This is just a reminder that the Nativity Fast began November 15th and continues until the Nativity of our Lord (December 25th). The celebration of the feast of the Nativity of Christ in the Orthodox Church is patterned after the celebration of the feast of the Lord’s Resurrection. A fast of forty days precedes the feast, with special preparatory days announcing the approaching birth of the Savior. Thus, on Saint Andrew’s Day (November 30th) and Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th) songs are sung to announce the coming birthday of the Lord:
Adorn yourself, O Cavern.
Make ready, O Manger.
O Shepherds and wise men, bring your gifts and bear witness.
For the Virgin is coming bearing Christ in her womb
(Vesperal Hymn of Saint Nicholas Day)
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This Week's Schedule
Monday, March 25th
Great Feast of the Annunciation
9th Hour & Typica
at 5:45 p.m.
Vesperal Divine Liturgy
at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26th
Great Compline
at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27th
9th Hour & Typica
at 5:45 p.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 28th
Adult Bible Study
at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 29th
9th Hour & Typica
at 8:45 a.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
at 9:00 a.m.
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Akathist to the Theotokos & Fellowship
at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 30th
Lenten Retreat
at 12:00 noon
Great Vespers
with St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir
at 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 31st
St. Gregory Palamas
Matins
at 8:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
with St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir
at 9:00 a.m.
followed by
Fellowship