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 …

Royal Hours

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

Divine Liturgy

Synaxis of the Theotokos Heb 2: 11- 18 Mt 2:13-23

Divine Liturgy

The Holy Apostle, Protomartyr, Archdeacon Stephen Acts 6:8-7 & 47-60 Mt 21: 33-42

Vespers

Last day of the year Melany Venerable 2 Tim 3:16-4:4 Lk 19:45-48

Matins

Circumcision of the Lord; Feast of St. Basil the Great; New Year Col 2:8-12 Heb 7:26-8:2 Lk 2:20-21 & 40-52 Lk 6:17-23