Category Archives: Church Services

Symbolic or Diabolic

When we use the word symbol in English we usually mean that something “stands for” something else, as when we say that a flag symbolizes a nation. But there is also a sense in which symbol means not real. When … Continue reading

Posted in Church Services, Sermons | Comments Off on Symbolic or Diabolic

November 8 (Saturday) Bishop Michael Celebrates Liturgy in our Church

Dear Parish Council members and Trustees: You have been informed and reminded – by letter and e-mail – that on Saturday, November 8, Bishop Michael will celebrate Liturgy in our church. On this occasion, he will read a prayer elevating … Continue reading

Posted in Celebrations, Church Services | Comments Off on November 8 (Saturday) Bishop Michael Celebrates Liturgy in our Church

A Saint Who Links Russia and America – St. John Kochurov, Commemorated October 31st

The Orthodox Church around the world is one church. Despite differences of language, music, styles of iconography and so on, the church professes one faith, celebrates the same liturgies and prays the same prayers. Nowhere is this unity more apparent … Continue reading

Posted in Commemorations | Comments Off on A Saint Who Links Russia and America – St. John Kochurov, Commemorated October 31st

Sermon on Saint Luke’s Gospel

We are all Orthodox Christians holding the same faith but no doubt we have come to our faith in somewhat different ways. Some of us were baptised as children, taken to church by our parents, perhaps sent to church school … Continue reading

Posted in Sermons | Comments Off on Sermon on Saint Luke’s Gospel

Ascension of Our Lord Vesperal Liturgy on May 28 @ 7pm

The Ascension of Our Lord is one of the great feast of the Orthodox Church. Try to participate in the celebration of the feast.

Posted in Church Services | Comments Off on Ascension of Our Lord Vesperal Liturgy on May 28 @ 7pm