Feasts, Fasts and Saints
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about the
Great Feasts,
Fasting Cycles,
and the Saints of North America,
With the Fear of God, with Faith and Love!
It is always helpful to remind ourselves of how we are practicing our Orthodox Faith. At the heart of that "practice" is our preparation for, and reception of, the Eucharist. Therefore, I have attached a document dealing with our preparation, so that it be in a "worthy manner." This article goes into some depth in explaining the meaning and purpose behind preparing to receive Holy Communion. These are meant to be guidelines that assist in creating a "eucharistic discipline" rather than an air-tight set of "rules" that are meant to be legalistically adhered to. Please contact me with any questions...
A Guide to the Divine Liturgy 
The DIVINE LITURGY of the ORTHODOX CHURCH by Archpriest Steven C. Kostoff
Third Edition, with a new Epilogue by the author
Seekers, catechumens and Orthodox faithful alike will be blessed by this trustworthy and inspiring guide to the Divine Liturgy and the Life in Christ, composed by our beloved pastor, a faithful presbyter of the Orthodox Church in America. Paperback, 64 pages, full color cover; $9.99 retail. Full info here, plus special link to order with a 20% discount! Christian Education 
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| 9:10am | - Hours of Prayer The Third and Sixth Hours of Prayer on Sunday are comprised of psalms and hymns centering on the Resurrection of Christ. Begin your Sundays with us during this quiet and moving service. |
| 9:30am | - Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom The pinnacle of Orthodox Christian worship, the Divine Liturgy makes every Sunday a 'mini-Pascha', as we meet, worship and enter into communion with the Risen Christ! |
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| 6:00pm | - Great Vespers and Confessions Begin the Lord's Day with the beautiful and holy traditional evening service of the Church. |
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LEARN THE SCRIPTURES
AND THE SAINTS!
- Today's Scripture Readings
- Today's Feasts and Saints - Also search by saint's name or by date of commemoration.
- Prologue of Ochrid Online - Brief Lives of Saints of the Day, with Reflections, by St Nikolai Velimirovich
- AbbaMoses.com - Wonderful summaries of the lives of the Saints.
- Saints of North America - Icons, Lives and Troparia/Kontakia for our beloved saints of North America
- St Herman of Alaska - Special Resource Section - Video, Audio, Articles, Icons, Suggested Books, much more.
- St John of San Francisco - Special Resource Page - Artcles and Resources on one of the most beloved sants of our own time.
- Saint of the Day Podcast on Ancient Faith Radio