Dear parishioners and friends of our Parish, Christmas, the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is only 40 days away. The Orthodox Church has always encouraged its members to prepare for this great feast by observing a…
Seeking Holiness in Diverse Ways
Christians through the centuries have sought to connect with God in many different ways. Early on, even from the time of St. Paul, we know of people who dedicated their lives to a more secluded and prayerful state. Others,…
The “Panayia” (the All Holy Lady) in our Lives
August is the month when the Feast of the Falling Asleep (Dormition) of the Panayia-the Blessed Mother of our Lord, as the highlight. The Orthodox Church has set aside the first fifteen days of the month of August to remember…
Was Your Vacation Good for Your Soul?
Dear friends and parishioners, Vacations can be good and relaxing, but they may also become tiring and even exhausting if we allow ourselves to go too far. What is even worse, vacations can become a source of spiritual harm and…
The Fast of August
The Fast of the Dormition of the Theotokos Today, August 1st, we enter a special period of the Ecclesiastical Year. It is a period of honoring the Virgin Mary, the mother of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus…
