And when Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and alighting on Him; and lo, a voice from heaven, saying “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well Read more…
St. Paul’s Letter to Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Prokeimenon. Mode 4. Psalm 117.26,1 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever. TITUS, my son, the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all Read more…
St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 9:19-27 Prokeimenon. Mode 1. Psalm 26.1,2 The Lord is my light and my savior. The Lord is the defender of my life. BRETHREN, though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, that I might win the Read more…
Just as the weather begins to get wintry in our area, I start to see signs advertising the chills and thrills of a Polar Bear Club Dive into the frosty waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It always surprises me that even without the framework of Orthodoxy to follow, somehow the Read more…
In this episode of “Beauty Will Save The World,” Fr. Barnabas Powell explores the deeper significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Theologians have puzzled over why Jesus, the Son of God, submitted to baptism from John the Baptizer. Fr. Powell points out that Jesus did not Read more…
It was simply a most glorious celebration of the Epiphany on the Jordan River today. (January 19 is Epiphany for those following the Old Julian calendar.) There were hundreds of priests, nuns, and thousands of people from all walks of life coming to the precious site where over 2,000 years Read more…
Our partners at Pemptousia have produced an excellent video, showing scenes of the liturgical festivities for the feast of the Theophany, held just days ago on Mt. Athos at the Holy Monastery of Vatopedi. Check it out below, and be sure to watch for more co-produced content and new initiatives Read more…
Here is a new short video of the Theophany Troparion by UK-based Orthodox filmmakers The Brothers Robinson. This team, who have produced many short clips, are also real-life brothers. Featuring stunning footage of surging rivers, accompanied by a reading of the Troparion, this film serves to instill a sense of Read more…
How do you celebrate Epiphany when all you have is snow? On Thursday, January 8, clergy and faithful from throughout the Orthodox Church in America Rocky Mountain Deanery and region gathered with His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin, at Monarch Crest – the Continental Divide of the United States. There the Great Read more…
We shall now say something about the present feast. Many celebrate the feastdays and know their designations, but the cause for which they were established they know not. Thus concerning this, everyone knows that the present feast is called Theophany; but what this is, and whether it be one thing Read more…