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Lent

Cathedral of the Annunciation 26th Annual Lenten Retreat

March 13, 2021 at 7:00 am

Authentic Christianity: Why Young People are Leaving the Church (and How We Can Inspire Them to Stay)

On April 3, 2021, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Baltimore, Maryland will hold its 26th Annual Nicholas Tsakalos Memorial Lenten Retreat with presenters Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick (author and Chief Content Officer of Ancient Faith Ministries) and Steve Christoforou (Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries – Greek Orthodox Archdiocese).

Registration information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/26th-annual-nicholas-tsakalos-memorial-lenten-retreat-tickets-141538265763

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Sunday of Forgiveness (Cheesefare)

March 12, 2021 at 9:00 am

This coming Sunday, March 14, is the Sunday of Forgiveness. It is also the 4th of the pre-Lenten Sundays and perhaps more commonly known as Cheesefare Sunday or simply Cheesefare. This Sunday remembers the expulsion of Adam and Eve from paradise, as well as marking the last day of eating cheese or cheese products until the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection on Pascha.

After the Divine Liturgy we will be celebrating a portion of Forgiveness Vespers, followed by the Rite of Forgiveness. Covid-19 precautions will be followed.

The Gospel reading for the Sunday of Forgiveness is Matthew 6:14-21. Building on the themes of the previous Sunday’s (repentance and judgement), we are now – as always – prompted to orient ourselves toward forgiveness and reconciliation.

As Fr. Alexander Schmemman reminds us:

Now, forgiveness stands at the very center of Christian faith and of Christian life because Christianity itself is, above all, the religion of forgiveness. God forgives us, and His forgiveness is in Christ, His Son, Whom He sends to us, so that by sharing in His humanity we may share in His love and be truly reconciled with God. Indeed, Christianity has no other content but love. And it is primarily the renewal of that love, a return to it, a growth in it, that we seek in Great Lent, in fasting and prayer, in the entire spirit and the entire effort of that season. Thus, truly forgiveness is both the beginning of, and the proper condition for the Lenten season.
Forgiveness Sunday | Orthodox Church in America
Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Forgiveness Sunday, Lent

2021 Lent, Holy Week, & Pascha Schedule

March 10, 2021 at 9:02 am

Glory to Jesus Christ!

Please see below for a schedule of our 2021 Lenten, Holy Week, and Paschal services.

Download our 2021 Lent, Holy Week, & Pascha Schedule
Crucifixion

As a reminder, please continue to practice sensible safety precautions as we increase our public worship during this season of Lent.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Easter, Great Lent, Holy Week, Lent, Pascha

Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephrem

March 2, 2020 at 1:45 pm

As we enter the Lenten season, here are 2 versions of St. Ephrem’s prayer for use during the Great Fast. One is a modified children’s version and the other is a standard translation. Feel free to download, print, and pin on your refrigerator door. May God give you a joyful resolve during the fast!

• Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem (children’s version)

• Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem

Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem for Children
Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem

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Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha

February 29, 2020 at 2:15 pm

Glory to Jesus Christ!

The Great Fast is nearly upon us! Please see our printable calendar of services during Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha. All are welcome to join us as we seek more deeply the way of repentance in order to fully behold the glory of Our Lord’s Resurrection!

Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha Schedule image

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Four Evangelists Orthodox Church is a mission parish of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, a jurisdiction under the archpastoral care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
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We warmly invite you to join us during any of our worship services. All are welcome! See our calendar for specific events and/or changes.

Sunday
Prayers of the Hours: 8:45AM*
Divine Liturgy: 9:00AM

Saturday
Evening Vespers: 6:00PM*

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