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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church
Publish Date: 2021-09-12
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Sts. Constantine and Helen Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (414) 778-1555
  • Street Address:

  • 2160 N. Wauwatosa Avenue

  • Wauwatosa, WI 53213


Contact Information






Services Schedule

SUNDAY MATINS/DIVINE LITURGY, 8:15 am


Past Bulletins


This Sunday

SUNDAY, September 12th, 2021— Sunday before Holy Cross 

EPISTLE: Galatians 6:11-18 

HOLY GOSPEL: John 3:13-17 

 

Prosforo Baker: Voula Panagopoulos

Coffee Hour: Annual Parish Picnic @ the Park

For more information on an event in the following calendar, please visit:  http://www.stsconstantinehelenwi.org/parish-calendar/

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Saints and Feasts

Exaltation
September 12

Sunday before Holy Cross


Allsaint
September 12

Apodosis of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."

First Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 28:16-20

Οἱ δὲ ἕνδεκα μαθηταὶ ἐπορεύθησαν εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν, εἰς τὸ ὄρος οὗ ἐτάξατο αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς. καὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν προσεκύνησαν αὐτῷ, οἱ δὲ ἐδίστασαν. καὶ προσελθὼν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἐλάλησεν αὐτοῖς λέγων· ἐδόθη μοι πᾶσα ἐξουσία ἐν οὐρανῷ καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς. πορευθέντες μαθητεύσατε πάντα τὰ ἔθνη, βαπτίζοντες αὐτοὺς εἰς τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ τοῦ Υἱοῦ καὶ τοῦ ῾Αγίου Πνεύματος, διδάσκοντες αὐτοὺς τηρεῖν πάντα ὅσα ἐνετειλάμην ὑμῖν· καὶ ἰδοὺ ἐγὼ μεθ᾿ ὑμῶν εἰμι πάσας τὰς ἡμέρας ἕως τῆς συντελείας τοῦ αἰῶνος. ἀμήν.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.

Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18.

Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.


Gospel Reading

Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17

The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."

Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17

Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Third Mode

Let the Heavens rejoice; let earthly things be glad; for the Lord hath wrought might with His arm, He hath trampled upon death by death. The first-born of the dead hath He become. From the belly of Hades hath He delivered us, and hath granted great mercy to the world.
Εὐφραινέσθω τὰ οὐράνια, ἀγαλλιάσθω τὰ ἐπίγεια, ὅτι ἐποίησε κράτος, ἐν βραχίονι αὐτοῦ, ὁ Κύριος, ἐπάτησε τῷ θανάτῳ τὸν θάνατον, πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν ἐγένετο, ἐκ κοιλίας ᾅδου ἐρρύσατο ἡμᾶς, καὶ παρέσχε τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.

Apolytikion for Apodosis of Nativity of the Theotokos in the Fourth Mode

Thy Nativity, O Theotokos, hath procliamed joy to the whole world; for from thee hath dawned the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, annulling the curse and bestowing the blessing, abolishing death and granting us life everlasting.
Η γέννησίς σου Θεοτόκε, χαράν εμήνυσε πάση τή οικουμένη, εκ σού γάρ ανέτειλεν ο ήλιος τής δικαιοσύνης, Χριστός ο Θεός ημών, καί λύσας τήν κατάραν, έδωκε τήν ευλογίαν, καί καταργήσας τόν θάνατον, εδωρήσατο ημίν ζωήν τήν αιώνιον.

Apolytikion for the Church in the Fourth Mode

Having seen the image of Thy Cross in Heaven, and like Paul, having received the call not from men, Your apostle among kings entrusted the commonwealth to Thy hand, O Lord. Keep us always in peace, by the intercessions of the Theotokos, O only Friend of man.

 

Τοῦ Σταυροῦ σου τὸν τύπον ἐν οὐρανῷ θεασάμενος, καὶ ὡς ὁ Παῦλος τὴν κλῆσιν οὐκ ἐξ ἀνθρώπων δεξάμενος, ὁ ἐν βασιλεῦσιν, Ἀπόστολός σου Κύριε, Βασιλεύουσαν πόλιν τῇ χειρὶ σου παρέθετο· ἣν περίσωζε διὰ παντὸς ἐν εἰρήνη, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, μόνε Φιλάνθρωπε.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Mode

