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 …

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

Divine Liturgy

Sunday after Christmas Galatians 1:11-19 Mt 2:13-23

Matins

Sunday after Christmas Galatians 1:11-19 Mt 2:13-23