THE D The WeeklyVE Bulletin of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England 18 October 2020 Τοῦ ἁγίου Ἀποστόλου καὶ Εὐαγγελιστοῦ Λουκᾶ The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke Luke the Evangelist | Tone 2 • ΤΟΥ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΣΤΟΥ ΛΟΥΚΑ | Ἦχος β´ Apostle and Evangelist Luke October 18 he Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, was a na- nary verses (1:1-3), Saint Luke precisely sets forth Ttive of Syrian Antioch, a companion of the holy the purpose of his work. He proposes to record, in Apostle Paul (Phil.1:24, 2 Tim. 4:10-11), and a physi- chronological order, everything known by Chris- cian enlightened in the Greek medical arts. Hearing tians about Jesus Christ and His teachings. By doing about Christ, Luke arrived in Palestine and fervently this, he provided a firmer historical basis for Chris- accepted the preaching of salvation from the Lord tian teaching (1:4). He carefully investigated the Himself. As one of the Seventy Apostles, Saint Luke facts, and made generous use of the oral tradition was sent by the Lord with the others to preach the of the Church and of what the All-Pure Virgin Mary Kingdom of Heaven during the Savior’s earthly life Herself had told him (2:19, 51). (Luke 10:1-3). After the Resurrection, the Lord Jesus In Saint Luke’s Gospel, the message of the salva- Christ appeared to Saints Luke and Cleopas on the tion made possible by the Lord Jesus Christ, and the road to Emmaus. preaching of the Gospel, are of primary importance. Luke accompanied Saint Paul on his second Saint Luke also wrote the Acts of the Holy Apos- missionary journey, and from that time they were tles at Rome around 62-63 A.D. The Book of Acts, inseparable. When Paul’s coworkers had forsaken which is a continuation of the four Gospels, speaks him, only Luke remained to assist him in his min- about the works and the fruits of the holy Apostles istry (2 Tim. 4:10-11). After the martyric death of after the Ascension of the Savior. At the center of the the First-Ranked Apostles Peter and Paul, Saint Luke narrative is the Council of the holy Apostles at Jeru- left Rome to preach in Achaia, Libya, Egypt and the salem in the year 51, a Church event of great signifi- Thebaid. He ended his life by suffering martyrdom cance, which resulted in the separation of Christian- in the city of Thebes. ity from Judaism and its independent dissemination Tradition credits Saint Luke with painting the into the world (Acts 15:6-29). The theological focus first icons of the Mother of God. “Let the grace of of the Book of Acts is the coming of the Holy Spir- Him Who was born of Me and My mercy be with it, Who will guide the Church “into all truth” (John these Icons,” said the All-Pure Virgin after seeing 16:13) until the Second Coming of Christ. the icons. Saint Luke also painted icons of the First- The holy relics of Saint Luke were taken from Ranked Apostles Peter and Paul. Saint Luke’s Gos- Constantinople and brought to Padua, Italy at some pel was written in the years 62-63 at Rome, under point in history. Perhaps this was during the infa- the guidance of the Apostle Paul. In the prelimi- mous Crusade of 1204. In 1992, Metropolitan Hi- Continued on p. 4 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 Remission of Sins Contact Fr. Demetrios at: Cell: 617.955.0126 and Eternal Life Email: [email protected] 2020 Parish Council Robert Badavas, President In this space, we continue to examine the Divine Liturgy 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. At the conclusion of the Trisagion Hymn (Sanctus) and Fotene Andreadis, Secretary the associated priestly prayer, the priest proclaims the words of institution Charles Eliopoulos, Assistant Secretary Marica Arvanites that Christ declared at the Mystical Supper—the first Eucharistic gathering Sophia Fountas of the Church. Mary Hanna When Adam and Eve were ex- Constantine Kechris The Lord took bread in His Lula Kiflit holy, pure, and blameless hands, pelled from Eden, they did not die Alex Mavradis and, giving thanks and blessing, He because the ate from the tree of Maria Makredes the knowledge of good and evil. Maria Theodore