Christ is born! Glorify him! To the clergy, monastics, and the laity of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh: “Today the Virgin gives birth to the Creator of all, Paradise offers a cave, and a star presents Christ as the Sun in … Continue reading
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Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord – December 25, 2003
Christ is born! Glorify him! To the clergy, monastics, and the laity of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh: “Today the Virgin gives birth to the Creator of all, Paradise offers a cave, and a star presents Christ as the Sun in … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Great Fast – February 2004
To the Church of Pittsburgh: The doorway of the Great Fast is open and it is the time for repentance. The plaintive melodies of the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, the dark vestments, the prostrations, the fasting and giving of alms signal, indeed, … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Great Fast – February 2004
To the Church of Pittsburgh: The doorway of the Great Fast is open and it is the time for repentance. The plaintive melodies of the Pre-Sanctified Liturgy, the dark vestments, the prostrations, the fasting and giving of alms signal, indeed, … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Resurrection – April 11, 2004
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Sisters and Brothers in the Risen Christ! Having passed through the dark open doorway of the Great Fast, we arrive into the light of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Resurrection – April 11, 2004
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Sisters and Brothers in the Risen Christ! Having passed through the dark open doorway of the Great Fast, we arrive into the light of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord – December 25, 2004
Christ is born! Glorify Him! To our beloved hierarchs, clergy, monastics and laity: “O Christ our Lord and our God, you did not think equality with God something to be grasped at, but you emptied yourself, you took the form … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord – December 25, 2004
Christ is born! Glorify Him! To our beloved hierarchs, clergy, monastics and laity: “O Christ our Lord and our God, you did not think equality with God something to be grasped at, but you emptied yourself, you took the form … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for Great Fast – February 2005
To the Hierarchs, Clergy, Monastics and Laity of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh: We have recently celebrated the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ and now find ourselves in the Great Fast as we prepare for the Feast of Pascha. We … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for Great Fast – February 2005
To the Hierarchs, Clergy, Monastics and Laity of the Archeparchy of Pittsburgh: We have recently celebrated the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ and now find ourselves in the Great Fast as we prepare for the Feast of Pascha. We … Continue reading
