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33rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. Ven. Xenia of Rome and her two female servants (5th c.). St. Gerásim, Bishop of Perm (1441). Martyr John of Kazan’ (1529). Martyrs Babylas (Vavíla) of Sicily, and his two disciples: Timothy and Agapius (3rd c.). St. Macedonius, Hermit, of Syria (ca. 420). Uncovering of the relics of Saint Anastasios the Persian (7th c.). Ven. Dionysius of Olympus (16th c.). Ven. Philotheus, founder of Philotheou Monastery (Mt....Continue reading

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32nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Venerable and Godbearing Father Anthony the Great (356). Ven. Anthony of Dymsk (Novgorodca. 1224). Ven. Anthony of Chernoezérsk (16th c.). 2021 Luke xviii. 18-23 Adulescens dives Luke xviii. 24-30 Foraman acus; centplum accipiet ...Continue reading

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20th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius the Notaries, of Constantinople (ca. 355). Ven. Martyrii (Martyrius) the Deacon, Recluse of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves13th-14th c.). Martyr Athanasius the Fuller, at Salona in Dalmatia (3rd c.). St. Tabitha, the widow raised from the dead by the Apostle Peter (1st c.). 2020 Gospel: Luke 16: 19-31 De divite et Lazaro mendico + In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost +...Continue reading

Fr. Paul's Homily, 10-25-20 As we commit our lives to our Lord every day let us follow these Martyrs even in our time. The Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius, Notaries of Constantinople served in a Constantinople cathedral. Marcian was a reader and Martyrius a subdeacon. They both performed in the capacity of notaries, i.e. secretaries, for Patriarch Paul the Confessor (November 6).... Arian heretics expelled and secretly executed the righteous Patriarch Paul. His throne was given to the heretic Macedonius. The heretics attempted to entice Saints Marcian and Martyrius over to their side by flattery. They offered them gold and promised to consecrate them as archbishops, but all the efforts of the Arians were in vain. Then the impious threatened to slander them before the emperor, and sought to intimidate them with torture and death. But the saints steadfastly confessed Orthodoxy, as handed down by the Fathers of the Church. Marcian and Martyrius were sentenced to death. Before death, the martyrs prayed, Lord God, Who has invisibly created our hearts, and directed all our deeds, accept with peace the souls of Your servants, since we perish for You and are considered as sheep for the slaughter." (Psa 44:22 Yes, for your sake we are killed all day long. We are regarded as sheep for the slaughter.) Rom 8:36 Even as it is written, "For your sake we are killed all day long. We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter." We rejoice that by such a death we shall depart this life for Your Name. Grant us to be partakers of life eternal with You, the Source of life. After their prayer the martyrs, with quiet rejoicing, bent their necks beneath the sword of the impious (+ ca. 335). Their holy bodies were reverently buried by Orthodox Christians. Later, by decree of Saint John Chrysostom, the relics of the holy martyrs were transferred to a church built in their honor. Believers here were healed of many infirmities through the prayers of the saints, to the glory of the One Life-Creating Trinity

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19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Tone 2. Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke (1st c.). Martyr Marinus the Elder at Anazarbus (4th c.). Ven. Julian the Hermit, of Mesopotamia (4th c.). "Machairotissa" Icon of the Mother of God. 2020 Holy Gospel: Luke viii.5-15 Parabola seminantis Fathers Paul & Lawrence, the choir, and the laity, may the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus be with you all!...Continue reading

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18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council. Ven. Philotheus, Patriarch of Constantinople (1379). Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the Seven Deacons (1st c.). St. Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer, Bishop of Nicæa (ca. 850). Ven. Theophanes, Faster, of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves12th c.). Ven. Leo of Optina (1841). Synaxis of the Optina elders. Martyrs Zenaïs (Zinaída) and Philonilla, of Tarsus in Cilicia (1st c.). 2020 Holy Gospel: L...Continue reading

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On Saturday, October 3, 2020, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC. His Beatitude... traveled to Washington earlier this week and plans to reside there until later this month attending to archdiocesan business. This is the first time His Beatitude has been in the Archdiocese of Washington since the outbreak of the coronavirus. His Beatitude plans on visiting some parishes and meeting clergy and faithful from his diocese during this month. While in Washington, he will also participate via teleconference in various meetings, such as regular meetings with the Chancery staff of the Orthodox Church in America, the Assembly of Bishops on October 6-7, and the Metropolitan Council on October 21. See more

17th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Hieromartyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens (1st c.). Uncovering of the Relics of St. Gurias, first Archbishop of Kazan, and St. Varsonúphy (Barsanuphius), Bishop of Tver’ (1595). Synaxis of the Hierarchs of Kazan’ (1976). Rt. Blv. Prince Vladimir Yaroslavich, Prince of Novgorod (1052). Ven. Helladius and Onesimus of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves12th-13th c.). Ven. Ammon, Recluse, of the Kiev Caves (Far Caves13th c.). Martyrs Gaius, Faustus, Eusebius,...Continue reading

Fr. Paul’s Homily, 10/4/20 Hieromartyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens Commemorated on October 4 The Hieromartyr Hierotheus, the first Bishop of Athens, was a member of the Athenian Areopagos and was converted to Christ by the Apostle Paul together with Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (October 3). The saint was consecrated by the Apostle Paul to the rank of bishop. According to Tradition, Bishop Hierotheus was present with Saint Dionysius at the funeral of the Most Holy Theotokos.... Saint Hierotheus died a martyr’s death in the first century. Orthodox Christians are not like people in the world. We live in the Presence of God and God dwells in the depths of our heart. The Holy Spirit is in the Holy of Holies in our deep heart. 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 (Epistle) 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 17 Therefore Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you. 18 I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, says the LORD Almighty. 1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. How do we then live as those who walk in God’s Spirit of Holy love and intelligent faith? Luke 6:31-36 (Gospel) 31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. 32 But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. 35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. 36 Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Holy Hieromartyr Hierotheos (Priest of God), pray unto God for us.

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