The Nativity Fast: Philip’s Fast

One of the lesser known fasting cycles occurs in Eastern Catholic churches and begins on November 15 and ends Christmas Eve. Many people recognize Advent as the approach of Christmas.  Advent is the title given to the four weeks prior to Christmas in the Latin rite of the Catholic church. But there is a another tradition …

Vespers & Confession

Prefestive Day of Christmas Galatian 3:8-12; Luke 13:18-29

Matins

Sunday before Christmas John 20:19-31 Heb 11:9-10; 17- 23; 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

Divine Liturgy

Sunday before Christmas John 20:19-31 Heb 11:9-10; 17- 23; 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

Luncheon

Sunday before Christmas John 20:19-31 Heb 11:9-10; 17- 23; 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

ECF & Vespers

Sunday before Christmas John 20:19-31 Heb 11:9-10; 17- 23; 32-40; Matthew 1:1-25

Royal Hours

Anysia Martyr 2 Tim: 20-26 Lk 19: 37-44