Tenth Sunday of Luke Barbara the Great Martyr Venerable John of Damascus Martyr Juliana; New-hieromartyr Seraphim, bishop of Phanarion in Greece     The Holy Great Martyr Barbara lived and suffered during the reign of the emperor Maximian (305-311). Her father, the pagan Dioscorus, was a rich and illustrious man in the Syrian city of Heliopolis. After the … [Read more...]

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Thirteenth Sunday of Luke Great-martyr James the Persian Venerable Palladios of Thessalonica; Venerable Nathanael of Nitria in Egypt     The Holy Great Martyr James the Persian (the Sawn-Asunder) was born in the fourth century into a pious Christian family, both wealthy and illustrious. His wife was also a Christian, and the … [Read more...]

Transfer of the Entrance of the Theotokos The Archdiocese has transferred the Feast of the Entrance of the Theotokos to Sunday (instead of Monday).   The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, also called The Presentation, is one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, celebrated on November 21. Among those Orthodox Christians who use the "Old" (Julian) calendar as … [Read more...]

Catechumen Classes Begin December 4, 2022 This will be an Orthodoxy 101 class covering the basics and fundamentals of our Orthodox faith. All catechumens are required to attend but the class is great for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of our Orthodox faith and Church. Anyone may attend. Plan on staying for an hour. The classes will be held following the Divine Liturgy. Get … [Read more...]

Eighth Sunday of Luke St. John Chrysostom, archbishop of Constantinople   St. John Chrysostom Interpreting the Epistles of Paul   Saint John was surnamed Chrysostom ("Golden-mouth") because of his eloquence. He made exhaustive commentaries on the divine Scriptures and was the author of more works than any other Church Father, leaving us complete commentaries on the … [Read more...]

Seventh Sunday of Luke Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople; Venerable Luke of Sicily; Paul of Corinth, the fool-for-Christ   Paul the Confessor, Archbishop of Constantinople Our father among the saints Paul the Confessor or Paul I of Constantinople lived during the fourth century, and served as Archbishop of Constantinople during three periods: from 337 to … [Read more...]

Fifth Sunday of Luke The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and Zenobia; Apostles Cleopas and Artemas of the Seventy; Venerable Joseph and Kyriakos, patriarchs of Constantinople   The Hieromartyr Zenobius, Bishop of Aegea, and his sister Zenobia The Hieromartyr Zenobius, Bishop of Aegea, and his sister Zenobia suffered a martyr’s death in the year 285 in Cilicia. From childhood … [Read more...]

Sixth Sunday of Luke The Holy Apostle James the “Brother of God” Ignatius, patriarch of Constantinople; James of Borovichi, wonderworker of Novgorod   The Holy Apostle James the “Brother of God” One of the Seventy, in the opinion of the majority of the holy fathers of the Church, especially the Eastern, he was the son of St. Joseph the Betrothed, and needs to be … [Read more...]

  Dear Members and Friends of St. Peter's, The hurricane was brutal but thanks be to God no lives were lost among our parishioners although many have suffered damage and loss. It's going to take some time to bring everything back to normal. The Assessment Two families lost their homes. Other families suffered flood damage. About five people lost their cars. The church suffered … [Read more...]

First Sunday of Luke Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne Venerable Martyr Paphnoutios of Egypt and those slain with him; repose of Venerable Sergios of Radonezh   Who Were St. Cyprian the Confessor and St. Justina? Saint Cyprian was a pagan and a native of Antioch. From his early childhood his misguided parents dedicated him to the service of the pagan gods. From the age … [Read more...]

First Sunday of Luke Our Righteous Mother Euphrosyne Venerable Martyr Paphnoutios of Egypt and those slain with him; repose of Venerable Sergios of Radonezh   Venerable Euphrosyne of Alexandria Our venerable Mother Euphrosyne was born at the beginning of the fifth century in the city of Alexandria. She was the only child of illustrious and wealthy parents. When she was … [Read more...]

Sunday after the Elevation of the Holy Cross Venerable Theodora of Alexandria; Righteous Euphrosynos the Cook   Following the Divine Liturgy we will celebrate the Elevation of the Cross (moved from September 14 to this Sunday). We will also read the catechism prayers for three of our new seekers.   Services This Week SUN Sep 18 — SUNDAY AFTER … [Read more...]

Sunday before the Elevation of the Holy Cross Leave-taking of the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos Venerable Theodora of Alexandria; Righteous Euphrosynos the Cook   Saint Helen, the mother of Saint Constantine the Great, when she was already advanced in years, undertook, in her great piety, the hardships of a journey to Jerusalem in search of the cross, about the year … [Read more...]

The Twelfth Sunday of Matthew Hieromartyr Babylas, Bishop of Antioch and the Three Youths With Him, Prophet Moses the God-Seer; Martyrs Jerusalem, Sekendos, Sekendios and Kegouros in Aleppo   Who Was The Hieromartyr Babylas, Bishop of Antioch and the Three Youths With Him?     The Hieromartyr Babylas and with him the three youths Urban, Prilidian, … [Read more...]

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The Eleventh Sunday of Matthew Righteous Father Moses of Ethiopia, Martyrs Diomedes, Damon and Laurence; Martyr Susanna of Georgia   Who Was St. Moses the Ethiopian (The Black)     Saint Moses lived in Egypt during the fourth century. He was an Ethiopian, and since he was black of skin he was called “Murin” (meaning “like an … [Read more...]

After-Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos Tenth Sunday of Matthew Apostle Thaddeus of the Seventy; Martyrs Bassa, Theognios, Agapios and Pistos of Edessa   Services This Week Dormition Fasting Period from August 1-15. SUN AUG 14 — DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS Orthros 8:30am, Divine Liturgy 9:30am LIVE STREAM Fri Aug 19 — Paraklesis to the Theotokos 9:30am … [Read more...]

Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos The Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Theotokos PLEASE NOTE: Dormition of the Theotokos Feast Day Moved to Sunday His Grace Bishop +NICHOLAS gave his blessing for us to celebrate the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on Sunday morning Aug. 14 and NOT Monday evening Aug. 15. This will better allow us all to celebrate the Feast of the … [Read more...]

The Eighth Sunday of Matthew Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of Christ Martyr Dometios of Persia; Hieromartyr Narcissus, patriarch of Jerusalem; Sozon of Nicomedia Entering the Period of the Dormition of the Theotokos The Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Theotokos What is the Dormition of the Theotokos? The Holy Scriptures tell us that when our Lord was dying on the … [Read more...]