Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-07-27
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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (313)965-2988
  • Fax:
  • (313) 965-2428
  • Street Address:

  • 707 E. Lafayette Blvd.

  • Detroit, MI 48226


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Services Schedule

Sunday Service
Matins 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy 10:00 am


Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

O Christ, the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the guards were as dead, and Mary stood by the sepulcher, seeking Your sacred body. You destroyed Hades yet remained untouched by it. You encountered the Virgin and through her, bestowed Life. Glory to You who has risen from the dead!

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Panteleimon in the Third Mode

Panteleimon, saintly champion and healer, intercede with our merciful God to grant our souls remission of sins.

Apolytikion for the Church in the Fourth Mode

Apolytikion of Annunciation of the Theotokos

Today marks the crowning of our salvation and the revelation of the mystery before all ages. For the Son of God becomes the son of the Virgin, and Gabriel proclaims the grace. Wherefore, we also cry out with him, "Hail, O full of grace, the Lord is with you."

Kontakion of Annunciation of the Theotokos

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

 

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.


Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10.

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.


Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.


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Saints and Feasts

July 27

7th Sunday of Matthew


July 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.


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Parish News & Announcements

COFFEE HOUR

Please join us downstairs for fellowship immediately following the Divine Liturgy.


SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

The Sunday School will be hosting Summer Coffee Hour starting June 29. We are looking for families or individuals who would like to volunteer and/or sponsor ($100) a Sunday throughout the Summer.  Funds raised will go to Sunday School programming throughout the year.

If you are interested in volunteering and/or sponsoring a Sunday in the Summer please email [email protected].  


FEED THE POOR

Feed the Poor at Sts. Peter and Paul in Detroit – It is time again to volunteer your time or to make a donation to this excellent cause.  Our church family (kids and adults) has been helping feed the poor under the leadership of Alex Shashko for many years.  We will be preparing lunches in the Cathedral kitchen on Saturday, July 26th and Saturday August 30th.  It would be great to have at least 10 volunteers for each date.  We will also need 2 people to deliver the food on Sunday, July 27th and Sunday August 31st.  Please email Will Lianos at [email protected] if you are able to help us.  Donations can be made directly to the Annunciation Cathedral.  Please write “Feed the Poor” on your check or electronic donation.  Thank you.

URGENT REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are still in need of 4 to 5 volunteers to help prepare 100 lunches on Saturday, July 26th in the Cathedral kitchen.  Peter Lianos and Jim Boloven are co-chairing this event.  Please email the church office or [email protected] if you are able to help between 10am and 12 noon on July 26th.  Thank you very much for your support and efforts to make this event a success.


HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY TRIP UPDATE - SMITH CREEEK, MICHIGAN

08/02/2025

ØI am happy to report that we have 40 people signed up for this event on Saturday, August 2nd.  We will have a small bus departing from the church parking lot at 9:00am sharp with projected arrival at the Monastery at 10am.  We will be attending a short prayer service in the chapel, followed by a discussion with Father Joseph and lunch served by the monks.  If time allows, a short tour of the property and the grounds will be given.  The plan is to leave the Monastery at 1:30pm and return to the church parking lot at 2:30pm.  Donations to the church to help offset the cost of the bus are appreciated but not required and should be made out to the Annunciation Cathedral.

 

ØDress Code: All ladies must bring a scarf/head covering to wear while we are in the chapel.  Ladies are also required to wear long skirts or dresses that are below the knee.  Men should wear long pants and shirts with a collar.  We must respect the rules provided to us by the Monastery.   

 

Thank you! Will Lianos.


DETROIT TIGERS BASEBALL GAME OUTING

08/24/2025

Detroit Tigers Baseball on Sunday, August 24th.  We are happy to announce our plans to attend the Tigers’ game after church this day.  The plan is to get a block of tickets at Comerica Park so we can all sit together and enjoy the game.  Bring your family!  Everyone is welcome.  Each person will be responsible for the cost of their own ticket.  Please submit your name to Olga in the church office if you would like to be added to the sign-up list.  Go Tigers!


THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD, CHAPTER 9 “SPANOS/ARETI” OF DETROIT

09/21/2025

THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD, CHAPTER 9 “SPANOS/ARETI” OF DETROIT – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2025

ØThe Pan-icarian brotherhood, chapter 9 “Spanos/Areti” of Detroit will be having their 2nd annual Artoklasia, Memorial for St.Theoktisti, patron Saint of Ikaria, Athina Siringas, and all the victIms of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, followed by a coffee hour on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

ØHis Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros has contacted us to make arrangements to receive a fragment of the Holy Relic of St. Theoktisti, patron Saint of Ikaria, from His Eminence Metropolitan Efsevios of Samos and Ikaria.  More information and details will be announced at the service on September 21, 2025.

 


ANNUNCIATION 2025 FALL CASH RAFFLE – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025

10/09/2025

ØThe annual Fall Cash Raffle will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Everyone is reminded that this continues to be the Cathedral’s only annual fund-raising event and your supported would be truly appreciated. The raffle ticket price remains $100.00. The raffle continues to be a reverse raffle. The last ticket drawn will win $4,000.00, the second to the last ticket drawn will win $2,000.00 and the third to the last ticket drawn will win $1,000.00.

