessing of the Water, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, in English. I love this essay from ancientfaith.com: Adventures Read more…

Great Blessing of the Waters Jan. 1st

Posted in Children and Parents, Events, Exploring Orthodoxy, St. Aidan Community, Youth and Young Adults | Tagged blessing water, Orthodoxy, St. Aidan, Theophany - by Rebecca
Great Blessing of the Waters Jan. 1st

Come join us for Great Vespers on Jan. 1st, 2022 followed by the Great Blessing of the Water, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, in English. What Happens at Theophany at the Great Read more…

Greater Blessing of Water

Posted in Events | - by Fr Andrew Applegate
Greater Blessing of Water

Come join us this Saturday (Jan. 1) at 5:30pm for a special Vespers service where we will bless the water at church. Be sure to bring a container to bring Read more…

Theophany Icon Explained

Posted in Events, Exploring Orthodoxy, St. Aidan Community | - by Rebecca
Theophany Icon Explained

The Theophany Icon depicts the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. But why was Christ baptized if He had no sin? While Christ was baptized in the Jordan River, Read more…

Ortho 101 Tomorrow Night

Posted in Events, Exploring Orthodoxy, St. Aidan Community, Youth and Young Adults | - by Rebecca
Ortho 101  Tomorrow Night

We are getting together on ZOOM for another Ortho 101 class. You are free to join in any Tuesday that works for you as each Tuesday will be a stand-alone Read more…

10 Days until Theophany!

Posted in Children and Parents, Events, St. Aidan Community | - by Rebecca
10 Days until Theophany!

Theophany means Divine Appearance. In Icons of the Theophany we see the appearance of the Holy Trinity. It is easy to find God the Son, He is Jesus who is Read more…

Christ is Born!! Glorify Him!!!

Posted in Events, Father Andrew's Desk, Homilies, Uncategorized | - by Fr Andrew Applegate
Christ is Born!! Glorify Him!!!

“Christ is Born – Glorify Him!” Last year we were absent in the body from each other, but we are always together in spirit! It is wonderful to worship our Read more…

Busy Day of Celebrations Tomorrow!

Posted in Children and Parents, Events, St. Aidan Community, Youth and Young Adults | - by Rebecca
Busy Day of Celebrations Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, Dec. 24th, is a busy day! We have: Friday: Dec. 24 10:00 am. Royal Hours: The Royal Hours give us a whole atmosphere surrounding the birth of Our Lord: Read more…

Christmas Services at St. Aidan’s – All Welcome!

Posted in Events, St. Aidan Community | - by Fr Andrew Applegate
Christmas Services at St. Aidan’s – All  Welcome!

Friday: Dec. 24 10:00 am. Royal Hours: The Royal Hours give us a whole atmosphere surrounding the birth of Our Lord: the venality of Herod who fears being supplanted; Joseph’s Read more…

St. Nicholas Day Party

Posted in Children and Parents, Events, St. Aidan Community, Youth and Young Adults | Tagged St. Nicholas - by Rebecca
St. Nicholas Day Party

Don’t forget to put candy canes in the shoes left out for St. Nicholas. They are one of the symbols of St. Nicholas because he carries a staff, as do all Read more…

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