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Why is the Western Pascha celebrated on a different date than the Orthodox Pascha? The short and quick answer to the question can be summarized as follows: The most significant change to the calculation of the date of Pascha in…

The goal of fasting is to help us keep the commandments of God.  It is a form of spiritual training or askesis, which helps us acquire spiritual discipline.  Fasting helps us detach ourselves from the earthly pleasures of the flesh. …

This is a time for personal recollection: Let us flee the Pharisee’s exalted parlance; let us learn the Publican’s humble demeanor, and with sighs unto the Savior cry out and say, To us be gracious, O only forgiving Lord. Let…

Our goal in life is to enter the Kingdom of God. This New Year is offering us a new set of opportunities for spiritual growth. As we make our New Year Resolutions, let’s bring to the top of our priorities…

Fr. Panayiotis’ Message for Christmas Dear parishioners and friends of our Parish, The birth of Jesus is a milestone event in the history of the world. This was not just like every other birth of a child, but rather an…

Dear friends and parishioners, I greet you with great joy as we celebrate the Feast of Thanksgiving. My prayers are with you and your families during this national holiday which brings families together and helps us reconnect with those we…

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…

   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,…

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…

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…