ØThe drawing will be held at 8:00 p.m. the evening of October 9th in 707 East. Tickets are also available for purchase for an evening of dinner and drinks to enjoy before and during the raffle drawing. The dinner and drinks ticket is $70.00 per person.

ØMost Parish Council members have both raffle and dinner and drinks tickets available for you to purchase or please call the Church office for additional information or to purchase tickets.

ØAs previously mentioned, your support of this event is truly appreciated. For those of you not purchasing a raffle or dinner and drinks ticket, your monetary donation to defray a portion of the costs associated with the event would also be gladly accepted. Thank you for any  support  you are able to offer for this event.  


THE MAKEDONIAN ASSOCIATION “ARISTOTELIS” CHAPTER, DETROIT

10/26/2025

The Makedonia Association "Aristotelis" Chapter, Detroit will be having their first annual Artoklasia, Memorial and Coffee hour on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at the Annunciation Cathedral.


CHOIS SOCIETY OF DETROIT “AGIA MARKELLA”

The Chois society of Detroit “Agia Markella” will co-celebrate with us their patron Saint, Agia Markella at a later date of the new ecclesiastical year 2025, after discussion with some of their members that updated us that they have a new elected council and are reorganizing.


PHILOPTOCHOS NEWS

  • Memorial Coffee Hour Fees: Parishioners of the Annunciation $150.00, Non-parishioners $200.00.  This includes 2 tables of 8 completely set with 8 plates of food, utensils, and beverages (coffee and water).  Additional tables of 8 are $25.00 each.

  • Cookbooks: Amaze your family and friends with your cooking skills! The Joy of Greek Cooking cookbooks are for sale once again! The book contains hundreds of authentic recipes from the kitchens of our parishioners. Price remains affordable at $20, or $24 which includes shipping. Porch pickup is also available in Farmington Hills.

PARKING LOT GATES

Our parking lot management company, Park Rite, has installed gates at the three entrances to our parking lot (Monroe Street, I-375 service drive, and Lafayette Street). The gates will be open for Sunday services. For any church visits during the week, please use the Monroe Street entrance. When the parking lot attendant comes to the gate, please let him know you are there for a church visit, and he will raise the gate for you. You will NOT be charged any fee for parking in the lot for any church related visit. Also, the Lafayette gate will be open for any church sacrament event (weddings, funerals, etc.). Please note in the unlikely scenario that you pay for parking during a personal church visit, please advise the church office and your credit card charge will be reversed.


BULLETIN ARTICLES

All articles to be included in the Sunday Bulletin must be submitted by 12pm on Thursdays.
Please call the Church office at 313-965-2988 or email: [email protected].


STEWARDSHIP

"As the Father has sent me, so I send you." John 20:21. Christian stewardship is a commitment to God through our time, talent, and treasure. Your 2024 Stewardship pledge card is available in the Narthex. Please take the time to complete your card and place it in the Stewardship box.


HOLY RELICS - 'ΑΓΙΑ ΛΕΙΨΑΝΑ

The 9 Holy Relics are on display in the reliquary of the Annunciation Cathedral of Detroit for embracement and veneration for whomever wishes to do so.  The Holy relics have been safe guarded in the sanctuary of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral for over one hundred years, and it is now the time for them to be venerated and presented to all the faithful Christians.


CONFESSION

Any individual wishing to schedule an appointment for Confession with Fr. Georgios Manias may do so by contacting Father at 313-588-0829.


SACRAMENTS AND SPECIAL LITURGICAL SERVICES

Please call Fr. Georgios Manias or the Church Office to schedule and confirm in advance, Sacraments and special Liturgical services, such as Memorials and Trisagion in order to honor your beloved ones. 


MEETINGS

Meetings with Father Georgios Manias are by appointment only. Please schedule meetings through the church office or by contacting Father at 313-588-0829.  Thank you! 


LIVE STREAM OF SERVICES

Live streaming of the Annunciation Cathedral services begin at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday.  

Please go directly to our website: http://www.annunciationcathedral.org and click the link: Annunciation Cathedral Services.


DONATIONS

To contribute to our Cathedral electronically. You can either go to our website's home page and click on the "Donate" button with the following link:

http://www.annunciationcathedral.org/

Or, you can click on the following link to go directly to the "Donate" PayPal page:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=L5LRXU8CDMKJW&source=url

You also still have the option of sending your donation by check directly to the Cathedral. In this tough economic time, we greatly appreciate any contribution towards your stewardship.

707 EAST

For all your catering needs, call Ernie's direct at 586-286-8435.

Please tell your neighbors and friends of our beautiful event venue.

 


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Calendar of Annunciation

  • Annunciation Calendar

    July 27 to August 10, 2025

    Sunday, July 27

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    12:00PM Feed the Poor - Delivery

    Saturday, August 2

    Holy Trinity Monastery Trip

    Sunday, August 3

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, August 5

    7:00PM Parish Council Meeting

    Wednesday, August 6

    Holy Transfiguration

    Sunday, August 10

    9:00AM Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

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Wisdom of the Fathers

And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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