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"Do this in remebrance of me."
This solemn injunction of our Lord is an 'Anamnesis' or remembrance in the form of thanksgiving (eucharistia). Gratitude is the proper response of man to the benevolence or philanthropia of God. As a response to the saving Providence of God... Christian worship is primarily an expression of grateful acknowledgement... it culminates in doxology... 'for all glory, honor, and worship befitteth Thee...'
From The Festal Menaion, translated by Mother Mary and Kallistos Ware
In order to provide for our ongoing spiritual education, we will be offering a Presentation/Dialogue with the Icon of the Nativity, by Professor Denis Zhernokleyev.
We will also be using the book Orthodox Dogmatic Theology by Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky as a concise exposition of Orthodox faith.
Beginning the first Thursday after Thanksgiving, alternating Thursday evenings at 6 p.m./Saturday afternoons, 3:30 p.m. These will be Livestreamed and recorded on our Church Facebook page. Questions, email Fr. Parthenios at: parthenios.turner@gmail.com
We now have a good collection of Orthodox books, Icons, crosses, incense, etc. in the Bookstore.
Making your purchases at the Bookstore helps to support your Church.
For Bookstore hours of operation, or to request an appointment, please email: stjohnnashville@gmail.com
Traditionally in the Church the instruction of inquirers was not solely the responsibility of the priest, but rather of everyone. This is why we have the need to learn more of our faith so that we may give a good answer to those who ask a question of us. You may learn more at:
Website- https://discoverorthodoxy.org/
Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/discovertheancientfaith
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcFD_VyktY0MzE39ldAa6w
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/discoverorthodoxy/
Twitter- https://twitter.com/DiscoverOrthod1
If you are interested in learning more, or becoming a sponsor for adult converts to Orthodoxy, please contact Fr. Parthenios at: stjohnnashville@gmail.com for more information.
8:30AM Matins/Orthros
10:00AM DIVINE LITURGY
6:00PM Small Paraklesis Service
5:00PM Great Vespers
8:30AM Matins/Orthros
10:00AM DIVINE LITURGY
6:00PM Small Paraklesis Service
5:00PM Great Vespers
8:30AM Matins/Orthros
10:00AM DIVINE LITURGY
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:1-7
BRETHREN, the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly sanctuary. For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain stood a tent called the Holy of Holies, having the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, which contained a golden urn holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. These preparations having thus been made, the priests go continually into the outer tent, performing their ritual duties; but into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people.
The Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
The Reading is from Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28
At that time, Jesus entered a village; and a woman called Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve you alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked!" But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
According to the tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was brought to the Temple at three years of age, where she was consecrated to God and spent her days until she was fourteen or fifteen years old; and then, as a mature maiden, by the common counsel of the priests (since her parents had reposed some three years before), she was betrothed to Joseph.
With new leadership for the Department of Religious Education comes a new initiative. The Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce the launch of the Sunday Sermon Series.
This week’s “How-to” Green Your Parish episode features Franchesca Duval “It’s Not Politics!”