Friday, January 20, 2017

Sanctity of life - Ashanin Memorial Lecture

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Sanctity of Life Weekend

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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Theophany

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Theophany - the great feast of the Orthodox Church:

Theophany (from Greek theophania (Θεοφάνια), meaning "appearance of God") is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on January 6. It is the feast which reveals the Most Holy Trinity to the world through the Baptism of the Lord (Mt.3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22).

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Monday, January 2, 2017

Behold a new and wondrous Mystery!

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The Nativity Sermon of St. John Chrysostom

BEHOLD a new and wondrous mystery.

My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing. The Archangels blend their voice in harmony. The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise. The Seraphim exalt His glory. All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the Godhead here on earth, and man in heaven. He Who is above, now for our redemption dwells here below; and he that was lowly is by divine mercy raised.

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