Sunday after the Nativity of Christ. Octoechos Tone 7. Commemoration of the Holy and Righteous Joseph the Betrothed, David the King, and James, Brother of the Lord. The Holy Children who killed for Christ in Bethlehem; Our Venerable Father Marcellus, Hegumen of the...
The Holy Apostle, First Martyr and Archdeacon Stephen; Our Venerable Father and Confessor Theodore the Branded One, Composer of Canons. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net VESPERS ON THURSDAY EVENING Kathisma Reading: The appointed psalms are chanted. At...
VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 2 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Come, let us greatly rejoice in the Lordas we tell of this present mystery!The dividing wall has been destroyed;the flaming sword turns...
The Nativity in the Flesh of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ –Â Christmas Feast of our Lord. Holy Day of obligation. Galatians 4:4-7; Matthew 2:1-12. English Source: Royal Doors www.royaldoors.net Great Vespers, Matins and Divine Liturgy GREAT VESPERS The...
One of the 12 Great Feasts. Holy Day of Obligation. Feast of our Lord. Great Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. Basil is celebrated in the late afternoon or early evening on December 24. The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is celebrated in the morning on...
