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The Significance of the Presanctified Liturgy

March 17, 2025 by bradmin

by Fr. Jonathan H. Cholcher The Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts, or Presanctified Liturgy as it is popularly known, is the distinctive weekday service during the Orthodox season of Lent.  “On all the days of the holy fast of Lent, except on the Sabbath (Saturday), the Lord’s day (Sunday), and the holy day of Annunciation (March 25), the Liturgy of the Presanctified is to be said” (Canon 52, Quinisext Council). In many Orthodox parishes during Lent, the Presanctified Liturgy is served at least on Wednesdays, and in some on Wednesdays and … [Read more...]

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Weekly Bulletin March 16, 2025

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Abbreviated Synodikon of Orthodoxy Sunday

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Weekly Bulletin March 9, 2025

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Lent 101: The Beginning of the Godly Life

March 3, 2025 by bradmin

by Fr. Jonathan H. Cholcher “In the beginning God made heaven and earth.” (Genesis 1:1) “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom…godliness toward God is the beginning of perception.” (Proverbs 1:7, 8) “Hear, O heavens, and listen, O earth.  For the Lord has spoken: ‘I have begotten and brought up sons, but they rejected Me…Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean.  Put away the evils from your souls before My eyes.  Cease from your evils.  Learn to do good.  Seek judgment and redeem the wronged.  Defend the orphan and justify the … [Read more...]

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Weekly Bulletin March 2, 2025

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Orthodox Lent 2025 – Calendar & Readings (see bulletins for all services and times)

February 21, 2025 by bradmin

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Weekly Bulletin February 23, 2025

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Weekly Bulletin February 16, 2025

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The Lenten Season – 2025: Pre-Lent

February 12, 2025 by bradmin

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