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Vespers for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

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Please join us on Monday, 20 November, at 6.00PM, as we celebrate the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple with Vespers for the Feast.

Regarding this Great Feast of the Church we read:

The main theme of the feast of Mary’s entrance to the Temple, repeated many times in the liturgical services, is the fact that she enters the Temple to become herself the living temple of God, thus inaugurating the New Testament in which are fulfilled the prophecies of old that “the dwelling of God is with man” and that the human person is the sole proper dwelling place of the Divine Presence (Ezek 37.27; Jn 14.15–23; Acts 7.47; 2 Cor 6.11; Eph 2.18–22; 1 Pet 2.4; Rev 22.1–4).

Entrance of the Theotokos to the Temple, Orthodox Church in America website

Today is the prelude of God’s goodwill * and the prophecy of the salvation of men. * The Virgin appears openly in the temple of God * and foretells Christ to all. * So let us cry to her with loud voices: * Rejoice, thou who art the fulfillment * of the Creator’s providence. — Troparion for the Feast

Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

Vespers Canceled for 14 October

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Please note that Vespers for this evening, 14 October 2023, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please join us tomorrow morning, 15 October at 9AM, for the Divine Liturgy.

Thank you!

Vespers Canceled: 16 September 2023

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Due to the recent painting in the church this morning, Vespers for this evening is canceled. Our normally scheduled worship will continue tomorrow morning with the Prayers of the Hours at 8:45am followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:00am.

Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

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Please join us on Wednesday, 13 September 2023, at 6:00pm, as we celebrate the Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross with the service of Vespers. All are welcome!

Lord, save Thy people * and bless Thine inheritance. * Grant victory over their enemies to Orthodox Christians, * and protect Thy people with Thy Cross.

Troparion for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross
Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God

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Please join us on Thursday, 07 September 2023, at 6:00pm, as we celebrate the Nativity of the Mother of God with the service of Vespers. All are welcome!

Thy Nativity, O Mother of God, has brought joy to all the world; for from thee arose the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, Who, having dissolved the curse, has given His blessing, and having abolished death, has granted us life eternal.

Troparion for the Feast of the Nativity of the Mother Of God
Nativity of the Theotokos

Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God

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Please join us on Monday, 14 August at 6pm, at Four Evangelists Orthodox Church as we celebrate Vespers for the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God (15 August). All are welcome!

“In giving birth thou didst preserve thy virginity; in falling asleep thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos. Thou wast translated to life, O Mother of Life, and by your prayers you deliver our souls from death.

— Troparion for the Feast of the Mother of God

Dormition of the All-Holy Mother of God
Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God