Next Sunday, February 25th, the first Sunday of Great Lent is called the Triumph of Orthodoxy. It is a historical feast commemorating the return of the icons to the churches in the year 843 after the heresy of iconoclasm was overcome. The spiritual theme of the day is first of all the victory of the True Faith. "This is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith" (1 John 5:4). Secondly, the icons of the saints bear witness that man, "created in the image and lineness of God" (Gen 1:26) becomes holy and godlike through the purification of himself as God's living image.
We will have our usual icon procession with the parish youth. Don't forget to bring your favorite icon!
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This Week's Schedule
Tuesday, April 23rd
Great Compline
at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24th
9th Hour & Typica
at 5:45 p.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26th
9th Hour & Typica
at 8:45 a.m.
Presanctified Liturgy
at 9:00 a.m.
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Small Compline & Lazarus Canon
at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27th
Lazarus Saturday
Baptismal Liturgy & Potluck
at 9:00 a.m.
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Great Vespers with Litya & Anointing
at 5:00 p.m.
followed by
Confessions
Sunday, April 28th
Palm Sunday
Matins
at 8:00 a.m.
Divine Liturgy & Palm Procession
at 9:00 a.m.
††† Holy Week Begins †††
Bridegroom Matins
at 6:00 p.m.
Important Dates
Sunday, May 5th
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