Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Venerable bishops, clergy, monastics and laity, The celebration of the great feast of Pascha prompts us to look back to our recent Lenten journey and reflect on the answers to the questions with … Continue reading
Reference for Site
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Resurrection – March 23, 2008
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Venerable bishops, clergy, monastics and laity, The celebration of the great feast of Pascha prompts us to look back to our recent Lenten journey and reflect on the answers to the questions with … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord – December 25, 2008
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Reverend Bishops, Clergy, Monastics, Brothers and Sisters, We have come to the season of gifts. Gifts can be a sign of affection, respect, gratitude and love. Gifts not only bring joy to the recipient but … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord – December 25, 2008
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Reverend Bishops, Clergy, Monastics, Brothers and Sisters, We have come to the season of gifts. Gifts can be a sign of affection, respect, gratitude and love. Gifts not only bring joy to the recipient but … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Season of Great Fast — February 2009
Glory to Jesus Christ! Dear Bishops, Clergy, Monastics and Laity, “While fasting bodily, O faithful, let us also fast in spirit; let us loosen every bond of injustice, let us tear apart the strong chains of violence; let us rip … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Season of Great Fast — February 2009
Glory to Jesus Christ! Dear Bishops, Clergy, Monastics and Laity, “While fasting bodily, O faithful, let us also fast in spirit; let us loosen every bond of injustice, let us tear apart the strong chains of violence; let us rip … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Resurrection — April 2009
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Christos Voskrese! Voistinnu Voskrese! Dear Bishops, Clergy, Monastics and Laity, Come to the feast, the celebration, the community and announce to the world that Christ is risen! How can we remain silent when … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Resurrection — April 2009
Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! Christos Voskrese! Voistinnu Voskrese! Dear Bishops, Clergy, Monastics and Laity, Come to the feast, the celebration, the community and announce to the world that Christ is risen! How can we remain silent when … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord – December 25, 2009
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Bishops, clergy, monastics and the people of God, We began the Philip Fast with the spirit of vigilance, which is strengthened by increasing our prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Church has always encouraged us to … Continue reading
Pastoral Message for the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord – December 25, 2009
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Bishops, clergy, monastics and the people of God, We began the Philip Fast with the spirit of vigilance, which is strengthened by increasing our prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Church has always encouraged us to … Continue reading
