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Morning, καλή σαρακοστή Does anyone have the musical notation (Byzantine or staff) for the older 1993,2000 version of Fr. Seraphim Dedes translation of the Akathist hymn? The Ages Digital Chant Stand uses a newer translation which we don't use. The old version Ode One Heirmos starts with My...

Here's to our Aussie friends in CF!

Monday is the beginning of Orthodox Lent and every Friday is a service known as the Akathist to the Theotokos. If you have an opportunity to attend one of these five services at your local Orthodox church, I recommend it. The service is about an hour long and a wonderful time to meditate on...

Morning, my BG is constantly in the mid 200s now. Im on oral meds and Trulicity. Im seeing my PCP next week but I'm asking the gallery what the next likely step might be.

I'll be working the Virginia polls for the third time this November 2nd. It is a long day 5am to 9pm for a whopping $100. I'll be taking the required class next week to review policies and procedures. If anyone has questions, please feel free to ask. I encourage anyone who is interested in...

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church reopens 20 years after being destroyed in 9/11 attack St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was steps away from the World Trade Center and was the only house of worship destroyed in the 9/11 attacks. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church reopens 20 years after...

Today I was blessed to attend a liturgy at St. Demetrios Monastery in Spotsylvania VA there the Hawaiian Iveron myrrh-stream icon is traveling with Metropolitan Jonah serving.

I was in this position in 2009. I had to turn down a $500 / month raise because the loss of benefits was around $750 / month Why a small pay increase can be a disaster for some working families who stand to lose benefits

Apolytikion (First Tone) In birth, you preserved your virginity; in death, you did not abandon the world, O Theotokos. As mother of life, you departed to the source of life, delivering our souls from death by your intercessions. Kontakion (Second Tone) Neither the grave nor death could contain...

This is the main canon for the Small Paraklesis services that are held in the first two weeks of August for the Dormition of the Theotokos, sung by the group Eikonia.

Fox News host Laura Ingraham suggests the US military should be defunded after top general's defense of anti-racism education goes viral. Fox News host Laura Ingraham suggests the US military should be defunded after top general's defense of anti-racism education goes viral

So... this should prove interesting. Qanon lawyer claims Jan 6th rioters "ride the short bus" and that "the world hasn't seen propaganda like Trump's since Hitler". WARNING: Qanon shaman lawyer also has a profanity issue... 'QAnon Shaman' attorney: World hasn't seen 'propaganda' like Trump's...

This is a discussion about the Real Presence in Traditional Theology, not memorialist views! Difference churches have various beliefs on the Real Presence: Roman Catholic - Transubstantiation Lutheran - Sacramental Union, which is NOT for the love of Pete, CONsubstantiation Anglican (Oxford...

Christ is Risen (Orthodox Easter is today)! I'm looking at a RecTec 380 Bullseye for a starter grill / smoker. It has been years since I was able to have a grill as we could not have them in our apartment. I've never smoked anything in my life. So looking for something for a beginner. Any...

On this day, April 22, 2013, two Bishops of Aleppo, Metropolitans Paul Yazigi and John Ibrahim, were kidnapped. Please pray for their release and safe return. Truth Lives in Light!

Short but exciting visit by His Eminence.

Tonight, the fourth stanza of the Akathist is sung with the theme of Christ. This is a set of weekly services in the Orthodox church sung during the Fridays of Great Lent each with it's own theme. On the first four Fridays of Great Lent during the service of the Small Compline the Akathist Hymn...

Funny how Orthodox, Copts and Catholics are told that we are not allow to have icons and statuary of the saints, yet at CPAC, they have this: "The statue was on its way to the conference's exhibit hall, where it found a home in a booth for a conservative nonprofit called Look Ahead America."...

Washington Post - A Majority Of The People Arrested For Capitol Riot Had A History Of Financial Trouble. "Nearly 60 percent of the people facing charges related to the Capitol riot showed signs of prior money troubles, including bankruptcies, notices of eviction or foreclosure, bad debts, or...

My father-in-law (lifetime LCMS) posted this and I loved it.