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Vigil for the Feast of the Annunciation

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Today is the beginning of our salvation, / the revelation of the eternal mystery! / The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin / as Gabriel announces the coming of Grace. / Together with him let us cry to the Theotokos: / Hail, O Full of Grace, / the Lord is with You! — Troparion for the Feast of the Annunciation

Please join us Thursday evening, 24 March 2022 at 6PM, as we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation with the vigil for the feast. All are welcome!

What: Vigil for the Feast of the Annunciation
When: 24 March 2022 at 6PM
Where: Four Evangelists Orthodox Church

Continued Prayers for Ukraine

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What: Prayer Service for Ukraine
When: 22 March 2022 at 7PM
Where: Four Evangelists Orthodox Church

As we continue our prayers for Ukraine, we will again be serving a Moleben (a service of intercession or supplication) for those suffering from the recent Russian invasion, followed by a Panikhyda (a memorial service) for those who have lost their lives in the continuing hostilities, especially innocent civilians and children in recent days.

All are welcome as we pray for the peace and protection of the people of Ukraine, as well as an end to the war.

Continuing Our Prayers for Ukraine

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

Please join us Tuesday evening, 15 March at 7PM, as we continue our prayers for Ukraine by serving a Moleben (a service of intercession or supplication) for those suffering from the recent Russian invasion, followed by a Panikhyda (a memorial service) for those who have lost their lives in the continuing hostilities, especially innocent civilians and children in recent days.

All are welcome as we continue to pray for the peace and protection of the people of Ukraine, as well as an end to the war.

Prayers for Ukraine, 15 March 2022

Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession (1st Sunday of Great Lent)

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

On Sunday, 13 March, we will celebrate the 1st Sunday of Great Lent, also called the Sunday of Orthodoxy. It is here, and through the rest of Great Lent on Sundays, that we begin to serve the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great. In addition, after the Divine Liturgy on the 1st Sunday of Great Lent, we will have a procession with icons and serve the Rite of Orthodoxy (i.e., a brief service in commemoration of the affirmations of the Seventh Ecumenical Council in 787 and the restoration of the use of icons in 843).

If you would like to participate, please bring a favorite icon from home or feel free to use one from the church.

Sunday of Orthodoxy resources:

Procession with icons on the Sunday of Orthodoxy
Procession with icons on the Sunday of Orthodoxy (2019)

Praying for Ukraine

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In solidarity with and for those suffering and under attack in Ukraine, Four Evangelists Orthodox Church held a moleben (service of intercession) followed by a panikhyda (memorial service) on Wednesday, 02 March.

We are thankful for the guests that were able to join us, including Archimandrite Fr. Constantine Moralis from the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Baltimore, MD and Mr. John Sobchak from International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC). Afterwards, Mr. Sobchak shared ongoing initiatives that IOCC has in place to offer relief to Ukraine, as well as how parishes and individuals could join in that effort.

As the aggression continues in Ukraine, please stay tuned for more opportunities that we, as a parish community, might pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, Russia, and abroad.

Moleben for Ukraine - March 2022
Moleben for Ukraine – March 2022

Appeal for Ukrainian Aid

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As news reports continue to pour in regarding the recent and ongoing aggression committed against Ukraine, the need for aid grows as men, women, and children seek safety in neighboring countries.

In your charity, please consider giving to one or more of the Ukrainian relief programs below:

International Orthodox Christian Charities
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
Catholic Relief Services
Orthodox Church in America