Category Archives: Lent Services

Saint Gregory Palamas

Posted on March 8, 2015 by gldstrm

​All human beings have a desire for union with God. In some Asian religions, union with God means the dissolution of the human person into God. As the saying has it “The dewdrop (the soul) falls into the shining sea … Continue reading →

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The Sunday of Orthodoxy

Posted on March 1, 2015 by gldstrm

Although icons had been used in churches, in the early 8th century AD, the eastern Roman Emperor began a campaign against icons. The emperor ordered his soldiers to remove icons from churches, monasteries, public places and so on. No one … Continue reading →

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Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Posted on April 1, 2014 by gldstrm

Dear Parishioners: The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. Please make participation in this service part of your Lenten journey towards Holy Week and the Resurrection of Christ. With love in … Continue reading →

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Presanctified Liturgies

Posted on March 23, 2014 by gldstrm

Dear Parishioners: Three Wednesday evening Presanctified Liturgies remain during this Great Lent: March 26 April 2 April 9 The services begin at 7 p.m. and end at about 8:15 p.m. They are followed by light refreshments in the parish hall … Continue reading →

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