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ccording to some, Hierotheus, like Saint Diony- , when, together with the sacred Apostles, Asius, was a member of the court of Mars Hill. he became a leader of the divine hymnody. “He was Having first been instructed in the Faith of Christ wholly transported, wholly outside himself and was by Paul, he became Bishop of Athens. He, in turn, so deeply absorbed in communion with the sacred initiated the divine Dionysius more perfectly into things he celebrated in hymnology, that to all who the mysteries of Christ; the latter, on his part, elab- heard him and saw him and knew him, and yet knew orated more clearly and distinctly Hierotheus’ con- him not, he seemed to be inspired of God, a divine cise and summary teachings concerning the Faith. hymnographer,” as Dionysius says (On the Divine He too was brought miraculously by the power of Names, 3:2). Having lived in a manner pleasing to the Holy Spirit to be present at the Dormition of the God, he reposed in the Lord

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Ἅγιος Ἱερόθεος ἦταν πλατωνικὸς φιλόσοφος Ἀπολυτίκιον. Ἦχος δ’. Ταχὺ προκατάλαβε. Ὁκαὶ ἕνας ἀπὸ τὰ ἐννέα μέλῃ τοῦ Συμβουλίου Τοῦ Παύλου ἡλίευσαι, ταῖς θεηγόροις πλοκαῖς, τῆς Γερουσίας τοῦ Ἀρείου Πάγου. Ἀφοῦ δέχθηκε καὶ καὶ ὅλος γεγένησαι, ἱερωμένος Θεῷ, σοφὲ Ἱερόθεε· διδάχθηκε τὴν πίστη τοῦ Χριστοῦ ἀπὸ τὸν Ἀπόστολο σὺ γὰρ φιλοσοφίας, ταῖς ἀκτῖσιν ἐκλάμπων, Παῦλο, χειροτονήθηκε πρῶτος ἐπίσκοπος Ἀθηνῶν. ὤφθης θεολογίας, ἀκριβοῦς ὑποφήτης· δι’ ἧς Μαθητὴς τοῦ ὑπῆρξε ὁ Ἅγιος Διονύσιος ὁ μυσταγωγούμεθα, Πάτερ τὰ κρείττονα. Ἀρεοπαγίτης, ὁ ὁποῖος στὰ συγγράμματά του πλέκει ἐγκώμια γιὰ τὸν δάσκαλό του. Ἐκοιμήθη ἐν εἰρήνῃ Κοντάκιον. Ἦχος πλ. δ’. Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ. σὲ βαθιὰ γεράματα, μετὰ ἀπὸ πολύχρονη ποιμαντικὴ Τὸν Ἱεράρχην Ἀθηνῶν ἀνευφημοῦμέν σε καὶ συγγραφικὴ δραστηριότητα. Ἡ τίμια κάρα του Ὡς μυηθέντες διὰ σοῦ ξέvα καὶ ἄρρητα, φυλάσσεται στὸ ὁμώνυμο μοναστῆρι στὰ Μέγαρα Ἀνεδείχθης γὰρ θεόληπτος ὑμvολόγος. Ἀττικῆς. Ἐπίσης λείψανά του σῴζονται στὸ Ἅγιον Ἀλλὰ πρέσβευε παμμάκαρ Ἱερόθεε Ὄρος (Ἱ. Μ. Ἄγ. Παύλου) καθὼς καὶ στὸ παρεκκλήσιο Ἐκ παντοίων συμπτωμάτων ἡμᾶς ῥύεσθαι, τοῦ Ἄγίου Ἀνδρέα (Ἀρχιεπισκοπὴ Ἀθηνῶν). Ἵνα κράζωμεν, χαίροις Πάτερ θεόσοφε. ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF NEW ENGLAND ΚΑΘΕΔΡΙΚΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΝΕΑΣ ΑΓΓΛΙΑΣ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΜΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΥ Rev. Protopresbyter Demetrios E. Tonias, Ph.D., Cathedral Dean

