Holy Trinity Church, Fort Wayne, IN PUBLISH DATE: April 22, 2007

Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7

IN THOSE DAYS, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against the Hebrews ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 15:43-47; 16:1-8
Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday

At that time, Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself ...Read Full Text >

Apolytikion for Holy Myrrhbearers Sunday
When Thou didst descend unto death, O Life Immortal, then didst Thou slay Hades with the lightning of Thy Divinity. And when Thou didst also raise the dead out of the nethermost depths, all the powers in the Heavens cried out: O Life-giver, Christ our God, glory be to Thee. Glory... The noble Joseph, taking Thine immaculate Body down from the Tree, and having wrapped It in pure linen and spices, laid It for burial in a new tomb. But on the third day Thou didst arise, O Lord, granting great mercy to the world. Both now... Unto the myrrh-bearing women did the Angel cry out as he stood by the grave: Myrrh oils are meet for the dead, but Christ hath proved to be a stranger to corruption. But cry out: The Lord is risen, granting great mercy to the world. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Kontakion
Though You went down into the tomb, You destroyed Hades' power, and You rose the victor, Christ God, saying to the myrrh-bearing women, "Hail!" and granting peace to Your disciples, You who raise up the fallen. - Translation by Narthex Press

Kontakion
When the Most High came down and confounded tongues of men (Babel), He divided the Nations. When He dispensed the Tongues of Fire, He called all to unity, and with one voice we glorify the Most Holy Spirit. -Translation by Narthex Press
They [the women] had followed Him ministering to Him, and were present even unto the time of the dangers.  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 4th Century


And these [the women] first see Jesus; and the sex that was most condemned, this first enjoys the sight of the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 88 on Matthew 27, 4th Century

Vespers
None

Matins
Weekdays & Sat. 8:00 a.m./Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Liturgy
Weekdays & Sat. 9:00 a.m./Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Bible Study
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.

Parish Information
Holy Trinity Church
110 E. Wallen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Phone: (260) 489-0774
Fax: (260) 497-9244
Website: www.holytrinity.in.goarch.org/

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Paul C. Bebis
Email: fatherbebis@aol.com

 
Christ is Risen! Truly he is risen!
+Rev Fr. Paul C. Bebis, April 22, 2006
Christ is risen! Truly he is risen!!

Let us all celebrate Christ`s victory and our freedom from the power of Death.
The Myrrh bearing women were first to receive the news as we remember in our hymn:" The Angel came to the myrrh bearing women at the tomb and said: Myrrh is meet for the dead; But Christ has shown himself a stranger to ...Read Full Text >
March 29, 2007
Encyclical of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for Holy Pascha 2007
Protocol 14/07
April 8, 2007
Holy Pascha
The Feast of Feasts

"Christ is risen from the dead, trampling death by death, And to those in the tombs granting life."
(Troparion of the Feast of Pascha)

To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks ...Read Full Text >
Schedule of Events for His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios for April 21 - May 6, 2007

April 18, 2007
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Condolences of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America For Virginia Tech University Family

April 18, 2007
In response to the unfathomed tragedy and senseless loss of life at Virginia Tech University on Monday, April 16, 2007, Archbishop Demetrios of America has offered the fervent prayers and deepest sympathy of the Greek Orthodox faithful in America.  ...Read Full Text >

Twelve Real Breaks, Eight Locations, 104 Students and ONE focus – Christ

April 16, 2007
Throughout late February and March, 2007, 104 college students chose to serve the poor, orphaned and those in need on their spring break as an alternative to the traditional “sun and fun” breaks that college students normally choose. Orthodox Christian Fellowship’s (OCF) Real Break program held twelve trips and served eight different locations this year. Real Break provides an opportunity for college students to actively engage in life-changing experiences and to orient their lives towards Christ. ...Read Full Text >

2007-08 Gioles Scholarships Applications Available

April 16, 2007
Applications are available for scholarships to be awarded from the George and Naouma (Gioule) Gioles Scholarship Fund of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The Gioles Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 with a generous gift in memory of George and Naouma Gioles. At least three scholarships of $1500.00 each will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year. Selection of the recipients will be based on the following criteria: ...Read Full Text >

2007-08 Katina John Malta Scholarship Applications Available

April 16, 2007
Applications are available for the Katina John Malta Scholarship Fund, a scholarship program established at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America by means of a generous gift from the estate of Katina John Malta. The donation and the formation of the scholarship program has been done in recognition of the love Katina had for the Church and in honor of the desire she had to help others, especially children and youth of the Orthodox Christian Faith. At least two scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded for the 2007-08 academic year. Selection of the recipients will be based on the following criteria: ...Read Full Text >

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, Receives the 2007 Liberty Award in Honor of Greek Independence From Hellenic Societies of Greater New York

April 16, 2007
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, was awarded the 2007 Liberty Award in honor of the 186th Anniversary of Greek Independence, by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York on Saturday, April 14, 2007. The award ceremony took place at the Greek Independence Liberty Award Gala at the Hilton, Hotel and Towers in New York City. ...Read Full Text >
 
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