The Bright Resurrection of Christ, Troparion. Tone V — Christ is risen from the dead, trampling on death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life. Kontakion, Tone VIII — Though Thou didst descend into the grave, O Immortal One, yet didst Thou destroy the power of hell, and didst rise again as …
Holy Saturday Holy Fire Christ’s Decent Into Hades
Today Hades cried out groaning: “Would that I had not received the One born of Mary; for He came upon me and loosed my power. He shattered the gates of brass; the souls, which I held captive of old, as God He raised up.” Glory O Lord to Your Cross and Your Resurrection. Today Hades …
Great and Holy Friday Holy Passion
Thou hast redeemed us from the curse of the Law by Thy precious Blood. By being nailed to the Cross and pierced with the Spear, Thou hast poured immortality on mankind. O our Saviour, glory to Thee. -Troparion for Holy Friday Matthew 26-27 26 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended all these words, …
Tolerance of Fornication In Men
Toleranţa desfrânării la bărbaţi JUNE 10, 2009 We know from our grandparents and from many other stories, that until not long ago, if a girl lost her virginity it was a great shame, there was a risk that she would remain unmarried. And if she managed to get married, then she almost certainly does not …
Why do demons hate breasts?
As I continue to record and post Prologue From Ohrid recordings, I find it so strange that the demon worshippers are so eager to disfigure the bodies of the female Martyrs. Again and Again the tortureres cut off the breasts of the faithful women. THE HOLY FEMALE MARTYR AGATHA FEBRUARY 5 THE HOLY FEMALE MARTYRS …
Saint Patrick Enlightner of Ireland
Blessed Feast of Saint Patrick! Parades, wearing of the green, shamrocks, celebrations – which one of these is a true event in the life of St. Patrick? The humble bishop who helped establish Christianity in the country now known as Ireland would be surprised, and perhaps saddened, by some of the “traditions” associated with his …
Lenten Prayer of St Ephrem
This ancient prayer is prescribed for the Canonical Hours of the weekdays of Great Lent. It is attributed to St Ephraim the Syrian (AD 306-373) and is an excellent summary of how we should strive to purify ourselves during Great Lent not just through fasting and abstinence but also through a genuine change of heart. …
Saint Ambrose – Christ does know the hour!
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” -Gospel of Saint Mark 13:32 An often cited quote from Arians and Mohammedans denying the divinity of Christ. Interesting to note that Saint Ambrose of Milan (379 A.D.) did not find NOR THE …
Leap Year! What does that have to do with Orthodoxy?
The solar year is currently 365.2422 days long. This is known as a tropical year. This number can vary slightly. God has ordained our world to have days, weeks and years. In its current fallen state, we discover the solar year does not exactly align with any man-made calendar. The decimal creates a challenge. To overcome …
2024 Triodion Eortologion (Calendar) Three Segments of Lent
2024 Eortologion The word “Triodion” literally means “3 odes” referring to a series of hymns that are sung, but also applying to the 3 segments of time and the associated observances in each of these time segments.