Christianity 101: An Orthodox Perspective
We will be holding a series of 6 public talks and Q and A sessions at the church every Wednesday evening with the general topic of ‘What is the Orthodox Read more…
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Divine Liturgy – Afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord
On this first day of the Afterfeast of the Meeting of the Lord, the Church commemorates the righteous Simeon and Anna the prophetess. The following words are ascribed to Christ Read more…
Divine Liturgy of the Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple
The Meeting of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ is described in the third Gospel (Luke 2:22-40). Forty days after His birth the Divine Child was brought to the Read more…
Melt the ice which envelops my soul and warm my heart with Thy love.
‘Waves of passion disturb my spirit, great sadness and anguish have overwhelmed my soul. Embalm my soul with Thy Son’s peace, O Most Holy One, and by His Grace drive Read more…
By Him All Things Were Created
‘For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were Read more…
Titus 1:15
‘To the pure all things are pure’ from Titus 1:15, from today’s Epistle reading
Lift Up My Eyes
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From where comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your Read more…
St. Ita
Today we commemorate another Celtic saint. Saint Ita was born in the fifth century in County Waterford. At the age of sixteen, she moved to Cluain Credhail, now known as Read more…
St. Cedd
Today we commemorate St. Cedd, a missionary and bishop who spread the faith throughout England during the seventh century. The eldest of four brothers, all of whom became priests, he Read more…
Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath
‘So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath’ James 1:19, from today’s Epistle Reading Image: Great Grey Owl. e-know.ca, Miriam Read more…