From the Dean’s Desk His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios of the Holy Metropolis of Boston The Rev. Fr. Demetrios E. Tonias, Ph.D. Cathedral Dean The Christ in Whom Contact Fr. Demetrios at: Cell: 617.955.0126 We Believe Email: [email protected] 2020 Parish Council Robert Badavas, President In this space, we continue to examine the and what it Mary Cleary, Vice-President James Karimbakas, Treasurer teaches us about our faith and our encounter with our Lord, God, and Kamen Madjarov, Assistant Treasurer Savior Jesus Christ. After the Anaphora, the removes the Asterisk Fotene Andreadis, Secretary (or Star)--a metal liturgical implement that is used as a support for the Charles Eliopoulos, Assistant Secretary Marica Arvanites that covers the Paten, and upon which is the Lamb (the communion bread Sophia Fountas to be consecrated). Mary Hanna This hymn also reminds us of Constantine Kechris As he removes the Asterisk, the Lula Kiflit priest taps it on the Paten, making the children who greeted Christ Alex Mavradis the sign of the Cross, and declares, upon His triumphal entry into Je- Maria Makredes rusalem crying out, “Hosanna” or Maria Theodore “Singing the triumphal hymn, ex- Jim Tringas claiming, proclaiming, and say- Savior. It also depicts the vision of , who saw the angels circling Parish Ministry Team ing,” to which the Choir chants the Book Store: Maria Theodore Victory Hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy, the throne of God chanting, “Holy, Chanters: Anthony Ladas, Jack Bushell Lord Sabaoth, heaven and earth Holy, Holy.” Choirmaster: Catherine Psarakis are filled with Your glory. Hosanna In the Liturgy, we extol the Communications Ministry: Alex Mavradis Greek School: Anastasia Moragianni in the highest. Blessed is He Who Lord Sabaoth (which comes from Hall Rentals: Fotene Andreadis comes in the name of the Lord. the Hebrew word Tzevaot mean- Office Staff: Jack Bushell, Anastasia Moragi- Hosanna in the highest.” ing armies). The hosts of angels anni, George Stefanides Philoptochos President: Kally Badavas The exchange between the surround the Lord our God singing Sexton: Anastas Papaargjir priest and the choir calls to mind praise to Him. In the Divine Liturgy, Stewardship Committee: Dr. Marica Arvan- many moments of victory through- we join them with the chanting of ites, Constintine Calliontzis, Simone Dodge, Mary Hatzis, Alex Mavradis out the history of Israel. When our hymn of praise. Sunday School Committee: Pauline Coutlis, the Israelites were delivered from It is a song of praise to the God Mary Hatzis Egypt and stood on the opposite who has delivered us from count- Veterans Ministry: Dr. Chris Gussis, Fotene Andreadis, Alex Mavradis bank of the Red Sea, they chanted less enemies, It is an anthem of tri- Youth Director: Jack Bushell the Song of the Sea to celebrate umph to the Lord who has defeated Youth Ministries: Aglaia Georgountzos, the victory of God against the death for our sake. It is a reminder Faith Gordon, Elizabeth Torres hosts of Pharaoh’s chariots sing- that our God is a God who works Visit us on the Internet ing, “Who is like you—majestic in great wonders and who is our www.bostoncathedral.org www.facebook.com/bostoncathedral holiness, awesome in glory, work- strength, our rock, our refuge, and ing wonders?” our deliverer from all evil.

Cathedral: 514 Parker Street, Boston, MA | Office/Mailing Address: 162 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445 Phone: (617) 731-6633 | Fax: (617) 730-2978 | Fr. Demetri’s cell: (617) 955–0126 | www.bostoncathedral.org Hymns of the Day Ἀπολυτίκια Dismissal Hymns Ἦχος πλ. δ´ Mode pl. 4 Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν κατεδέξω From on high You came, Merciful One, and condescended τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ to Your three-day burial; in order to free us from our pas- καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι. sions. You are our life and resurrection, Lord, glory to You. Ἦχος δ΄ Mode 4 Σήμερον τῆς σωτηρίας ἡμῶν τὸ κεφάλαιον, καὶ τοῦ Today marks the crowning of our salvation and the ἀπ’ αἰῶνος μυστηρίου ἡ φανέρωσις· ὁ Υἷός του Θεοῦ, revelation of the mystery before all ages. For the Son of υἱὸς τῆς Παρθένου γίνεται, καὶ Γαβριὴλ τὴν χάριν God becomes the son of the Virgin, and pro- εὐαγγελίζεται. Διὸ καὶ ἡμεῖς σὺν αὐτῷ, τῇ Θεοτόκῳ claims the grace. Wherefore, we also cry out with him, βοήσωμεν· Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη, ὁ Κύριος μετά σοῦ. “Hail, O full of grace, the Lord is with you.” Κοντάκιον Ἦχος β΄. Mode 2. Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία, A protection of Christians that never falls, intercession πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε, μὴ παρίδῃς, ἁμαρτωλῶν with the Creator unwavering, we sinners beg you, do δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς not ignore the voices of our prayers. Good Lady, we im- τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· plore you, quickly come to our aid, when we cry out to Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ you with faith. Hurry to intercede, and hasten to suppli- προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε. cate, Theotokos who protect now those who honor you.

