November 22, 2020~ 9th Sunday of Luke Archippus the Apostle, Philemon the Apostle & his wife, Apphia, Onesimos the Disciple of Paul Commemorated on November 22 Philemon, who was from Colossae, a city of Phrygia, was a man both wealthy and noble; Apphia was his wife. Archippus became Bishop of the […]
November 8, 2020~ 7th Sunday of Luke Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel Commemorated on November 8 All the Angels, according to the Apostle Paul, are ministering spirits, – sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs […]
November 1, 2020~ 5th Sunday of Luke Cosmas and Damian the Holy Unmercenaries of Asia, and their mother Theodota Commemorated on November 1, 2020 These Saints were from Asia (that is, Asia Minor). After the death of their father, their Christ-loving mother Theodota reared them in piety and in all […]
Dear Parishioners and friends of St. Demetrios Church, As the New Ecclesiastical year unfolds, we would like to wish to you and your family joy, happiness and health. We invite you to celebrate with us the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, St. Demetrios, on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM. His Grace Bishop Sevastianos […]
October 18, 2020~ Luke the Evangelist This Apostle was an Antiochean, a physician by trade, and a disciple and companion of Paul. He wrote his Gospel in Greek after Matthew and Mark, after which he wrote the Acts of the Apostles, and dedicated both works to Theophilus, who, according to some, was […]
October 11, 2020~ Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council Liturgical Guide Resurrectional Apolytikion in the First Mode Τοῦ λίθου σφραγισθέντος ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων… When the stone had been sealed by the Jews and the soldiers were guarding Thine immaculate Body, Thou didst arise on the third day, O Saviour, granting life unto the world. […]
October 4, 2020~ 1st Sunday of Luke Liturgical Guide Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 4th Mode Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος… From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee. […]
