Author Archives: Father George

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 25th of November, the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the holy and Glorious Great-Martyr KATHERINE of Alexandria. Apolytikion Hymn (Dismissal) Hymn of Saint Katherine LET us praise the all-lauded and noble bride of Christ, theContinue reading “25th of November – The Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the glorious and Great-Martyr KATHERINE of Alexandria”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE DIVINE EUCHARIST ACCORDING TO THE HOLY ORTHODOX TRADITION. The celebration of the Divine Eucharist is the action of the ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD, A FULFILLMENT OF THE ROYAL PRIESTHOOD" CONFERRED UPONContinue reading “THE DIVINE EUCHARIST ACCORDING TO THE HOLY ORTHODOX TRADITION”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ – ΘΕΙΑ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΑ – EUCHARIST "Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…" (Ephesians 5:20). Greek: "Ευχαριστούντες πάντοτε υπέρ πάντων έν ονόματι τού ΚυρίουContinue reading ““GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS TO GOD…” (Ephesians 5:20).”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE ORTHODOX PILGRIM ON A FORTY-DAY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY + In the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee. Let up pray toContinue reading “THE ORTHODOX PILGRIM ON A FORTY-DAY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY”

My brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 16th of November, the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostle and Evangelist\ MATTHEW. MATTHEW, the holy Apostle and Evangelist, the son of Alphaeus, otherwise known as Levi, lived in the Galilaean city ofContinue reading “16th of November – FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST MATTHEW”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. THE HOLY NATIVITY FAST – NOVEMBER 15TH – DECEMBER 24TH As we Orthodox Christians prepare to commence the Holy Nativity Fast (Nov. 15 to Dec. 24), we are reminded by Our Lord, God, and SaviorContinue reading “November 15- December 24th – THE BEGINNING OF THE HOLY NATIVITY FAST”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 13th of November Our Holy Orthodox Church celebrates Our Father Among the Saint JOHN CHRYSOSTOMOS, Archbishop of Constantinople. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Plagal of Fourth Tone GRACE shining forth from thy mouth like aContinue reading “13th of November – THE FEAST OF SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 9th of November Our Holy Orthodox Church commemorates Saint NEKTARIOS THE WONDERWORKER, Metropolitan of Pentapolis. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. First Tone THE offspring of Selyvria and the guardian of Aegina, the true friend ofContinue reading “9th November – FEAST DAY OF SAINT NEKTARIOS THE WONDERWORKER OF AEGINA, GREECE”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. On the 8th of November the Holy Orthodox Church commemorates the Synaxis of Michael the Chief Commander, and of the Other Bodiless Hosts. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. Fourth Tone SUPREME Commanders of the Hosts of theContinue reading “8th November – The Synaxis of Michael the Chief Commander, and the other Bodiless Hosts”

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ God, CHRIST IS IN OUR MIDST! HE WAS, IS, AND EVER SHALL BE. SCISMS LEAD TO DIVISION AND DISARRAY AMONG CHRISTIANS "But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: ‘Every kingdom divided against itself IS BROUGHT TO DESOLATION, AND EVERY CITY OR HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF WILLContinue reading “SCISMS LEAD TO DIVISION AND DISARRAY AMONG CHRISTIANS”