In your holy birth, Immaculate One, Joachim and Anna were rid of the shame of childlessness; Adam and Eve of the corruption of death. And so your people, free of the guilt of their sins, celebrate crying: "The barren one gives birth to the Theotokos, who nourishes our life."
Ιωακείμ καί Άννα όνειδισμού ατεκνίας, καί Αδάμ καί Εύα, εκ τής φθοράς τού θανάτου, ηλευθερώθησαν, Άχραντε, εν τή αγία γεννήσει σου, αυτήν εορτάζει καί ο λαός σου, ενοχής τών πταισμάτων, λυτρωθείς εν τώ κράζειν σοι, Η στείρα τίκτει τήν Θεοτόκον, καί τροφόν τής ζωής ημών.
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Notes

Live-Streaming of Church Services on YouTube

is now available.  Our church's YouTube is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24pswSVfIn5NwzJSNq9Zuw just Subscribe to be notified when we go Live.

Our church is on Phase 4

Following the May 16th Revised Guidelines from our Holy Metropolis, we are grateful for the ability to return to many of our practices prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines are for the fully vaccinated.  Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to continue to observe wearing of a face mask over the nose and mouth, and to observe social distancing.

Please always follow the directions of our ushers.

Some of the upcoming changes to our parish are the following:

  • No reservations are required
  • Self-sign-in system (an usher will monitor)
  • Specific Socially Distancing & Mask-wearing section will be implemented. Ask an usher to be seated there, if you so desire.
  • Veneration of icons can resume

Our church will continue to provide online live streaming of church services through Facebook Live on our Facebook page and on our YouTube page: https://tinyurl.com/StsCnH-YouTube

Plus, now you can "Light a Candle - Say a Prayer".  Just visit https://onrealm.org/StsCnH/-/give/candles to make your donation online and send us an email (father.pgd@gmail.com and church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org) with the number and type of candles along with who/what you would like us to pray for and will do so at our next church service.

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Community

Realm (onrealm.org) & it's app, Connect, is not for one-way communication, from our church leaders to you.  It can (& should) be used for the communiation between the members of each Group.  JOY is the first ministry that has adopted Realm as their communication tool.  Ask them. 

By the way, would anyone like to lead a Group? What if we created  a Group where the members could help each other out during this pandemic?  If someone is immunocompromised, for instance, or has young children, and can't go to the grocery store, they could ask if anyone else is going and if they are willing to pick up whatever they need (or, pick up their prescription, or a 10,000 piece puzzle for the kids...)  and deliver to their house... Email the church (church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org) your ideas but keep in mind, that no Groups can be created/activated until someone steps up to lead them.  (Hint: It's not hard... just accepting requests to join the Group and keeping the conversation going).

Want to test it out?  You can join our Prayer Requests Group (In Groups, search in Community for Prayer Requests).

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Calendar

  • Church Calendar

    September 12 to September 26, 2021

    Sunday, September 12

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM NO Coffee Hour: Parish Picnic

    11:30AM PARISH WIDE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR KICK OFF

    Monday, September 13

    5:30PM Virtual Greek School: Kindergarten

    5:30PM Greek School In-person: Preschool - 4th Grade & Adults

    6:00PM Philoptochos meeting

    Tuesday, September 14

    8:00AM DIVINE LITURGY FOR EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 1C, 1A, 2B

    8:10PM Virtual Greek School: Adults Advanced level

    Wednesday, September 15

    7:45PM Virtual Greek School: Greek for Teens

    8:00PM Basketball Practice - C Gorgolis

    Thursday, September 16

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 1C, 1A, 2B

    6:30PM PC - August Meeting

    6:30PM TBA: Parish Council Meeting

    8:10PM Virtual Greek School: Adults Advanced level

    Friday, September 17

    10:30AM Bible Studies

    Saturday, September 18

    10:00AM Baptism for Alexander Scott Itsines son of Nick and Alison Itsines

    12:00PM Milwaukee Area Pan-Orthodox Picnic - Free Event

    Sunday, September 19

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour: Choir

    11:00AM Sunday School

    11:30AM AHEPA Memorial Golf Outing

    Monday, September 20

    8:00AM Matins and Liturgy for St. Evstathios

    5:30PM Virtual Greek School: Kindergarten

    5:30PM Greek School In-person: Preschool - 4th Grade & Adults

    Tuesday, September 21

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 1C, 1A, 2B

    8:10PM Virtual Greek School: Adults Advanced level

    Wednesday, September 22

    7:45PM Virtual Greek School: Greek for Teens

    8:00PM Basketball Practice - C Gorgolis

    Thursday, September 23

    8:00AM Conception of St. John the Baptist

    4:30PM Virtual Greek School: 1C, 1A, 2B

    8:10PM Virtual Greek School: Adults Advanced level

    Friday, September 24

    10:30AM Bible Studies

    Sunday, September 26

    8:15AM +Matins

    9:15AM +Divine Liturgy

    11:00AM Coffee Hour: Greek School

    11:00AM Sunday School

    11:30AM GOYA meeting - food and "relationship project"

