Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Baltimore, MD PUBLISH DATE: October 25, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 1:11-19

BRETHREN, I would have you know that the gospel which was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:26-39
6th Sunday of Luke

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the ...Read Full Text >

6th Sunday of Luke
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Demetrios the Myrrhbearer & Great Martyr of Thessaloniki
October 26 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Third Tone
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad, for the Lord by His Might, has created a Dominion. He has conquered death by death, and become the first-born of the dead. He has delivered us from the depths of Hades, and has granted the world great mercy. -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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For if we, going about on the earth which is familiar and well known to us, being encompassed with a body, when we  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 28 on Matthew 8, 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, Sunday, October 25, 2009
Greetings in the Name of Christ,

I pray you are well. Greetings from Guatemala!

Our team is doing well and look forward to what each day brings.

Please know that in my absence, our church will be blessed with the presence of
Father Chrysostom Manuel.

Keep us in your prayers. You may view our blog on www.ocmm.org

God ...Read Full Text >
Parish News
We welcome to the Altar Father Chrysostom Manuel who will celebrate the Divine Liturgy today in Father Dean’s absence. Father Dean and our Mission team are in Guatemala until October 28.



The Altar flowers are offered to the glory of God and in loving memory of her husband, James N. ...Read Full Text >

Parish News
BALTIMORE-PIRAEUS SISTER CITY COMMITTEE—Join us for Aegean Evening III at the Walters Art Museum on Friday, October 30, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the new blockbuster exhibition "Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece."-- to benefit the good works of the Committee and to the Walters Museum for the ...Read Full Text >
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Begins Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the U.S.

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived today in New Orleans, as he begins a 15-day Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. “We welcome you, Your All Holiness with deep reverence and respect, total dedication and plenty of love,” said Archbishop Demetrios of America, welcoming the Ecumenical Patriarch at Louis Armstrong Airport along with Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, members of the local clergy, local officials, a small group of Orthodox faithful from this area and two-dozen children dressed in traditional costume. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Officially Opens Eighth Environmental Symposium in New Orleans

October 21, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew officially opened today the Eighth Religion, Science and the Environment (RSE) Symposium, entitled “Restoring Balance: The Great Mississippi River,” which takes place here for the next five days under his high patronage and includes a large and diverse group of theologians, scientists, policymakers, environmentalists, representatives of business and NGOs, and media. ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios Appoints Bishop Andonios of Phasiane New Chancellor of the Archdiocese

October 7, 2009
Archbishop Demetrios of America, in consultation with the Holy Eparchial Synod, has appointed His Grace, Bishop Andonios of Phasiane to be the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, effective October 1, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's Visit to the United States

October 2, 2009
His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will arrive in New Orleans, on Oct. 20 to begin his Apostolic and Patriarchal Visit to the United States. ...Read Full Text >

Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

October 2, 2009
In this new ecclesiastical year, I greet you with paternal love on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod in order to announce that in recognition of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. ...Read Full Text >

Archpastoral Reflections for September 2009

September 28, 2009
The challenging task of gathering those who are struggling with deep and serious questions about life and God. ...Read Full Text >

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE HOLY EPARCHIAL SYNOD

September 24, 2009
The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Holy Archdiocese of America convened for its regular Fall Session in the Synodal Chamber of the Holy Archdiocese in New York on September 22-23, 2009. ...Read Full Text >

Schedule of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for Sept. 16 - 29, 2009

September 16, 2009
Wed. Sept. 16, 2009 5:00 p.m. Affirmation Ceremony for the new Board of the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos Archdiocesan Chapel of St. Paul, NYC 6:30 p.m. Religious Freedom in Turkey: The Case of the Ecumenical Patriarchate A conference co-sponsored by Fordham University's Institute on Religion, Law & Lawyer's Work and the Orthodox Christian Studies Program. Fordham University School of Law. Room 430 B/C, NYC ...Read Full Text >

The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross

September 14, 2009
The Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, the Youth, the Hellenic Organizations, and the entire Greek Orthodox Family in America  ...Read Full Text >

Archbishop Demetrios to Celebrate 10th Enthronement Anniversary

September 11, 2009
NEW YORK - This year September 18 marks the 10th Anniversary of Archbishop Demetrios' enthronement as Archbishop of America. ...Read Full Text >
 
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