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A blessed feast to all who have their name day today! O who loves Nicholas the Saintly, O who serves Nicholas the Saintly, Him will Nicholas receive. And give help in time of need. Holy Father Nicholas. O kto, kto Nikolaja l'ubit, O kto, kto Nikolaju Sluzit, Tomu svjatyj Nikolaj Na vsjakij cas...

Today on the Church Calendar (October 26th), it is the Feast Day of St. Demetrius of Thessalonica, one of the greatest saints on the calendar. Here is the story of his life: [/CENTER]

Peace in Christ to everyone else who may be celebrating the feast today. As You were voluntarily raised upon the cross for our sake, Grant mercy to those who are called by Your Name, O Christ God; Make all Orthodox Christians glad by Your power, Granting them victories over their adversaries...

Most people are probably aware of this, but there is a pool on the flickr photograph sharing site dedicated to Orthodoxy. There are many beautiful pictures on it. http://www.flickr.com/groups/orthodox/pool/

Today is the solemn feast day of the beheading of the Forerunner. We honored not only the martyrdom of an innocent prophet today, but all those innocents who lost their life on this day and those who they left behind. Here is a little of the traditions that surround this day. The Beheading of...

I thought it would be interesting to see how various churches protocols work regarding the opening and closing of the Royal Doors. I put what I think are the most likely scenarios and one to say none of the above. Please post additional details to the poll. I'm thinking specifically of the...

I ask everyone to keep in their prayers the family and friends of those who lost their lives in a plane crash today. The news story is here http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060822/ap_on_re_eu/russia_plane It says among those aboard were 45 children. gospodi pomiluj, vichnaya pamyat

As we are approaching the Feast of the Dormition, I thought it would be interesting to hear about the various traditions surrounding its celebration. Do you have a Moleben or Paraklesis beforehand? Do you process or present an epitaphion? Anything else? Please post what your church does.

Today is the Feast of the Holy Transfiguration, also known as the second or apple spas. You were Transfigured on the Mount, O Christ God, Revealing Your glory to Your disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Your everlasting Light shine upon us sinners! Through the prayers of the...