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Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God ὁ Θεὸς ὅτι ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω, καὶ said, “I will live in them and move among them, and I ἔσομαι αὐτῶν Θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ will be their God, and they shall be my people. There- ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει Κύριος, fore come out from them, and be separate from them, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε, κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει Κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ Θεοῦ. make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

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Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· Καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ The Lord said, “And as you wish that men would do ἄνθρωποι, καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως. καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε to you, do so to them. If you love those who love you, τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσι. καὶ ἐὰν who love them. And if you do good to those who do ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sin- ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσι. καὶ ἐὰν ners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom δανείζητε παρ’ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ἀπολαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even ἐστί; καὶ γὰρ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανείζουσιν ἵνα sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But ἀπολάβωσι τὰ ἴσα. πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες, καὶ ἔσται nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς you will be sons of the Most High; for he is kind to the χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς. Γίνεσθε ungrateful and the selfish. Be merciful, even as your οὖν οἰκτίρμονες καθὼς καὶ ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστίν. Father is merciful.”

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We look forward to having your child join us! COVID 19 reopening Guidelines ven before the Governor’s re- • According to the Center for Dis- Ecent announcements related to ease Control (CDC), any building “re-opening the Commonwealth of unoccupied for 7 days or longer need Massachusetts,” we have been diligently plan- only receive “normal routine cleaning.” We ning for the day our Cathedral will once again plan to go beyond these guidelines and have be open to our stewards, families, and friends. the Cathedral extensively cleaned and disin- That day will be Sunday, May 31. In these chal- fected by a professional third-party cleaner. lenging times, there will be certain directives This is an extended process that will be com- that must be implemented and followed to pleted prior to Sunday, May 31. From this assure the safest possible environment for the baseline, the Cathedral will be disinfected faithful to worship, partake of the Holy Sacra- and sanitized between each service, includ- ments (especially Holy Communion), and re- ing high traffic, high touch areas like bath- connect with your fellow parishioners (at least rooms, doorknobs and handles, the elevator from a safe distance). panels, etc. Christ’s Holy Church and this Cathedral have • The congregation size for any service will existed through persecution, plagues, infec- be limited to 40% of our Cathedral seating tious disease, world wars, terrorist attacks, capacity. and other periods of great challenge and con- cern. The Church and this Cathedral stand • If you are 65 years of age or older and if as a symbol of faith. The Church is the place you have underlying conditions, or any age where we pray best and belong. However, with known underlying conditions, you in this time, and because of the unpredict- should stay home and continue to partici- able nature of this insidious virus there are pate in the services via our Live Stream. directives, rules, and limitations, which we • If you are 65 years of age or older without must accept in order to re-open and resume known underlying health issues, we recom- our liturgical CHECKpractices OUT in theMY safestPORTFOLIO possible AT WWWmend. REALLYGREATSITE you stay home and. COM continue to par- way. These are rules (not suggestions) that ticipate in the services via our Live Stream. we must enforce. We ask that each and every person understand and follow the directives • If you have any symptoms at all, attributed listed below: to COVID-19, you must stay home. COVIDCOVID 19 19 reopeningREOPENING GuidelinesGUIDELINES ( CONTINUED(Continued))

