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Archive for December, 2005

Forefeast

Posted Saturday, December 24th, 2005 by Brett Robertson

There will be a liturgical service in honor of The Nativity this morning (Saturday) at 10 am. This is a special service (I apologize I didn't catch the proper name of the service, but … ). I'm sure all members of the church will want to attend.

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apolytikion

Posted Thursday, December 22nd, 2005 by Brett Robertson

Apolytikion:(Gr. "dismissal"). The dismissal hymn in honor of a saint, Christ, or Virgin Mary on the occasion of their feast day, especially at the end of the Vespers Service.

from Archangels Books, Orthodox Liturgical Terms Dictionary

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Christmas Tour

Posted Sunday, December 11th, 2005 by Brett Robertson

The Montgomery County Historical Society is having its 27th annual Holiday Tour of Homes and Historical Sites. The tour will be last from 1pm til 5pm, Sunday, December 11th. The Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church is on the tour. Come see us! Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day of the tour.

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Titles

Posted Saturday, December 10th, 2005 by Brett Robertson

I found this in a wiki:

The holy ones of the Orthodox Church have various customary saint titles with which they are commemorated on the Church Calendar and in divine services.

The following list explains the references:

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