Sermons
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The Nicene Creed – Part 3
View MoreIn our church the Creed begins with the words “I believe…” This is a personal affirmation of faith. However, if one visits various Catholic and Protestant…
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The Nicene Creed – Part 2
View MoreThe Creed as we know it today arose from the short formula used at baptism. Before Jesus Christ ascended into heaven he said to his…
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The Nicene Creed – Part 1
View MoreSince these articles began appearing they have focused on the saint or event of any given Sunday or day near that Sunday. However, beginning with this…
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The Dormition (Falling asleep) of the Mother of God – August 15th
View MoreSometimes this feast is called the Assumption, but this name is more prevalent in the Catholic West than the Orthodox East. This feast commemorates the death…
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The Glorification of St. Herman of Alaska (August 9, 1970)
View MoreSt. Herman is the first Orthodox saint glorified (canonized) in North America. Some sources say he was born in Serpukhov, Russia in the 1750s. More…
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The Translation of the Relics of St. Stephen – Archdeacon and Protomartyr (first martyr) – Died about 34 AD
View MoreNo doubt most of us have seen services with deacons. They add beauty and solemnity to the Liturgy, particularly when they are serving with a…