• If you are attending services at the Cathe- • Seating inside the Church will be restricted dral, you must wear a protective mask at to a 6 ft distance between parishioners (again all times upon entering the building except defined as an “immediate household unit”) for the moment when you may receive Holy to the left and right and front and back. It is Communion. If you are under medical in- imperative that we maintain appropriate dis- struction not to wear a mask, you must clear- tancing at all times. Ushers will be present ly indicate this to the “Greeter” upon enter- to seat you at an appropriate distance from ing the Church. If you are attending services other parishioners inside the Church. with a child/children between the ages of • Family members who are not part of the two and five, a protective mask is at the dis- same household must sit 6 ft apart without cretion of the Parent. Children under the age exception. of 2 should not wear a protective mask. • Only the main of the Cathedral • There will be markers throughout the Church will be opened at the time of services. The to help assure appropriate distancing. Courtyard entrance will be locked. • Father Demetri will administer Holy Com- • The Davis Hall will be closed and off limits munion in our traditional manner. Do not for the foreseeable future. Restrooms will wipe your lips/mouth on the communion only be available in the lower hall where there cloth. The sextant will place a piece of an- are separate men’s and women’s facilities. tidoron in your hands with tongs. We will form a line for Holy Communion in the cen- • The elevator will be “hosted” by a Greeter to ter aisle. Following Holy Communion, you ensure only “immediate household mem- will return to your seat by the side aisle only. bers” enter the elevator at any one time. • At the conclusion of the Liturgy you will exit as • When arriving to Church you should vener- directed by the “Ushers” to receive antidoron ate the by bowing, but you should not row by row, standing at a distance. There will kiss any . be no hugging, handshakes, or kissing. • The Pangari will be staffed by one Parish • There will be no fellowship hour after services. Council member to assist you, as much as possible, without contact. You may offer a These rules were taken from State directives, lo- donation for devotional candles which will cal guidelines, and the direction and guidance then be placed at the iconostasis by a Parish of His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios. Our Council member. A Parish Council mem- intent is to assure all our Stewards, their fami- ber will guide arriving parishioners to the lies and our many friends, a safe and comfort- Pangari to CHECKensure OUTappropriate MY PORTFOLIO distancing AT WWWing experience. REALLYGREATSITE in the Household. COM of God. We between arriving parishioners. Household want to see you, we want to pray with you, but family unit members may approach the above all, we want you all to be safe, healthy and Pangari together. able to worship in a manner that is best for you. May God continue to bless you and your families! From Kally Badavas, Philoptochos President A Different Way of Life

y dear Cathedral Stewards, Friends and Philoptochos Sisters, I hope and pray that you and your families Mare well and safe. It is so hard to believe that we are at the beginning of October. When did that happen? Six months of COVID have passed so quickly and for many of us we have been living in a bubble, which I pray will soon burst so that we may be able to resume our normal lives. As the saying goes, “You don’t know what you got until it’s gone.” If these were normal times, I would be thanking all of you for making our Cathedral Festival Bake Sale the success it always is. Sadly, as you know, there was no Festival this year. We did not gather as a Community, working together for the good of our beloved Cathedral. I pray that next year we will all let us not love with words or speech our mission. You are there for our gather together to plan, to cook, but with actions and in truth.” Chapter time and again, supporting to disagree (yes that happens at Our Cathedral Philoptochos our bake sales, our St. Nicholas Lun- times), but most importantly to Board is composed of a group of cheon, our Giving Tree, Operation come together again as a Commu- dedicated women who work for the Keep Warm and other charitable nity to make the Festival once again good of our Cathedral and the great- endeavors. It was because of your a successful and enjoyable event for er Boston Community. We have ac- support that we had the funds to our stewards, friends and neighbors. complished much and will continue serve those less fortunate. On August 21 and 22 Sophia to accomplish more based on our Unfortunately, our lives will Koutris, Dr. Calliope Galatis and I ideals and mission. Due to the Pan- continue to look a bit different for a attended the National Philopto- demic and our inability to personal- while and our events and outreach chos 2020 Biennial Convention— ly serve our parishioners, we were programs will be different, but I this time as a virtual event. The unable to hold our main fundraiser, assure you, our Philoptochos will, Archdiocese planned to hold the the always successful Bake with your continued support, con- Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, Sale or our St. Nicholas Luncheon. tinue to play an active role in our but due to the Pandemic they de- We did, however, commit funds to Parish and in our Community. As cided to change it to a virtual con- support Project Bread, MGH Meals, the Lord told the Prophet Jeremi- vention. His Eminence Archbishop the Boston Food Bank and the New ah, “For I know the plans I have for Elpidophoros of America chose the England Center and Home for Veter- you; plans to prosper you and not theme, “And the greatest of these ans by making generous donations to harm you, plans to give you hope is love.” We certainly need love in as well as fulfilling both our Nation- and a future.” today’s world, more than ever. We al and Metropolis Commitments. As My dear Friends, Stewards and need to reach out to our parishes Billy Graham once said, “Believers Sisters I pray that God will continue and to our communities. At some look up—take courage, the angels to keep you and your families safe level, we are all struggling but by are nearer than you think.” and well. I miss seeing all of you working together we will come out My dear Stewards, Friends and and I pray that we will soon be to- stronger than ever. As the Evange- Sisters you are our angels. You give gether again as a Cathedral Family. list John declares, “Dear children, us inspiration and energy to fulfill God bless all of you!

