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The Orthodox Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It is not non-denominational, it is pre-denominational. It has been believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for. It is the Faith that has established the universe!
The 18th-century 'fool for Christ' who lived in radical poverty and simplicity. Celebrated on January 24th, Xenia gave away her possessions after her husband's death and lived as a holy fool, helping others while appearing mad to the world. She represents the path of voluntary poverty and the wisdom hidden in apparent foolishness.
Vespers
The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection.
Divine Liturgy
The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.
Matins (Orthros)
The morning prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at dawn. Also called Orthros in Greek tradition, this service includes the reading of the Gospel, the Great Doxology, and numerous psalms and hymns. Matins prepares the faithful for the day and is often celebrated immediately before the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days.
Three Holy Hierarchs
The joint celebration of Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom on January 30th. These three great Church Fathers and theologians were honored together to end disputes over which was greatest. They represent the unity of Orthodox theology, liturgy, and pastoral care. This feast is especially important in Orthodox education.
Presentation of Christ
The presentation of the infant Christ in the Temple, where He was received by the righteous Simeon and Anna the Prophetess. Also called the "Meeting of the Lord," this feast on February 2nd celebrates Christ's first entrance into the Temple and Simeon's recognition of Him as the "Light of the Nations." Candles are traditionally blessed.
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Apostle Timothy of the Seventy
The Holy Apostle Timothy was from the Lycaonian city of Lystra in Asia Minor. Saint Timothy was converted to Christ in the year 52 by the holy Apostle Paul (June 29). When the Apostles Paul and Barnabas first visited the cities of Lycaonia, Saint Paul healed one crippled from birth. Many of the…
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Monastic Martyr Anastasius the Persian
The Monk Martyr Anastasius the Persian was the son of a Persian sorcerer named Bavi. As a pagan, he had the name Magundates and served in the armies of the Persian emperor Chozroes II, who in 614 ravaged the city of Jerusalem and carried away the Life-Creating Cross of the Lord to Persia. Great…
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Monastic Martyr Anastasius the Deacon of the Kiev Near Caves
The Monk Martyr Anastasius, Deacon of the Kiev Caves, lived an ascetical life in the Near Caves. The hieromonk Athanasius the Sooty calls him brother of Saint Titus the Presbyter (February 27). In the manuscripts of the saints he is called a deacon. In the Service to the Synaxis of the Fathers of…
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Venerable Macarius of Zhabyn the Wonderworker
Saint Macarius of Zhabyn, Wonderworker of Belev, was born in the year 1539. In his early years he was tonsured with the name Onuphrius, and in the year 1585 he founded Zhabyn’s Monastery of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple near the River Oka, not far from the city of…
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377 Martyred Companions in Bulgaria
These 377 Christians were captured in Thrace by the Bulgars, and were slain in various ways. Among the martyrs where the bishops Manuel, George, Peter, and Leontius; and the presbyters Sionius, Gabriel, John, Leontius and Parodus.
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Saint Brihtwald of Wilton
Saint Brihtwald (Berhtwald) was the last Bishop of Ramsbury, Wiltshire. After his death, the See was transferred to Old Sarum. Originally a monk of Glastonbury, he was renowned for his visions and prophecies. Saint Brihtwald died in 1045 and was buried in Glastonbury Abbey.
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Saint Euthymius
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