What shall we offer You, O Christ, who for our sakes have appeared on earth as a man? Every creature made by You offers You thanks: the Angels offer a hymn; the heavens, a star; the Wise Men, gifts; the shepherds, their wonder; the earth, its cave; the wilderness, a manger; and we offer You a virgin Mother! O Pre-eternal God, … More Christ is Born! (photos)
“You were transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God, revealing Your glory to Your disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Your everlasting Light also shine upon us sinners, through the prayers of the Theotokos. O Giver of Light, glory to You!” Troparion of Transfiguration On August 6th we celebrate
Though somewhat late, this post is an addendum to that of our patronal feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29th. On a church’s patronal feast it is customary to have a procession around the church. Thus on our patronal feast of Sts Peter and Paul on June 29th, we processed around the church … More Peter and Paul Procession (photos)
O First-Enthroned of the Apostles, teachers of the universe, entreat the Master of all to grant peace to the world and great mercy to our souls! –Troparion of Sts Peter and Paul Tradition tells us that the princes of the apostles Peter and Paul were both martyred in Rome on June 29th. This is … More Our Patronal Feast (photos)
Blessed are You O Christ Our God, You have revealed the fishermen to be most wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them you have caught the whole world in Your net. Glory to You, O Lover of Mankind. ~Troparion of Pentecost When the Most High came down and confused the … More Pentecost 2018 (photos)
Our Bright Wednesday was made even brighter by a visit from the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa! They joined us for the Divine Liturgy and procession, and we enjoyed a festive breakfast afterwards. They are friends of our parish, and Father David has taught classes for them in the past. They came up for Divine … More Marian Sisters Visit (photos)
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life! (Paschal troparion) We had a most wonderful Paschal celebration. Pascha–the feast of feasts, the crown of the year–is the pinnacle of our liturgical cycle, since Christ’s death and resurrection is the source of our life. … More Christ is Risen! (photos)
Great and Holy Friday is a day of lamentation: our Lord and God is crucified and laid in the tomb. “He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.” At the Vespers of Holy Friday
This year the great feast of the Annunciation to Our Lady (always celebrated on March 25th) coincides with Palm Sunday, the celebration of Our Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem, and so they are celebrated together. Between Festal Matins and Divine Liturgy the palms, pussy willows and olive branches were blessed with holy water, and then we … More Blessed Feasts! (Photos)
On the third Sunday of the Great Fast we venerate the Holy Cross. It is a feast in the middle of the fast, for like the banner of an approaching victorious king, the Holy Cross announces the coming Resurrection. “Before your Cross we bow down in worship, O Master, and your Holy Resurrection we glorify. … More Veneration of the Holy Cross