hallowed and broke it, and gave it Jim Tringas to His holy disciples and apostles, They died because they were sep- arated from the Tree of Life. In the Parish Ministry Team saying: “Take, eat, this is My Body, Book Store: Maria Theodore which is broken for you for the re- Eucharistic elements, Christ gives Chanters: Anthony Ladas, Jack Bushell mission of sins. us the opportunity to eat from the Choirmaster: Catherine Psarakis Likewise, after partaking of the Bread of Life that washes away our Communications Ministry: Alex Mavradis Greek School: Anastasia Moragianni supper, He took the cup, saying, sins. Through Holy Communion, we Hall Rentals: Fotene Andreadis “Drink of this, all of you; this is My gain entry back into Paradise. The Office Staff: Jack Bushell, Anastasia Moragi- Blood of the new covenant, which saving Passion of Christ extinguish- anni, George Stefanides Philoptochos President: Kally Badavas is shed for you and for many for es the flaming sword that blocked Sexton: Anastas Papaargjir the remission of sins.” entry to the garden and opens the Stewardship Committee: Dr. Marica Arvan- We hear these words at each doors for our return to God. ites, Constintine Calliontzis, Simone Dodge, Mary Hatzis, Alex Mavradis Liturgy. The great danger is that, These words tell us the result of Sunday School Committee: Pauline Coutlis, for us, they become rote—repeti- His sacrifice—the remission of sins Mary Hatzis tive words that flow so easily from which removes our sins and wash- Veterans Ministry: Dr. Chris Gussis, Fotene Andreadis, Alex Mavradis the mouth of the priest to the ears es clean the garment of our souls. Youth Director: Jack Bushell of the faithful. We must, however, When Christ tells us to take and Youth Ministries: Aglaia Georgountzos, never lose site of their significance, eat, to take and drink, He is inviting Faith Gordon, Elizabeth Torres for us personally and all of human- us back into the garden of delight Visit us on the Internet ity. For, at this meal, the Lord gave for all eternity, so that we may be in www.bostoncathedral.org www.facebook.com/bostoncathedral the children of Adam a path back to communion with God as He intend- paradise and the antidote to death. ed at the dawn of creation. 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 β´ Mode 2 Ὅτε κατῆλθες πρὸς τὸν θάνατον, ἡ Ζωὴ ἡ ἀθάνατος, When you descended to death, * O Immortal life, * then τότε τὸν ᾅδην ἐνέκρωσας τῇ ἀστραπῇ τῆς Θεότητος· ὅτε Hades You destroyed, * by the light of Your divinity. * And δὲ καὶ τοὺς τεθνεῶτας ἐκ τῶν καταχθονίων ἀνέστησας, when the dead from the depths of the darkness You did πᾶσαι αἱ δυνάμεις τῶν ἐπουρανίων ἐκραύγαζον· raise, * all of the heavenly powers did cry out to You. * O Ζωοδότα Χριστὲ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν δόξα σοι. Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory to You. Ἦχος γ΄ Mode 3 Ἀπόστολε Ἅγιε καὶ Εὐαγγελιστὰ Λουκᾶ, πρέσβευε τῷ holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, make intercession to ἐλεήμονι Θεῷ, ἵνα πταισμάτων ἄφεσιν, παράσχῃ ταῖς our merciful God, that He grant our souls forgiveness of ψυχαῖς ἡμῶν. offenses. Ἦχος δ΄ Ἦχος δ΄ Σήμερον τῆς σωτηρίας ἡμῶν τὸ κεφάλαιον, καὶ τοῦ Σήμερον τῆς σωτηρίας ἡμῶν τὸ κεφάλαιον, καὶ τοῦ ἀπ’ αἰῶνος μυστηρίου ἡ φανέρωσις· ὁ Υἷός του Θεοῦ, ἀπ’ αἰῶνος μυστηρίου ἡ φανέρωσις· ὁ Υἷός του Θεοῦ, υἱὸς τῆς Παρθένου γίνεται, καὶ Γαβριὴλ τὴν χάριν υἱὸς τῆς Παρθένου γίνεται, καὶ Γαβριὴλ τὴν χάριν εὐαγγελίζεται. Διὸ καὶ ἡμεῖς σὺν αὐτῷ, τῇ Θεοτόκῳ εὐαγγελίζεται. Διὸ καὶ ἡμεῖς σὺν αὐτῷ, τῇ Θεοτόκῳ βοήσωμεν· Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη, ὁ Κύριος μετά σοῦ. βοήσωμεν· Χαῖρε Κεχαριτωμένη, ὁ Κύριος μετά σοῦ. Κοντάκιον Kontakion 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. Ἀπόστολος Κολ. δ´5-11, 14-18 Colossians 3:8-15 Epistle Ἀδελφοί, ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν Brethren, conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι. Ὁ λόγος ὑμῶν πάντοτε ἐν making the most of the time. Let your speech always be χάριτι, ἅλατι ἠρτυμένος, εἰδέναι πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how ἑκάστῳ ἀποκρίνεσθαι. Τὰ κατ᾽ ἐμὲ πάντα γνωρίσει you ought to answer every one.