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Sunday, 5 January 2025, Forefeast of Theophany

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Glory to Jesus Christ!

A few announcements for Sunday, 5 January 2025, Forefeast of the Theophany of Jesus Christ:

During the Liturgy there will be a special Children’s Sermon.

Following the Liturgy we will serve the Great Blessing of the Water for the Feast of Theophany. Everyone is encouraged to bring a container to take some blessed water for home use.

In conclusion, we will pray the 40 day Panikhyda for +Kyle Czumak, followed up by a luncheon for the parish provided by the Czumak family.

All are welcome!

When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan, / the worship of the Trinity was made manifest. / For the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, / and called Thee His beloved Son; / and the Spirit in the form of a dove / confirmed the truthfulness of His word. / O Christ our God, Who hast revealed Thyself / and hast enlightened the world, glory to Thee!
— Troparion for the Feast of the Theophany

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

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

Celebrating Theophany at Four Evangelists Orthodox Church

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When Thou, O Lord, wast baptized in the Jordan / worship of the Trinity wast made manifest / for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee / calling Thee His beloved Son / And the Spirit in the form of a dove / confirmed the truth of His word / O Christ our God, Who hath appeared and enlightened the world, / glory to Thee!

Troparion for the Feast of Theophany

Christ is Baptized! In the Jordan!

This past week, the faithful of Four Evangelists Orthodox Church celebrated the Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord with the service of Vespers on Thursday, 05 January, and the Divine Liturgy with the Blessing of the Waters on Sunday, 08 January. Pictures from Sunday can be seen below.

As a reminder, please bring a small water container if you would like to take home some blessed water for personal use.

Also, as is custom on or after Theophany, Fr. Gregory will be performing house blessings. Please see Fr. Gregory for dates and times if you would like your home blessed.

Afterfeast of Theophany w/ Blessing of the Waters – 08 January 2023
Afterfeast of Theophany w/ Blessing of the Waters – 08 January 2023
Afterfeast of Theophany w/ Blessing of the Waters – 08 January 2023
Afterfeast of Theophany w/ Blessing of the Waters – 08 January 2023
Afterfeast of Theophany w/ Blessing of the Waters – 08 January 2023
Afterfeast of Theophany w/ Blessing of the Waters – 08 January 2023

Vigil and Blessing of the Waters for the Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Please join us on Thursday, 05 January 2023 at 6pm, as we celebrate the Feast of Theophany with a vigil for the feast.

On the following Sunday, 08 January, we will celebrate the Blessing of the Waters for the Feast of Theophany at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy. If you would like to take home blessed water for personal use, please bring a container.

All are welcome as we celebrate this wonderful, ancient Feast of the Church!

For more info on the Feast of Theophany (known as Epiphany in the Western Christian tradition), including family activities, see the Come Celebrate the Feast printable on the Orthodox Church in America website.

Baptism of Our Lord
Icon of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

A Blessed Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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A blessed and joyous Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ to all! Christ is baptized! In the Jordan!

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 Feast of Theophany

Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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Christ is baptized! In the Jordan!

On this day, January 6, we wish everyone a blessed Feast of the Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ!

Please note that due to a family emergency, we will not celebrate the Feast of Theophany as a parish on January 6. Instead, our parish celebration will be moved to January 10 during the Afterfeast of Theophany. The Divine Liturgy will be followed by the Great Blessing of the Waters.