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Our News and Interests

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Inaugural lighting of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine

20th Anniversary Remembrance of the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks Remembered with The Saint Nicholas National Shrine at 

The World Trade Center

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Friends of Saint Nicholas will officially commence the 20th Anniversary remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, with a memorial service and the inaugural lighting of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:45 EST.

This service marks the first time the Church and National Shrine have participated in the annual commemorations. 

His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will conduct the service and preside over the first lighting of the re-built church, the only house of worship destroyed on 9/11.

Designed by the world-renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the National Shrine, with its signature glow sitting atop Liberty Park and overlooking the Memorial Pools and the 9/11 Museum, will welcome all people of all walks of faith, to remembrance and contemplation. 

Event will be live streamed at www.StNicholasWTC.org and on the Saint Nicholas Facebook page.


We're looking....

Our daycare, Epiphany Learning Academy and Childcare is committed to providing an active, fun-filled learning Christian environment which encourages the love of learning in every child.  Through this, our goal is to help our little ones strengthen and develop the skills necessary to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are looking for 2 teachers to join our team!

  • Flexible hours/scheduling
  • Students & College students looking for summer work are welcome to apply
  • We can train

To apply, please email your resume to  EpiphanyLearningAcademy@gmail.com


2021 Children's Medical Fund Luncheon Grand Raffle- Get your tickets now!

 



2021 Children's Medical Fund Luncheon Grand Raffle
 

To All Philoptochos Stewards:

The Metropolis of Detroit Philoptochos is honored to host the 18th Biennial Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon which is the single largest fundraiser for the National Philoptochos Society. Since its inception in 1989, the monies that have been distributed from these CMF luncheons have totaled over $4,000.000, providing funding for equipment, programs and research, all benefitting children with serious medical or surgical diagnoses.

The 2021 Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon is Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, we will be honoring Pam Argyris, Chair of the 2019 Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon in Chicago.

As part of its fundraising, each CMF Luncheon features a “Grand Raffle” which offers amazing prizes, all donated by Philoptochos members! While you might be unable to attend the CMF Luncheon, you can support it through your participation in the Grand Raffle!
 
Take a look at some of the fabulous raffle prizes!!

•    David Yurman Cable Bracelet with pearls and diamonds
•    Gerochristo Maltese Cross Pendant with sterling silver chain
•    Konstantino Astria Bracelet
•    Gucci Marmont Quilted Crossbag
•    Pair of Boheme Baroque Pearl Bracelets
•    Meira T. - Diamond Cross Necklace
•    $1,000 American Express Gift Card
•    $500.00 Neiman-Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue & American Express Gift Cards
•    Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Handbag

Plus Much More!

The Drawing will be held at the CMF Luncheon, November 6, 2021.
Winner need not be present. 

Purchasing Raffle Tickets

  • Raffles tickets are $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00.
  • Ticket packets were sent to all Philoptochos chapters, all National Board Members and all Metropolis Philoptochos presidents.
  • Please contact your chapter president, Metropolis president or a National Philoptochos board member to purchase your tickets.
  • In addition, you can also call or email  the Grand Raffle Chairperson Anne Feles to purchase tickets at  felesassoc@aol.com or by calling 248.433.9601

Let’s purchase lots of raffle tickets to support the
Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon!

 
 
Donate to the CMF Here
Enter gift amount and scroll to the bottom and select
Children's Medical Fund Luncheon from the "direct my gift to."
 
We look forward to seeing you in the fall! 

