Today we commemorate Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101075
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/14
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101075
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/14
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Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome, was a native of the Tuscany region of Italy. He received a fine education and entered into the clergy of the Roman Church. After the death of Pope Theodore I (642-649), Martin was chosen to succeed him. At this time…
Great and Holy Monday
"Behold, the bridegroom comes in the middle of the night and blessed is the servant whom he shall find watching, and unworthy the servant whom he shall find heedless. ... "
Read more: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/holy-week
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"Behold, the bridegroom comes in the middle of the night and blessed is the servant whom he shall find watching, and unworthy the servant whom he shall find heedless. ... "
Read more: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/holy-week
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Today we commemorate Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101083
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/15
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101083
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/15
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Apostle Aristarchus of the Seventy
Saint Aristarchus was one of the Seventy Apostles, whom the Lord Jesus Christ sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel (Luke. 10:1-24). Saint Aristarchus, a co-worker of the holy Apostle Paul, became bishop of the Syrian city of Apamea. His name is repeatedly…
Great and Holy Tuesday
"Thy Bridal Chamber I see adorned, O my Savior and I have no wedding garment that I may enter, O Giver of life, enlighten the vesture of my soul and save me. "
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"Thy Bridal Chamber I see adorned, O my Savior and I have no wedding garment that I may enter, O Giver of life, enlighten the vesture of my soul and save me. "
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In Memoriam: Matushka Evangeline Zarras
May Matushka Matushka Evangeline's memory be eternal!
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May Matushka Matushka Evangeline's memory be eternal!
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In Memoriam: Matushka Evangeline Zarras
Matushka Evangeline Zarras, 84, of New Milford, CT, formerly of Sherman, and Trumbull, CT, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2025, passing…
Today we commemorate Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene and Chionia, in Illyria
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101106
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/16
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101106
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/16
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Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene and Chionia, in Illyria
The Holy Martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia were sisters who lived at the end of the third century to the beginning of the fourth century, near the Italian city of Aquilea. They were left orphaned at an early age. The young women led a pious Christian life…
Great and Holy Wednesday
"When the glorious disciples were enlightened at the washing of their feet before the supper, then the impious Judas was darkened, ailing with avarice and to the lawless judges he betrays Thee, the righteous Judge. Behold, O lover of money, this man who because of money hanged himself. Flee from the greedy soul which dared such things against the Master. O Lord, who is good towards all men, glory to Thee!"
Read more: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/holy-week
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"When the glorious disciples were enlightened at the washing of their feet before the supper, then the impious Judas was darkened, ailing with avarice and to the lawless judges he betrays Thee, the righteous Judge. Behold, O lover of money, this man who because of money hanged himself. Flee from the greedy soul which dared such things against the Master. O Lord, who is good towards all men, glory to Thee!"
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Today we commemorate Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop in Persia, and those with him
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101122
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/17
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101122
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/17
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Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop in Persia, and those with him
The Hieromartyr Simeon, Bishop of Persia, suffered during a persecution against Christians under the Persian emperor Sapor II (310-381). They accused the saint of collaborating with the Roman Empire and of subversive activities against the Persian emperor.…
"Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, accept me today as a communicant,
For I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies,
Neither like Judas will I give Thee a kiss;
But like the thief will I confess Thee:
Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom."
Read more: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/holy-thursday
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For I will not speak of Thy Mystery to Thine enemies,
Neither like Judas will I give Thee a kiss;
But like the thief will I confess Thee:
Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom."
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Today we commemorate Venerable John, disciple of Venerable Gregory of Decapolis
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101135
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/18
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101135
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/18
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Venerable John, disciple of Venerable Gregory of Decapolis
Saint John was born at the end of the eighth century. At a young age he became a disciple of Saint Gregory of Decapolis (November 20) and accepted monastic tonsure from him at a monastery in Thessalonica. Under the guidance of this experienced teacher, Saint…
Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung on the tree,
The King of the angels is decked with a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He who freed Adam in the Jordan is slapped on the face.
The Bridegroom of the Church is affixed to the Cross with nails.
The Son of the virgin is pierced by a spear.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
Show us also Thy glorious resurrection.
- 15th Antiphon of Great and Holy Friday
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The King of the angels is decked with a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He who freed Adam in the Jordan is slapped on the face.
The Bridegroom of the Church is affixed to the Cross with nails.
The Son of the virgin is pierced by a spear.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
Show us also Thy glorious resurrection.
