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Feast of the Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

Hail, Virgin Theotokos, full of grace! * From you shone the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, * enlightening those who were in darkness! / Rejoice, O righteous Elder; * you received in your arms the Redeemer of our souls, * Who grants us the Resurrection.

Troparion for the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple

Friday, 02 February 2024, is the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, one of the twelve Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church (and also one of the most ancient festivals of the Church, being attested to already in the early 300’s).

Please join us at 6.00 pm on Thursday, 01 February 2024, as we celebrate Vespers for the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord. Following Vespers will be the Blessing of Candles, a tradition common to this “festival of light” (cf. Luke 2:32). If you have candles that you would like to be blessed, please bring them with you to church.

All are welcome!

Speaking of light, enjoy this wonderful article by Fr. Stephen Freeman on the connection between Ground Hog’s Day and the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord: Candlewax and Hedgehogs – Groundhog Day.

Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple
The Presentation in the Temple by iconographer Philip Davydov

Vespers – 20 January 2024

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, Saturday Vespers normally scheduled for today, 20 January 2024, has been cancelled.

We will resume our worship tomorrow morning with the Divine Liturgy at 9.00 am.

2024 Annual Parish Meeting

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

Mark your calendar. It’s that time of the year again! Following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 28 January 2024, we will hold our annual parish meeting. Please consider joining us as we discuss important items related to parish life for the new year.

Also following the Divine Liturgy will be a potluck Sunday coffee hour. If you are able, please bring a dish or snack to share. Coffee will be provided.

All are welcome!

The Feast of the Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

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Christ is Born!

As we approach the Feast of the Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, please join us for the Festal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany on Saturday, 06 January 2024, at 9:00 am.

Following the Divine Liturgy will be the Great Blessing of the Water. Please bring a container if you would like to take home some blessed water for personal use.

As always, all are welcome and invited to join us as we celebrate this Great Feast of the Orthodox Church.

When You, O Lord were baptized in the Jordan / the worship of the Trinity was made manifest / for the voice of the Father bore witness to You / and called You His beloved Son. / And the Spirit, in the form of a dove, / confirmed the truthfulness of His word. / O Christ, our God, You have revealed Yourself / and have enlightened the world, glory to You!

— Troparion for the Feast

The Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

A Blessed Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ to All!

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Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, * has shone to the world as the light of wisdom. * For by it those who worshipped the stars * were taught by a star to adore Thee, * the Sun of Righteousness, * and to know Thee, the Orient from on high. * O Lord, glory to Thee.

— Troparion for the Feast of the Nativity

Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ (Syriac, 13th century)

Christmas Caroling

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

As a reminder, we will be gathering at Nichols Senior Care on Saturday, 23 December 2023 at 3:20pm, to sing Christmas carols to the residents.

Nichols Senior Care is located at located at 1111 Hanson Road, Edgewood, MD 21040.

Please join us if you are able!