“Take heart, it is I; have no fear.” Dear to Christ the parishioners of St. George, Blessings. We are still celebrating the “Dormition of the Theotokos”. In the Gospel of this Sunday, we hear the words of Jesus to the apostles “have no fear”, I am here with you. Many […]
“In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for living thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.” (Troparia of the Dormition) Dear to Christ, Glory […]
“When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos. O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.” APOLYTIKION OF […]
“O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine inheritance, granting to Thy people victory over all their enemies, and by the power of Thy Cross preserving Thy commonwealth.” Troparia of the Cross Dear followers of Christ, Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory for ever. August is full of feasts. On August […]
The Fast of the Dormition of the Theotokos starts from August 1st to August 15th. It is a strict fast. Congratulations to the newly elected officers and Parish Council members: Mrs. Samantha Nassar, Chair of the Parish Council Mrs. Collette El Hajj, Vice-Chair Mrs. Kathy Kakish, Secretary Mr. Raed Dallal, […]
“O Godly-minded Anna, thou didst give birth unto God’s pure Mother who conceived Him Who is our Life. Wherefore, thou hast now passed with joy to thy heavenly rest, wherein is the abode of them that rejoice in glory; and thou askest forgiveness of sins for them that honor thee […]
Jesus said to them “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.” Dear to Christ the parishioners of St. George, Christ is in our midst. He is and ever shall be. Fr. Philip writes: “Those first disciples had nothing like […]
“Thy Church, O Christ God, hath regaled herself in the blood of Thy Martyrs throughout the entire world, as in porphyry and purple. Through them she lifteth her voice crying: Turn with Thy compassion toward Thy people, and grant peace to Thy city, and to our souls the Great Mercy.” […]
“Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast revealed the fishermen as most wise, having sent upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them Thou hast fished the universe, O Lover of mankind, glory to Thee.” Dear to Christ the faithful members of St. George, I would like to […]
~Pastor’s Message of August 29, 2021~