- 15th Antiphon of Great and Holy Friday
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Today we commemorate Venerable John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101146
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/19
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101146
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/19
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Venerable John of the Ancient Caves in Palestine
Saint John of the Ancient Caves is so called because he lived during the eighth century in the Lavra of Saint Chariton (September 28). This was called the “Old,” or ancient cave, since it was one the oldest of the Palestinian monasteries. The Lavra was situated…
"Arise, O God, and judge the earth, for to Thee belong all the nations!"
"Today Hell cries out groaning:
I should not have accepted the Man born of Mary.
He came and destroyed my power.
He shattered the gates of brass.
As God, He raised the souls I had held captive.
Glory to Thy cross and resurrection, O Lord"
- Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday
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"Today Hell cries out groaning:
I should not have accepted the Man born of Mary.
He came and destroyed my power.
He shattered the gates of brass.
As God, He raised the souls I had held captive.
Glory to Thy cross and resurrection, O Lord"
- Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday
Read more: https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith/worship/the-church-year/holy-saturday
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CHRIST IS RISEN!!!
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Sermon: https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/the-paschal-sermon
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Sermon: https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/the-paschal-sermon
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Today we commemorate Venerable Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101156
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/20
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101156
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/20
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Venerable Theodore Trichinas “the Hair-Shirt Wearer” and Hermit Near Constantinople
Saint Theodore Trichinas was born in Constantinople, the son of wealthy and pious parents. From childhood Saint Theodore was inclined toward monasticism, so he left his home, family, and former life in order to enter a monastery in Thrace. There he began…
Reflection from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon on Pascha
Christ is risen! Indeed he is risen!
The Lord rises before the dawn, and he leaves behind his graveclothes and an empty tomb. There are no physical witnesses to his Rising (though there is much evidence and many who testify that he is risen). In some mysterious way, His Resurrection is not an event enclosed in space and time; it is a transhistorical reality that we can see still today with the eyes of faith and divine grace. “Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ,” we sing. “Let us purify our senses, and we shall see Christ, shining in the light of his Resurrection.” The Resurrection is not something that happened 2,000 years ago; it was revealed 2,000 years ago and transforms all of time, from the beginning to the end of the age. This is what the disciples saw on Tabor...
Read more here: https://www.oca.org/reflections/metropolitan-tikhon/reflection-pascha2025
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Christ is risen! Indeed he is risen!
The Lord rises before the dawn, and he leaves behind his graveclothes and an empty tomb. There are no physical witnesses to his Rising (though there is much evidence and many who testify that he is risen). In some mysterious way, His Resurrection is not an event enclosed in space and time; it is a transhistorical reality that we can see still today with the eyes of faith and divine grace. “Having beheld the Resurrection of Christ,” we sing. “Let us purify our senses, and we shall see Christ, shining in the light of his Resurrection.” The Resurrection is not something that happened 2,000 years ago; it was revealed 2,000 years ago and transforms all of time, from the beginning to the end of the age. This is what the disciples saw on Tabor...
Read more here: https://www.oca.org/reflections/metropolitan-tikhon/reflection-pascha2025
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Today we commemorate Hieromartyr Januarius, Bishop of Benevento, and his companions, at Pozzuoli
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101162
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/21
Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/april
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101162
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/21
Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/april
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Hieromartyr Januarius, Bishop of Benevento, and his companions, at Pozzuoli
Hieromartyr Januarius Bishop of Benevento, and the deacons Proculus, Sossius and Faustus, Desiderius the Reader, Eutychius and Acution suffered martyrdom for Christ about the year 305 during the persecution ordered by the emperor Diocletian (284-305). They…
Today we commemorate Saint Theodore the Sykeote, Bishop of Anastasiopolis
Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101178
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/22
Music downloads: https://www.oca.org/liturgics/music-downloads/april
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Read the account: https://www.oca.org/saints/id/lives/101178
More saints commemorated today: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2025/04/22
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Saint Theodore the Sykeote, Bishop of Anastasiopolis
Saint Theodore the Sykeote was born in the mid-sixth century in the village of Sykeon, not far from the city of Anastasiopolis (in Galatia, Asia Minor), into a pious family. When his mother Maria conceived the Saint, she had a vision of a bright star shining…
New Music Downloads: April 23
- Stichera at Lord, I call
- Magnification
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- Stichera at Lord, I call
- Magnification
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Music Downloads - April
Index of various liturgical music for daily worship in the month of April
May God grant His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Episcopate many years on the occasion of his Name Day!
Eis polla eti despota!!
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Eis polla eti despota!!
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