Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, MD PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >

Menas of Egypt
November 11 ...Read Full Text >

John the Merciful, Patriarch of Alexandria
November 12 ...Read Full Text >

John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople
November 13 ...Read Full Text >

Philip the Apostle
November 14 ...Read Full Text >

Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessaloniki
November 14 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Today is the beginning of our salvation and the manifestation of the mystery that is from eternity. The Son of God becomes Son of the Virgin, and Gabriel announces the good tidings of grace. Therefore let us also join him and cry aloud to the Theotokos: Hail, thou who art full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Kontakion
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - Translation by Narthex Press
He puts an end to the woman’s fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century


We advance toward humility by means of trials. He who rests on his virtue without suffering tribulation has the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Homily 57, in Ascetical Homilies, p. 283, 7th century


But the head of every good endeavor and the guiding force of right actions is perseverance in prayer. By means of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 40.2, in Spiritual Homilies, 4th century

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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

 
Archimandrite Constantine Moralis, November 8, 2009
Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We gather today in celebration of the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels. It is seldom this feastday falls on a Sunday and it is a time when we come together and ask for their protection.

Sunday also coincides with our observance of Veteran`s Day. A special presentation will take place following the Divine Liturgy.

This ...Read Full Text >
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
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Parish News
The Altar flowers are offered to the glory of God and in honor of Paul and Kerry Agathoklis, on the occasion of their 34th wedding anniversary, and for their continued good health. This floral donation is offered lovingly by their children.

Today, the Cathedral will honor all Veterans of our ...Read Full Text >

Parish News
The Franciscan Center needs our help. Donations to the center have decreased and they have regrettably decided to cancel the daily meal they serve on Fridays. They have been serving 450 to 500 meals daily, Monday through Friday. They hope to be able to hand out 450 bagged lunches of non perishable items to ...Read Full Text >

Additional Parish News
On Friday, November 20, 2009, immediately following Greek School, the Cathedral Theatre Night will be held in the Father Constantine M. Monios Hall. The film presentation is “Henry Poole is Here.” Tickets are $5.00 per person and may be purchased at the door.

Martinis, Mezze and Membership – Please ...Read Full Text >
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Mon., Nov. 9 - Feastday Liturgy at St. Nektarios Monastery, Emmittsburg, MD, 10:00 a.m.
Tues., Nov. 10—Parish Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cathedral Board Room.
Wed., Nov. 11—Philoptochos Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the Cathedral.
Fri., Nov. 13—Feastday of St. John Chrysostom, Divine Liturgy, Chapel of Holy Wisdom, 10:00 a.m.
Walters Art Museum presentation in the Father Constantine M. Monios Hall, 7:00 p.m.
GOYA meeting, 8:00 p.m. JOY/HOPE gathering, 12:00 noon, Youth Room.
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