Christ died so that we may live; God became man so that man could become God. Since the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin have intended His death and disgrace. Their fear was that if the way of Our Lord came to be known as […]
Feasts
Troparion – First Tone Thou didst prove to be a citizen of the desert, an angel in the flesh, and a wonderworker, O Moses, our God-bearing Father. By fasting, vigil, and prayer thou didst obtain heavenly gifts, and thou healest the sick and the souls of them that have […]
Troparion – Tone 8 By keeping his commandments Holy Mary Magdalene, you followed Christ even on to his death and resurrection, giving compassion as his compassion is infinite. Pray for us Mary Magdalene that we may know your compassion Reading from the Book of Corinthians But to the rest […]
Kontikion Third Tone The Angels’ ranks were awed by thy life in the flesh, how, though corporeal, and clad with earthly clay, thou didst set forth with courage to invisible wars and wrestling’s and didst boldly smite the hordes of the demons with mortal wounds. Wherefore, Christ rewarded thee […]
Troparion — Tone 8 Blessed art You O Christ Our God, You have revealed the fishermen as most wise, By sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, Through them You drew the world into Your net, O Lover of Man, Glory to You! Kontakion — Tone 8 When the […]