Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, MD PUBLISH DATE: November 22, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 2:14-22

BRETHREN, Christ is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 12:16-21
9th Sunday of Luke

The Lord said this parable: "The land of a rich man brought forth plentifully; and he thought to ...Read Full Text >

Katherine the Great Martyr of Alexandria
November 25 ...Read Full Text >

St. Nicon Metanoeite
November 26 ...Read Full Text >
I cannot be silent about the story of Hesychius the Horebite. He passed his life in complete negligence, without  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


And when he came to himself, he begged us all to leave him immediately. And he built up the door of his cell, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


And, always remaining motionless, he was so wrapt in spirit in what he had seen in his ecstasy that he never  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


But when he was about to die, we broke open the door and went in, and after many questions this alone was all we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


We were amazed to see that one who had before been so negligent was so suddenly transfigured by this blessed  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


So by his true and praise-worthy repentance the Lord showed us that even after long negligence He accepts those  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


The thought of death is the most necessary of all works ... He who hourly yields himself to it is a saint-  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century


Just as the Fathers lay down that perfect love knows no sin, so I for my part declare that a perfect sense of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Climacus, Ladder of Divine Ascent. Step 6: On Remembrance of Death, 6th Century

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Liturgy
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Bible Study
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Parish Information
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
24 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: (410) 727-1831
Fax: (410) 727-7602
Website: www.goannun.org/
Email: dmoralis@goannun.org

Proistamenos: Archimandrite Constantine Moralis, Dean
Email: dmoralis@goannun.org

Assistant: Dimitrios Lee, Pastoral Assistant
Email: dlee@goannun.org

 
Greetings in the Name of Christ,

I pray you are well.

A few reminders...
This Sunday is our Parish Assembly that will take place immediately following the Divine Liturgy. Plan on attending.

Please note the times for services on Saint Katherine and for Thanksgiving.

Wishing you and your family a most blessed Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2009
Encyclical of SCOBA for IOCC Sunday November 22, 2009
Let us not love in word or in tongue,
but in deed and in truth. (1 John 3:18)

IOCC Sunday
November 22, 2009

The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of the
Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas

To the Most Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics and Devout ...Read Full Text >
Parish News
The memorial service this morning is being chanted for Bishop George of New Jersey who fell asleep in the Lord ten years ago. May his memory be eternal. The memorial service begins on page 164 of the Divine Liturgy book.

Today, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prevas will present their first child, a daughter, ...Read Full Text >

Parish News
ADVENT—In the Orthodox Church, this period is commonly known as the Nativity Fast. It begins on the day following the Feast of St. Philip (November 15) and ends on Christmas Day. Its meaning refers to the coming of the Lord in the flesh (Nativity) for which the faithful must prepare spiritually and ...Read Full Text >
Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for November 13-25, 2009

November 13, 2009
November 13-15, 2009 National Philoptochos Medical Luncheon, Boca Raton, Fla. ...Read Full Text >

Vice President Biden to Ecumenical Patriarch: We are with you; We support the Ecumenical Patriarch as a leader of global standing

November 5, 2009
The Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden and his wife hosted a formal dinner yesterday Nov. 4, at the Vice Presidential Residence to honor His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who during this third leg of his trip to the United States is visiting Washington, DC. ...Read Full Text >

President Obama Receives Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in the Oval Office

November 3, 2009
His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received today at the White House in the Oval Office by President Barack Obama. This reciprocal visit to the one paid by President Obama earlier this year (April 7, when he made his first overseas visit to a Muslim country, Turkey) followed up on their conversations at that time on the subjects of the recently concluded environmental symposium on the Mississippi River and the re-opening of the Theological School of Halki. ...Read Full Text >

Come Receive the Light Schedule - November 2009

November 2, 2009
Come Receive the Light, the only nationally syndicated Orthodox Christian radio broadcast, is a weekly program that features interviews with noted Orthodox Christian clergy, theologians, and lay leaders on theological, spiritual, pastoral, and modern social issues. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Addresses the Archdiocesan Council

November 1, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America welcomed His All Holiness to a unique session of the Archdiocesan Council yesterday morning, attended by more than 100 members, all the Metropolitans of the Holy Eparchial Synod, the Auxiliary Bishops and Metropolitans Athanasios Geron of Chalchedon and Emmanuel of France accompanying His All Holiness.  ...Read Full Text >

"Tribute to Peacemakers" A Concert in Honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Archbishop Demetrios

October 30, 2009
“It was a prayer for peace,” said His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew yesterday, following the conclusion of a concert entitled “Tribute to Peace Makers” at the renowned Alice Tully Hall in Manhattan’s Lincoln Center.  ...Read Full Text >

Faithful Welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at “An Ecumenical Gathering of Peace” in Atlanta

October 29, 2009
Over twelve hundred people, including dignitaries and distinguished guests, gathered with His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta to welcome His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta, Georgia, for a unique and spiritually uplifting “Ecumenical Gathering of Peace.” ...Read Full Text >

Annual Archdiocesan District Staff-Development Seminar To Be Held November 3, 2009

October 28, 2009
This year’s annual Staff-Development Seminar of the Direct Archdiocesan District will be held under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 (Election Day), at the High School of St. Demetrios Cathedral in Astoria. ...Read Full Text >

Fordham University Bestows Highest Honor On Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

October 28, 2009
Fordham University conferred yesterday its highest honor, the Honorary Doctorate of Laws, to His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew “for his remarkable service to the world community and for the principles that he continues to uphold.” ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Meets With U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

October 28, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew as part of his Patriarchal and Apostolic Visit to the United States met yesterday, Wednesday, October 28, with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at the United Nations Headquarters. ...Read Full Text >

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Mon., Nov. 23—Parish Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the Cathedral Board Room.

Tues., Nov. 24—Feastday of St. Katherine, Divine Liturgy 6:30 p.m., Chapel of Holy Wisdom.

Wed., Nov. 25—Divine Liturgy for Thanksgiving, 6:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Holy Wisdom.

Thurs., Nov. 26—Thanksgiving Day—Cathedral offices closed through Friday.
 
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