Beheading of St. John the Baptist
September 11th The Beheading of the Prophet, Forerunner of the Lord, John the Baptist: The Evangelists Matthew (Mt.14:1-12) and Mark (Mark 6:14-29) provide accounts about…
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The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
The feast of the Dormition or Falling-asleep of the Theotokos is celebrated on the 28th/15th of August, preceded by a two-week fast. This feast, which…
Saint Panteleimon Feast Day
Life of the Saint This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater,…
Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom
The Day of Saints Peter and Fevronia since the days of Kievan Rus and until 1917, was broadly celebrated in Russia because it is believed that the saints…
Saint Thomas Sunday: Antipascha
Every day during the week of Easter, called Bright Week by the Church, the paschal services are celebrated in all their splendor. The Easter baptismal…
Prayers during Bright Week
During Bright Week we set aside our usually morning and evening prayers and use the prayers below (the Paschal Hours) in place of these. Many…
CHRIST IS RISEN! – TRULY CHRIST IS RISEN!
PASCHAL MESSAGE OF PATRIARCH KIRILL OF MOSCOW AND ALL RUSSIA Paschal Message of Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Russia to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons,…
Being a Christian in Quarantine
We bring to your attention an article that provides important guidelines on the Christian attitude towards the epidemic. What distinguishes a Christian from a pagan…
Stay at Home
Dear parishioners of St. Panteleimon church Due to the epidemic of Coronavirus, our temple is temporarily closed. Divine services are held according to the schedule…
Second Sunday of Great Lent, St. Gregory Palamas
St. Gregory Palamas said the following: “Let no one think that it is the duty only of clergy and monastics to pray with ceasing and…