Author archives: Jennifer Gaviotis

  • Because of the length of the two mandated protocols, Father John has chosen not include a sermon in the bulletin. Christ is Risen! Parish News Holy Week We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to everyone that was involved with making Holy Week such a tremendous success! Speci... [read more]
  • THE FALLING ASLEEP OF THE THEOTOKOS The first two weeks of August are set aside each year by the Orthodox Church as a fasting and prayer period in Commemoration of the Falling Asleep of the Virgin Mary, Birth-giver of God. The fasting ends with the celebration of the Feast itself. The Lord’s ... [read more]
  • ECCLESIASTICAL NEW YEAR INDICTION The first day of September, for the Orthodox Church, is the first day of the ecclesiastical year. It is called the beginning of INDICTION. The word INDICTION is a Latin word and means to impose. It was first used in connection of taxes. The Romans began their fir... [read more]