The Liturgical Guide and Bulletin for Sunday, January 30th, 2022
January 30, 2022
Memory of the Holy Three Hierarchs
Saints and Feasts Commemorated
Synaxis of The Three Hierarchs: Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, & John Chrysostom
This common feast of these three teachers was instituted a little before the year 1100, during the reign of the Emperor Alexis I Comnenus, because of a dispute and strife that arose among the notable and virtuous men of that time. Some of them preferred Basil, while others preferred Gregory, and yet others preferred John Chrysostom, quarreling among themselves over which of the three was the greatest. Furthermore, each party, in order to distinguish itself from the others, assumed the name of its preferred Saint; hence, they called themselves Basilians, Gregorians, or Johannites. Desiring to bring an end to the contention, the three Saints appeared together to the saintly John Mavropous, a monk who had been ordained Bishop of Euchaita, a city of Asia Minor, they revealed to him that the glory they have at the throne of God is equal, and told him to compose a common service for the three of them, which he did with great skill and beauty. Saint John of Euchaita (celebrated Oct. 5) is also the composer of the Canon to the Guardian Angel, the Protector of a Man’s Life. In his old age, he retired from his episcopal see and again took up the monastic life in a monastery in Constantinople. He reposed during the reign of the aforementioned Emperor Alexis Comnenus (1081-1118).
Liturgical Guide
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode
Κατέλυσας τῷ Σταυρῷ σου τὸν θάνατον …
Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers’ lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery
Apolytikion for Three Hierarchs in the First Mode
Τούς τρείς μεγίστους φωστήρας τής Τρισηλίου θεότητος …
The three most great luminaries of the Three-Sun Divinity have illumined all of the world with the rays of doctrines divine and true; they are the sweetly-flowing rivers of wisdom, who with godly knowledge have watered all creation in clear and mighty streams: The great and sacred Basil, and the Theologian, wise Gregory, together with the renowned John, the famed Chrysostom of golden speech. Let us all who love their divinely-wise words come together, honouring them with hymns; for ceaselessly they offer entreaty for us to the Trinity.
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Apolytikion of St. Demetrios in the Third Mode
Μέγαν εύρατο εv τοίς κιvδύvοις…
Greatness has been found in danger. You are champion of the world. A victor who could turn the nations back. You boldly encouraged Nestor to defeat Lyaeus in the arena. Therefore, holy great martyr Demetrios, intercede with Christ our God, to grant us His great mercy.
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Seasonal Kontakion in the First Mode
Ὁ μήτραν παρθενικὴν ἁγιάσας τῶ τόκω σου…
Your birth sanctified a Virgin’s womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.
Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Narthex Press
Epistle Reading
Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 18.4,1.
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.
The reading is from St. Paul’s First Letter to the Hebrews 13:7-16
Brethren, remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their lives, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is well that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited their adherents. We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go forth to him outside the camp and bear the abuse he endured. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city which is to come. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Gospel Reading
The reading is from Matthew 5:14-19
The Lord said to his disciples, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
Memorial Prayer
Argyro Louvaris (1 year) survived by her sons John, George and Steven, and their families.
Trisagion Prayer
Victor G. Vogis (21 years) survived by his parents Margo and Victor, his sisters Katya (husband Omar) and Esther (husband Tony), and his niece Margo.
Antonios Bourlotos (24 years) survived by his wife Stamatiki, his daughters Christina (husband Michael) and Maria (husband Alex), and his grandchildren John, Antoni and Christina.
Announcements
Coffee Hour
In loving memory of Argyro Louvaris, the Louvaris family has sponsored the coffee hour.
Philoptochos News
Visiting Angels is a ministry of Philoptochos which calls and visits those in nursing homes, or assisted living facilities or who are confined to their homes. If you know someone who would appreciate a call or visit, please email philoptochos@stdemetrios.org or give the information to Paula Kirifides or Helen Fronimakis.
Philoptochos 2022 Memberships: Annual dues are payable now. Become a new member or renew your membership @$50 for 2022, as you support the national, metropolis and local organizations of the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America. Please make checks payable to Philoptochos or use credit cards via Square. https://ladies-philoptochos-of-st-demetrios.square.site/
Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida
Do you love reading and discussing old and new ideas about passion and rage, greatness and pride?
You are cordially invited to join our Book Club as we discuss the play “Medea” by Euripides. The play was written in 431 BC and was first produced in Athens at the city’s Dionysia Festival. It is one of the great plays of the Western literary canon and one of the most frequently performed Greek tragedies in the late 20th century. The play, Medea’s story of betrayal by her husband is a remarkable study of injustice and ruthless revenge.
You can purchase the book at Barnes and Noble or Amazon for $6 or download it for free.
For more information please contact Stavroula Christodoulou (954) 899-8455 or Malvina Currie (954) 993-7456 malvinacurrie@gmail.com
To purchase the book in English
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/medea-euripides/1116704718
https://us.amazon.com/Medea-Euripides/dp/B099C8R1TQ
Free
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/35451/35451-h/35451-h.htm
http://classics.mit.edu/Euripides/medea.html
Free in Greek
https://www.openbook.gr/mideia/
This event is part of the Book Club Series 2022 Hellenic Cultural Society of South Florida.
St. Demetrios Church in the National Herald
Read the article regarding the Epiphany Celebration.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/feast-of-the-epiphany-celebrated-in-west-palm-beach-fl
Read the article regarding Fr. Peter’s 10 year anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood.
Celebration of Learning Luncheon
Celebration of Learning luncheon planned for January 23, 2022 has been rescheduled to March 6, 2022. You can purchase tickets in the hall during the coffee hour or download this form.
Stewardship
Our Church. Our Spiritual Home. Our Family
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Calander
Saturday 1/29
12:30pm Book Club – For details, please refer to the flier
Sunday 1/30
9:00am/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion Sunday School
1:00pm-2:00pm Bible Study
12:45pm-1:30pm Jr. Palazakia
Upstairs classrooms
12:45pm-1:30pm Palazakia
Upstairs classrooms
1:00pm-2:00pm Sr. Palazakia @ ArtServe
1:00pm-2:00pm Kamaria @ ArtServe
2:30pm -3:30pm HDF in the Hall
Monday 1/31
4:15pm-6:00pm Greek Classes A’,B’, Γ’, Δ’ & Adult Beginner @ church
6:30pm-7:30pm Intermediate Modern Greek -Zoom
Tuesday 2/01
7:00pm Adv. Modern Greek-Zoom
7:00pm AHEPA Meeting
Thursday 2/03
7:00pm Adv. Modern Greek-Zoom
Sunday 2/06
9:00am/10:00am Orthros/Divine Liturgy
After Communion Sunday School
1:00pm-2:00pm Bible Study
12:45pm-1:30pm Jr. Palazakia
Upstairs classrooms
12:45pm-1:30pm Palazakia
Upstairs classrooms
1:00pm-2:00pm Sr. Palazakia @ ArtServe
1:00pm-2:00pm Kamaria @ ArtServe
2:30pm -3:30pm HDF in the Hall
