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Today’s Readings: Heb. 11:24-26,32-12:2 John 1:43-51 1st Sunday of Great Lent / Triumph of Orthodoxy Today we commemorate the “Triumph of Orthodoxy,” the restoration of the holy icons in the year 843. At 5pm Pan Orthodox Vespers will be served at Panagia, the Greek Orthodox Church in Lexington. …

Today’s Readings: Romans 13:11-14:4 Matthew 6:14-21 Cheesefare Sunday / Forgiveness Sunday Forgiveness Sunday/Cheesefare Sunday/Beginning of Lent ? Cheesefare Potluck for Fellowship/Coffee Hour today. ? Forgiveness Vespers at 5pm this Sunday.  ? Clean Week – 1st Week of Great Lent — 2/19-23 …

A note from Fr. Justin, pastor of St. Athanasius: Going into Great Lent, I often am asked, “Father, how ought I keep Lent? What do I give up?” The simplest response I give is: “Follow the rules.”  The basic guidelines for Lent, in terms of diet, are rather straightforward and …

Today’s Readings: 1 Cor. 8:8-9:2 Matthew 6:14-21 Sunday of the Last Judgment / Meatfare Sunday Today is the last day for eating meat and meat products until Pascha, though eggs and dairy products are permitted every day during the coming week. This limited fasting prepares us gradually for the more …

Today’s Readings: 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Luke 15:11-32 Prodigal Son Sunday Wednesday Vespers at 6:30pm, February 7. For our Christian Ed. this week, Fr. Justin will wrap up our discussion of St. Ignatius Brianchininov’s The Arena, exploring the virtues as described in this wonderful book. Events …

Today’s Readings: 2 Timothy 3:10-15    Luke 18:10-14 Today, The Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee, is the beginning of the Lenten Triodion, and the week following is fast-free in anticipation of the Great Lenten Fasting season that begins February 19. Special Feasts and Services this Coming Week …

Today’s Readings: 1Timothy 4:9-15 Luke 19:1-10 Today is Zacchaeus Sunday, the first of five Sundays beginning our preparation for Great Lent on February 19. Also, today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day (the Sunday closest to the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade). Divine Liturgy will include …

Today’s Readings: 1Timothy 1:15-17 Luke 18:35-43 Great Vespers for St. Athanasius and St. Cyril (secondary feast of our parish) will be served on Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30pm. Tonight for the Christian Education Class following, Fr. Justin will begin a 4-week series on a book, “The Arena” by …

Today’s Readings: Ephesians 4:7-13 / Acts 19:1-8 / Matthew 4:12-17 / John 1:29-34 Sunday After Theophany / Synaxis of St. John the Baptist Singing of Many Years and Car Blessings take place after Liturgy today. Vespers served on Wednesday, January 10 at 6:30pm. Following we will observe the 40-Day …

Today’s Readings: Galatians 1:11-19 Matthew 2:13-23 Sunday after the Nativity: Commemoration of the Holy Righteous David the King, Joseph the Betrothed, and James the Brother of the Lord Great Vespers for the New Year will be served at 6:30pm today. Following we will celebrate the New Year with a …