Oct.07, 2008 in
For the health of...
Several in our community are ill this week. Remember to send a message of prayer and support. Mary Konfederak, Murat Ozkan, George Jacobs, Lisa Holak (care of John and Loraine Holak, Mr. John Nicholas and Mrs. Anna Techansoff.
The Theophany of Our Lord
Troparion
When You, O Lord were baptized in the Jordan
The worship of the Trinity was made manifest
For the voice of the Father bore witness to You
And called You His beloved Son.
And the Spirit, in the form of a dove,
Confirmed the truthfulness of His word.
O Christ, our God, You have revealed Yourself
And have enlightened the world, glory to You!
Kontakion
Today You have shown forth to the world, O Lord,
and the light of Your countenance has been marked on us.
Knowing You, we sing Your praises.
You have come and revealed Yourself,
O unapproachable Light.
Quotes from the Holy Fathers
“A monk is he who wants to sleep and does not sleep, who wants to eat and does not eat, who wants to drink and does not drink. A monk is distinguished by ‘continual forcing of nature’”
- Elder Codratus of Mt. Athos, Contemporary Ascetics of Mount Athos, vol. 2
- Elder Codratus of Mt. Athos, Contemporary Ascetics of Mount Athos, vol. 2
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Recommended Links
OCA: Diocese of the South
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
International Orthodox Christian Charities
Photographs & Iconprints for Orthodox Christians
The official website of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia
Orthodox Christian Mission Center
The Orthodox Christian Network
Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas
The DLucs Collection: Watercolor paintings and notecards for the Orthodox community
The Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate