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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2020-08-02
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Hymns of the Day
Parish News
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Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
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Holy Trinity Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (419) 243-9189
  • Fax:
  • (419) 243-3799
  • Street Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604
  • Mailing Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604

Contact Information

Priest Father Larry Legakis

priestholytrinity@gmail.com | 419-243-9189

Services Schedule

Sunday Services Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Church School Following Holy Communion Week Day Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy 10:15 AM Evening Vesperal Divine Liturgy 6:00 PM Consult Echo Calendar or Weekly Bulletin for times.

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Grave Mode

Thou didst abolish death by Thy Cross; Thou didst open Paradise to the thief; Thou didst transform the myrrh-bearers' lamentation, and didst bid Thine Apostles to preach that Thou art risen, O Christ God, granting great mercy to the world.

Apolytikion for Translation of the relics of Stephen in the Fourth Mode

The crown of the Kingdom hath adorned the brow of thy head because of the contests that thou hast endured for Christ God, thou first of the martyred Saints; for when thou hadst censured the Jews' madness, thou sawest Christ thy Saviour standing at the right hand of the Father. O Stephen, ever pray Him for us, that He would save our souls.

Apolytikion of the Church in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Blessed are You, O Christ our God, who made fisherman all-wise, by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them, drawing all the world into Your net. O Loving One, glory be to You.

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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Parish News

Holy Trinity’s Mission Statement:  To worship and glorify God, by promoting the teachings, of the Greek Orthodox Faith. To encourage all members' participation through our Greek culture, educational programs,   community outreach and fundraising activities while serving God, our community and humanity      

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS USHERING TODAY:

George Sares – Paul Sieben – Maria Tzanakis 

THIS WEEK’S TRISAGION PRAYERS ARE FOR:       Nicholas Karas – 17 years

All Deceased Members of the Dawn & George Anagnos Family, Archbishop Makarios, All those who have fallen asleep for faith and freedom on the Island of Cyprus.  May Their Memory Be Eternal 

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Mrs. Marian Karas in loving memory of her husband Nicholas.  May His Memory Be Eternal  

The Prosfora, Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of the worshipping faithful, was offered this week by: Dawn Anagnos & Presvytera Ann Hadgigeorge  Thank You and God Bless You

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK:  Fritzie Morris (Bay Park) Marlene Thomas (Toledo) Helen Matthews (Ft. Wayne)

Becky Skiadas (Wildwood) Perastika and a Speedy Recovery  

Congratulations to Andy & Maria Petros who celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary today.  May God grant them many more happy & healthy years together. 

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY All meetings are On line:

Monday, August 3th-     Baklava workshop 9-3 

                                       Paraklesis 7pm                                                       

Tuesday, August 4th-      Baklava workshop 9-3 

Wednesday, August 5th-Bible Study 10 am

                                       Great Vespers Transfiguration 6 pm

Thursday, Augsut 6th-    Transfiguration Orthros 9 am Divine Liturgy 10 am

Friday, August 7th-         Dinner and Discussion 6pm

                                        Paraklesis 7 pm

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Education Opportunity!  A presentation by Dr. Tom Papademetriou “Reflections on the Hagia Sophia from Past to Present”.  In light of the recent decisions by the Turkish Prime Minister and the Turkish government to convert the Great Church of the Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque, this presentation will offer reflections on the Hagia Sophia from past to present times.  This presentation will offer historical reflections, considerations of its theological and ecclesiastical significance, as well as touch on some of the contemporary political concerns.   Please see the Flyer attached for me details. 

Youth Fellowship Opportunity CANCELED!  Due to weather concerns were are rescheduling. 

Phase 2:  Please remember that we have entered into phase 2 of reopening.  Phase 2 means that we are allowed to have more people in Church.  The number has increased to 60 people.  All of the other restrictions and directives contain to be in use. 

Reminder and Thank you!  We would like to thank everyone for your patience as we continue to open up our beloved Cathedral.  We thank you for doing your best to follow the rules that we have been asked to put into place.  We would also like to remind you to please keep your mask on even after you find your seat.  The only time it is acceptable to remove your mask is when you receive communion.   Thank you again for your patience, love, and care for one another.

ATTENTION PROSFORA BAKERS:  Prosfora is needed for the months of July and August.  Please call Connie Mynihan at 419-250-4899 or email at cmynihan5@gmail.com

Church Opening:  Everyone should have received an email or a letter in the mail with details regarding the opening of the Church.  Please review the letter and the directive from Metropolitan Nicholas.  remember to sign up for a Sunday on line at www.holytrinitytoledo.com/signup-sheet/  or by calling the office.  We will be offering Liturgies during the week as well.  I am very much looking forward to seeing all of you! 

FOR SALE – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Daughters of Penelope Spring Bake Sale had to close.  We are offering; phyllo dough two packages for $5.00; Koulourakia 6 for $3.00. Do Not call the church office. To order and receive your order contact Connie Mynihan 419-250-4899 or Marina Cooper 419-343-2203 Checks payable to Daughters of Penelope or Exact cash. No change will be available.

UP-COMING MEMORIAL SERVICES:  August 9th – George Arvanitis – 40 days; Pete Spanoudis – 6 months (Trisagion) ; Maroulla Loizou – 1 year; August 16th – Theodore Karas – 40 days; George Mulopulos - 6 months (trisagion) – Sophia Savvas – 5 years;   May Their Memory Be Eternal

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR November 8th & 15th.   The cost is $50 for 2 beautiful vases.  It’s a great way to show your support in honor or memory of someone and beautify our altar too!  Call the Church office if you’re interested.

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Saints and Feasts

Loavesfishes
August 02

8th Sunday of Matthew

Allsaint
August 02

Phocas the Martyr

Saint Phocas was a gardener in a small village on the south coast of the Black Sea. He lived a simple life, carrying out acts of piety and love for all around him, even serving the pagans of the village, some of who left their ways and followed Christ. The local governor heard of this and sent soldiers to kill him. The saint stumbled upon these very soldiers and, without disclosing his name, ministered to them by receiving them into his home, feeding them, and giving them rest. That night he dug a grave for himself in his garden and prepared for all his possessions to be given away after his death.

The next morning, Phocas disclosed to the soldiers that it was he whom they were seeking to kill. The soldiers were distraught, not wanting to kill the saint who had shown them so much kindness. Phocas insisted that they must carry out their mission as he willingly laid his head beneath the sword. They proceeded to execute him and then bury him in the grave he dug in his garden. The site later became a source of miracles, and eventually a Church was erected upon it. Saint Phocas is frequently invoked for those who travel by sea. His life was recorded by Saint Asterius of Amasia (see October 10th).

Stephen
August 02

Translation of the Relics of Stephen the Protomartyr

After the First Martyr had been stoned to death (see Dec. 27), Gamaliel, his teacher, encouraged certain of the Christians to go by night and take up the Saint's body and bury it in his field, which was at a distance of some twenty miles from Jerusalem and was called by his name, "Kaphar-gamala," that is, "the field of Gamala," where Gamaliel himself was later buried. About the year 427, a certain pious man called Lucian, who was the parish priest of a church near to that field, received from God a revelation in a dream concerning the place where the First Martyr was buried. He immediately made this known to John, the Patriarch of Jerusalem. Thus, coming to the place indicated, and digging there, they found a box with the word "Stephen" in Aramaic letters. On opening it, they took these most sacred relics and transferred them to Jerusalem with great honor and in the company of a very great multitude of the faithful.

Allsaint
August 02

Holy Glorious New Martyr Theodore of Dardanelles

Allsaint
August 02

Plegmund, Archbishop of Canterbury

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabboni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that He had said these things to her.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 28.11,1.
The Lord will give strength to his people.
Verse: Bring to the Lord, O sons of God, bring to the Lord honor and glory.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 1:10-17.

Brethren, I appeal to you by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no dissensions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brethren. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispos and Gaius; lest any one should say that you were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

Gospel Reading

8th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 14:14-22

At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here and two fish." And he said, "Bring them here to me." Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass; and taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke and gave the loaves to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

And another thing too we learn, the self-restraint of the disciples which they practised in necessary things, and how little they accounted of food.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 49 on Matthew 14, 4th Century

For being twelve, they had five loaves only and two fishes; so secondary to them were the things of the body: so did they cling to the things spiritual only. And not even that little did they hold fast, but gave up even it when asked.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 49 on Matthew 14, 4th Century

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

A Message from the Department of Religious Education

07/29/2020

There is a great deal of uncertainty about what parish life will look like this fall because of the pandemic. In particular, what might happen to traditionally in-person programs? Over the next weeks, I’ll be offering some ideas for your religious education program. They will offer some basic strategies that you might consider implementing for a virtual religious education program.
https://www.goarch.org/-/message-dre-2020

Archdiocese Concludes Initial Phase of COVID-19 Fund

07/29/2020

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announces the completion of Phase One of the COVID-19 relief fund, which was created to assist with the living expenses of those facing financial hardship as a result of the current pandemic.
https://www.goarch.org/-/archdiocese-concludes-covid-19-fund

Archbishop Elpidophoros on the Passing of Arthur C. Anton, Sr.

07/29/2020

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros notes with great sadness and with equal appreciation and gratitude the life and legacy of Archon Depoutatos Arthur C. Anton, Sr. who fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2020. The Founder and former Chairman of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund was legendary in the life of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, inasmuch as he served the Church so faithfully for his entire life.
https://www.goarch.org/-/arthur-anton-death-2020

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros BBC Interview Transcription

07/27/2020

Huge crowds attend the first Friday prayers at Istanbul’s Agia Sophia Mosque for more than 80 years, but one Greek Orthodox Archbishop weeps, “This day is for us a mourning day. Its the day we grieve this decision of the Turkish government.”
https://www.goarch.org/-/bbc-interview-transcription
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