Uncategorized
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
The Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils
View MoreIf someone asked a Roman Catholic who is the ultimate authority in the church, in other words, who guarantees that the doctrines of the church…
-
St. Peter and St. Paul – Commemorated on June 29th
View MoreThe Apostles’ Fast (the Ss. Peter and Paul fast) ends on June 29th, so it is worthwhile to take a look at Ss. Peter and…
-
Saint Alban the Protomartyr of Britain (3rd C. AD)
View MoreWe are Eastern Orthodox Christians. The countries that compose the Eastern Orthodox world have been (up until recently) the countries of the Eastern half of…