Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 8:28-39Brethren, we know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called...
Gospel Reading
Luke 18:9-14
Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee: Triodion Begins Today The Lord said this parable, "Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the...
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
O Merciful One, You came from on high, and condescended to Your three day burial to save us from...
Apolytikion for Holy Martyr Tryphon
Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received the prize of the crowns of...
Kontakion
Let us flee from the boasting of the Pharisee and learn through our own sighs of sorrow the...
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Therefore we must avail ourselves without delay of the present life as a preparation for the other life, and as we chiefly work during week-days, for the earthly life, we must work on Sundays and other holidays at Divine Services, to reading the Word of God, to pious meditation, to edifying conversations, good works, and especially to works of mercy. Those sin grievously who neglect the matter of their spiritual education for eternal life in the world above.
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Matins
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Weekdays 9:00 a.m.
Liturgy
Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Weekdays 10:00 a.m.
Bible Study
Wednesday 6:00 p.m.
Parish Information
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
480 Racebrook Road
Orange, Connecticut 06477
Phone: (203) 795-1347
Fax: (203) 795-1348
Website: http://www.saintbarbara.org/
Email: church@saintbarbara.org
Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Peter J. Orfanakos
Email: church@saintbarbara.org
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January 30, 2004
Encyclical Of Archbishop Demetrios On The Feast Day Of The Three Hierarchs
“You have a job to do, soul, and a great one:
examine yourself.” (St. Gregory the Theologian,
Poem 2.1.78 To His Own Soul).
To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the
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Feast of Saint Photios and Saint Photios National Shrine Day
January 30, 2004
Saint Basil Academy to Continue Normal Operation
January 30, 2004
New York, NY - The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and Saint Basil Academy announced today that the Academy will continue normal operation until further notice and will not be affected at this time by the recent decision by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to deny the Academy an operating license. The children of Saint Basil's will continue residency at the Academy and attend school in the Garrison School District.
Archbishop Demetrios Accompanies Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Historic Visit to Cuba
January 29, 2004
New York, NY - His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, was invited by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to accompany him on his historic visit to Cuba, which took place January 21-25. During this special occasion, His Eminence attended the consecration of the newly constructed Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which took place in Havana. Cuban President Fidel Castro also was present at the service, where he presented Patriarch Bartholomew with a symbolic key to the newly consecrated cathedral.
Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos and Frank Schaeffer Join Come Receive the Light as Regular Commentators
January 28, 2004
Ft. Lauderdale - Fr. Christopher T. Metropulos, founder and president of Orthodox Christian Network, and host of "Come Receive The Light", announced the addition of two influential Orthodox Christian commentators to the weekly National Orthodox Christian program; Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos and Frank Schaeffer. They join author and NPR commentator Frederica Matthewes-Green and religious journalist and professor Terry Mattingly as regular guests on this fast growing media outreach for the Orthodox Christian Churches in America.
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This Week`s Services and Events
Sunday, February 1
Saint Barbara Intermediate Division vs. Archangels @ Bridgeport...1:55 pm
Saint Barbara Senior Division vs. Saint
The February Ministry Now Available in Full Color
The February Edition of our monthly newsletter ‘The Ministry’ is available in full color on-line. Please visit our website and read our
Saint Barbara 2004 Stewardship Pledge Cards Have Been Mailed
The Stewardship Pledge Cards for 2004 have been mailed. Please give dedicated and sacrificial attention to completing and signing your
Souper Bowl of Caring
International Orthodox Christian Charities and Orthodox Youth throughout the United States Team Up For The Souper Bowl Of Caring. For the
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Would you Like To Sponsor the Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship following church services every Sunday is now being sponsored by individual families in the community. Those interested
Saint Barbara Book and Icon Store
Please come and see the new icon of the Blessed White Angel written by the blessed hand of our own Roula Kariofyllis and also handmade
Previous Week’s Services Available On-Line
Have you ever tried to remember the exact passage that you heard in Sunday’s Epistle or Gospel Lesson after you have returned from Church
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