Commemoration of the Apostles Andrew and Philip
Before becoming Christ’s disciple, Apostle Andrew had been the disciple of St. John the Baptist. He was the brother of the Apostle Peter and was a fisherman. After the... Read More »
Church Calendar
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Eve of the Fast of Advent (Hisnag)
The Eve of the Fast of Advent marks the day before the start of the period of “Fifty Days” (Hisnag or Yisnak) that concludes with the Feast of Holy... Read More »
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Presentation of Three Year Old St. Mary to the Church
One of the feasts dedicated to the Holy Virgin is the presentation of three year old Mary (Holy Mother of God) to the temple. All Christian Churches celebrate this... Read More »
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Commemoration of Pontiff St Nicholas
St Nicholas was born during the third century in the village of Patara in Asia Minor. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast... Read More »
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Commemoration of St Gregory the Thaumaturgus, Nicholas the Bishop and St Myron the Wonderworker
Gregory Thaumaturgus (Miracle Worker) or Gregory of Neocaesarea was a Christian bishop of the 3rd century. Gregory was born around AD 213 to a wealthy pagan family in Neocaesarea. Originally he was... Read More »
