Four Evangelists Orthodox Church, Bel Air, Maryland

You are here: Home / Archives for Vespers

Vespers

Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

at

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!

Please join us this weekend at Four Evangelists Orthodox Church as we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All are welcome!

+ Vespers for the Feast of the Transfiguration, Saturday, 05 August 2023, at 6pm.

+ Festal Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Transfiguration, Sunday, 06 August 2023, at 9am.

“Thou wast transfigured on the mount, O Christ God, * revealing Thy glory to Thy disciples as far as they could bear it. * Let Thine everlasting light shine upon us sinners * through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Giver of Light, glory to Thee.

— Troparion for the Feast of the Transfiguration

The Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Vespers for 29 July 2023

at

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!

Please note that Vespers for this evening, 29 July 2023, has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing everyone at the regularly scheduled Divine Liturgy tomorrow morning.

Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple

at

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!

On 02 February, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple. One of the twelve Great Feasts on the liturgical calendar, this day commemorates the presentation of Jesus by Mary and Joseph to the Temple on the fortieth day after His birth, being received into the arms of the righteous Simeon. (Gospel of St. Luke 2:22-38)

Please join us on Wednesday, 01 February 2023, at 6pm, as we celebrate the service of Vespers for the Feast.

Also on this day, due to its association with light (cf. Luke 2:32), it is customary to bless candles that will be used for the following year. If you have candles that you would like to be blessed, please bring them with you to church.

Icon of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple by iconographer Philip Davydov

31 December 2022 Vespers Cancelled

at

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Please note that Vespers for this evening, 31 December 2022 at 6:00PM, is cancelled. The Divine Liturgy for tomorrow, 01 January 2023 (+ The Circumcision of Our Lord; + St. Basil the Great), is on as scheduled.

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

at

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!

Please join us on Sunday, 20 November, at 6pm, as we celebrate Vespers for the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple.

All are welcome!

Today is the prelude of the good will of God, / of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. / The Virgin appears in the temple of God, / in anticipation proclaiming Christ to all. / Let us rejoice / and sing to her: / “Rejoice, O Fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.

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