It was founded on the rock
“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the Read more…
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I will have mercy
For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” – Romans 9:15, from Read more…
Happy Names Day to one of our young ladies!
The All-Praised Olga, Equal-to-the-Apostles, Princess of Kiev, renowned for her wisdom and sobriety, in her youth became the wife of Igor, Great Prince of Kiev, who ruled during the tenth Read more…
He went up on a mountain
Great multitudes followed Him – from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. And seeing the multitudes, , and when He was seated His disciples came to Read more…
Sitka Mother of God
Today, like the morning sun rising over us, / your all-honored icon enlightens the world with rays of mercy / and our land reverently receives it / as a divine Read more…
Saints of North America
On the second Sunday after Pentecost, each local Orthodox Church commemorates all the saints, known and unknown, who have shone forth in its territory. Accordingly, the Orthodox Church in America Read more…
Feastal Divine Liturgy of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Discourse on the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ of Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of Read more…
And there was a great calm . . .
Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But Read more…
Happy Names Day
Saturday, June 29th, we celebrated one of our parish founders’ names day, one who takes after his patron saint to lead our parish in dedication and caring. The Holy Glorious Read more…
Happy Names Day to one of our own!
Saint Joanna was the wife of Herod’s household stewart Khouza (Χουζά) and she served the Lord during His public ministry, along with some other women. Saint Joanna went to the Read more…