emporal goods are to be despised in favor of eter- looked for, that is, the last supreme judgment, only Tnal ones, as things on the left are to be despised when no chance of correction remains. But now we in favor of those on the right. This has always been must be on our guard, more than anything else, not the aim of the holy martyrs. A final just vengeance is to lose patience in our eagerness to be justified, for Upcoming News and Events at the Cathedral WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Com- munion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoron (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox faith, please feel free to see Fr. Demetri after the service. MEMORIAL: Memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of George (Klironomos) Cleary (7 years), Eleni (Klironomos) Cleary (10 years). Memorial prayers are offered for the repose of the souls of George Stamoulis (6 years), Panayiota (Pota) Pontikas (8 years) Nicholas Pontikas (20 years), and George Pontikas (29 years). May their memory be eternal! Theflowers and the candles are offered in memory of George and Eleni (Klironomos) Cleary by their family and the flowers in memory of Panayiota (Pota), Nicholas, and George Pontikas by Irene and Jean Pontikas.

Νέα και επερχόμενες εκδηλώσεις του Καθεδρικού Ναού ΚΑΛΩΣΟΡΙΣΜΑ: Για όσους επισκέπτονται την Ορθόδοξη Εκκλησία για πρώτη φορά, θα πρέπει να γνωρίζουν ότι η Θεία Κοινωνία είναι το σύμβολο της ενότητας της πίστεως, το οποίο προσφέρεται μόνο σε όσους έχουν βαπτιστεί ή χριστεί Ορθόδοξοι Χριστιανοί. Όλοι οι παραβρισκόμενοι ωστόσο, είναι ευπρόσδεκτοι να λάβουν το Αντίδωρο (ή ευλογημένο ψωμί), το οποίο διανέμεται μετά το τέλος της Θείας Λειτουργίας. Όσοι ενδιαφέρεστε να μάθετε περισσότερα για την Ορθόδοξη Χριστιανική Πίστη, μη διστάσετε να μιλήσετε στον Πατέρα Δημήτριο μετά τη Θεία Λειτουργία. ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΟ: Σήμερα, τελούμε επιμνημόσυνη δέηση υπέρ αναπαύσεως των ψυχών των κεκοιμημένων δούλων του Θεού Γεωργίου Κληρονόμου (7 έτη), Ελένης Κληρονόμου (10 έτη) και Τρισάγιον υπέρ των ψυχών των κεκοιμημένων δούλων του Θεού Γεωργίου Σταμούλη (6 έτη), Παναγιώτας Ποντικάκου (8 έτη), Νικολάου Ποντικάκου (20 έτη) και Γεωργίου Ποντικάκου (29 έτη). Αιωνία αυτών η μνήμη! Τα λουλούδια και τα κεριά προσφέρονται εις μνήμη των Γεωργίου και Ελένης Κληρονόμου από την οικογένειά τους και τα λουλούδια εις μνήμη των Παναγιώτας, Νικολάου και Γεωργίου Ποντικάκου από την Ειρήνη και Jean Ποντικάκου.

Venerable Ammon of Egypt October 4

aint Ammon of Egypt was raised in Christian Saint Ammon’s death, Saint Anthony saw angels Spiety. He entered into marriage at the urging of bearing the soul of the righteous one to heaven. his parents, but by agreement with his spouse pre- Saint Ammon died in the mid-fourth century. served his virginity and they lived as brother and sis- ter. The spiritual spouses pursued asceticism in fast- ing, prayer and joint effort for twenty years. Having matured in piety, the spouses separately continued their ascetic deeds. Ammon’s wife remained home and established a women’s . Ammon went out into the Nitrian desert, where he dwelt for twen- ty-two years and attained the high spiritual accom- plishments of wonderworking and discernment. Saint Ammon often came to Saint Anthony the Great (January 17) for his blessing. At the time of THE ANNUNCIATION CATHEDRAL INVITES ITS PARISHONERS TO OUR LIVE STREAM ONLINE SERVICES In light of recent events regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all services, including the Sunday Divine Liturgy, will be live streamed for our faithful to pray with us at home. Fr. Demetri and the Parish Council of the Annunciation Cathedral would like to invite you to join us in worship, as we continue to draw closer to Christ in these challenging times. Our church has reopened with certain restrictions. Please consult the COVID-19 reopening guidelines on our parish website.

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