Sermon On Pentecost (Fr. George Dragas)

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1. The Pentecostal Period. The word, Pentecost means “the fiftieth” and is used to designate the great event of the Outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Epiphoitesis) upon the Apostles and the Church on the 50th day after the Resurrection of Christ, just ten days after His Ascension into Heaven. Before […]

Sermon on Pentecost (St. John Chrysostom)

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Let us spiritually extol the grace of the Holy Spirit in spiritual hymns, since spiritual grace has on this day shown upon us from heaven. Though our words are too weak to express adequately the greatness of this grace, we shall praise its power and activity to the extent of […]

The Great Feast of Pentecost

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O heavenly King, the Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art in all places, and fillest all things, Treasury of good things, and Giver of life, come, and dwell in us, and cleanse us from every stain; and save our souls, O good One. + Doxasticon of the Feast, Tone 6 […]

Holy Cross Recipe Book

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Compiled from the recipes of the parishioners of Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Maryland, this booklet contains general fasting instructions, advice and tips, as well as recipes for liturgical foods, starters, soups, main and side dishes and desserts. Click here to access the book in PDF format!

Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord

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As the angels, O Savior, wondered at Thy strange elevation, and the Disciples were amazed at Thy dread rising, Thou didst ascend in glory, being God, and the gates were lifted up for Thee. Wherefore, the heavenly powers were surprised, shouting, Glory to Thy condescension, O Savior; glory to Thy […]

Video: The Ancient Church (Pt. I, II & III)

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Sunday of the Blind Man

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Who shall declare Thy might, O Christ? And who shall number the multitude of Thy wonders? For as Thou wast doubly seen in Thy goodness on earth, so didst Thou doubly grant healing to the sick; for not only didst Thou heal the bodily eyes of the man born blind […]

Photos: Youth serve Toronto’s Homeless

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Last week the Youth of St. George served the downtown Toronto community at St. John the Compassionate Mission. For more information on how you can get involved, see www.stjohnsmission.org.

On Suffering (Metropolitan ANTHONY)

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Broadcast Date: March 5, 1973 Does suffering lead to salvation? Possibly, says Metropolitan Anthony Bloom of Britain’s Russian Orthodox Church. “In itself, suffering is not redemptive,” he explains. “Suffering is redemptive only if it’s connected with love.” In this 1973 Man Alive episode, host Roy Bonisteel interviews the religious leader […]

Paschal Message from Assembly of Orthodox Bishops

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“And he said to them, ‘Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter, He is going before you to Galilee; there […]