Troparion 4 Holy Raphael, Archangel at the throne God, Holy Physician and healer of All, pray for us in our earthly struggles, Bless us with your healing light, this, and all of our days. Reading from the Book of Tobit Then Tobit said to him, ‘Brother, of what family […]
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Troparion 4 Holy Raphael, Archangel at the throne God, Holy Physician and healer of All, pray for us in our earthly struggles, Bless us with your healing light, this, and all of our days. Reading from the Book of Tobit Then Tobit said to him, ‘Brother, of what family […]
“And You, O God whom I do not know: Let me know You!” was the prayer of an infidel robber, fornicator, murderer and drunkard; let it be our prayer also, for to the robber were given the Divine graces of discipline and repentance. By seeking the mysteries of Esidorous […]
TROPARION TONE 4 Lord, Our God, Jesus Christ, on this day we are gathered to honor our mothers and first among them is Your Own Holy Mother, Mary Holy Theotokos, reminder of all that is holy and pure. May we forever honor her and keep her in our hearts. […]
Concerning Hades. The Apostles Creed, an innovation of the Western Church dating from the ninth century and remaining in popular usage even presently, includes a clause regarding Christ’s passion, that He “descended into Hell”. Consequently a great deal of medieval lore surrounds the subject of the “Harrowing of Hell” […]