Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather in the light of divine grace to celebrate the glorious and radiant feast of Saint George, the great martyr and trophy-bearer, whose life and witness have inspired countless souls throughout the ages. His name is inscribed in the heavenly books, […]
Homilies
Reading from the Gospel of Matthew Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, unto John, to be baptized by him. But John stayed him, saying: I ought to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering, said to him: Suffer it to be so […]
Reading from the Gospel of Isaiah At the first time the land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephtali was lightly touched: and at the last the way of the sea beyond the Jordan of the Galilee of the Gentiles was heavily loaded. The people that walked in darkness, […]
Troparion Tone 8 Be not afraid when called by God, in his wisdom is strength and he gives mercy to endure all which must come to pass. Reading from the Book of Philippians Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let […]
Troparion Tone 8 Blessed are 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! Reading From the […]