If you have any questions, please contact Theone Dickos at tdickos@aol.com, Children’s Medical Luncheon Chairperson
 

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Bulletin Inserts

    2021 Church Picnic

    2021 Church Picnic

    To register, please visit Realm's Registration Event: https://onrealm.org/StsCnH/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=MGY4YzlkNWItNjFjNS00Mzc5LTljMmUtYWQ3YjAwZjIwNzFk


    Pan-Orthodox Family Picnic

    Pan-Orthodox Family Picnic

    Saturday, September 18th, noon to 5pm Hosted by the Orthodox Clergy Syndesmos of Milwaukee on the grounds of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church


    Sunday School Details

    Sunday School Details

    The deadline for online Sunday School registration is Wednesday, September 15th. https://onrealm.org/StsCnH/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZDZhNTExNTMtMTZjMi00MzUwLTk2YjUtYWQ5NDAxNjU4MmY4


    Masked Mandate Recommendations (8.20.2021)

    Masked Mandate Recommendations (8.20.2021)

    From our Metropolis of Chicago


    St Iakovos Retreat Center - 15th Anniversary

    St Iakovos Retreat Center - 15th Anniversary

    Support our St Iakovos Retreat Center & commemorate your loved ones with a Brick Fundraiser!


    Fall Prevention Week

    Fall Prevention Week

    From our Wauwatosa Health Department


    Patriarchal Encyclical in English

    Patriarchal Encyclical in English

    Here is the Patriarchal Encyclical for the Feast of the Indiction. Conveying to you His Eminences archpastoral blessings for a Blessed Ecclesiastical New Year


    Patriarchal Encyclical in Greek

    Patriarchal Encyclical in Greek

    Πατριαρχική εγκύκλιος


    15th Annual Walk the Walk for IOCC 5K Walk/Run

    15th Annual Walk the Walk for IOCC 5K Walk/Run

    The Chicago IOCC Metropolitan Committee is organizing its Annual 5K Walk/Run in support of International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), the global humanitarian aid organization of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America. The event will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church. Donations and sponsorships can be made online at www.iocc.org/chicago, or checks can be made payable to IOCC (memo: Chicago 5k) and mailed to the following address by September 10, 2021. Online registration will stay open, but register by the deadline to guarantee a t-shirt in your size! IOCC Chicago Metropolitan Committee 6251-51 W. Touhy Ave Chicago, IL 60646


    St Iakovos 15th Anniversary Watch Party

    St Iakovos 15th Anniversary Watch Party

    Registration for either the live or the virtual watch party at www.gosirc.org


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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Hit the links with Metropolitan Nathanael and friends!

07/26/2021

Hit the links with Metropolitan Nathanael and friends!

Greece Fires Relief: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Announces Fundraising Update as IOCC begins Needs Assessment

08/25/2021

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese announces that, following the launching of the Greece Fires Relief Fund, and the call of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros for parishes to take a special collection for the effort, that over $750,000 has been raised in order to provide support and long-term assistance to the many individuals and businesses that have suffered as a result of the devastating fires.

“How-to” Green Your Parish, Special Edition Episode 21: Day of Prayer to Protect the Environment: A Joint Statement

09/09/2021

This week’s “How-to” Green Your Parish Special Edition episode features Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis who will discuss the historic Joint Message for the Protection of the Environment.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Launches New Orthodox Marketplace

09/09/2021

Orthodox Marketplace of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America launched a new store on Wednesday September 7, 2021. The new platform (still at www.orthodoxmarketplace.com ) has many updated features from the previous platform, improving the user interface and enhancing the marketing capabilities of the store.

Archbishop Elpidophoros in Crete

09/06/2021

On Sunday, September 5, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America concelebrated the Divine Liturgy together with His Grace Bishop Damaskinos of Dorylaion at the Patriarchal and Stavropegial Monastery of the Holy Trinity in Chania, Crete.

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Metropolitan Penteleimon

09/08/2021

Archbishop Elpidophoros Visits Metropolitan Penteleimon On September 8, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America made a brief stop today at the home of the former Metropolitan of Belgium, and Exarch of the Netherlands and Luxembourg, His Eminence Penteleimon. He is retired and lives in Chios now.
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Wisdom of the Fathers

For since Nicodemus had said, "We know that Thou art a teacher come from God," on this very point He sets him right, all but saying, "Think Me not a teacher in such manner as were the many of the prophets who were of earth, for I have come from heaven (but) now. None of the prophets hath ascended up thither, but I dwell there."
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century

For not in heaven only is He, but everywhere, and He fills all things; but yet He speaks according to the infirmity of His hearer, desiring to lead him up little by little ... For after having spoken of the very great benefaction that had come to man by Baptism, He proceeds to mention another benefaction, which was the cause of this, and not inferior to it; namely, that by the Cross ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 27 on John 3, 4th Century

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