Saturday 17 May, 2008

Epistle Reading
Epistle of St Paul to the Roamns, 16:1-16

Gospel Reading
Gospel of St John, 15:17-16:2

Saints and Feasts
Apostles Andronikos and Junia of the Seventy; Athanasios the New, bishop of Christianopolis; Venerable Nektarios and Theophanes; Eudoxia, princess of Moscow

News & Events

News

» Notice to Clergy and Parishes - who require new book copies of the Divine Liturgy - 18/04/2008 [View]

» International Church Action for Peace in Palestine and Israel - St George Catherdral SYD - Wed June 4th, 7pm - 14/04/2008 [View]

» Archdiocesan News for April 2008 - 2/04/2008 [View]

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Events

» Arabian Night - Friday 6th June 2008 [Youth Event] - 6/06/2008 [View]

» Archdiocese Ladies Luncheon – Thursday 19th June - 19/06/2008 [View]

» ACOY Sydney Youth Retreat - Weekend 27-29th June - 27/06/2008 [View]

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Our Primate

Archbishop's Articles 

» His Eminence - Easter Message 2008

» Open unto me the doors of repentance [Arabic]

» Preparation For Lent - Sunday of Zacchaeus 

 

His      Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop Paul Saliba

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Holy Seasonal Messages » 

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His Eminence
Easter Message 2008

Our celebration today, the resurrection of the Lord, does not concern believers only; it calls out to the entire human race in variety of ways, and to each individual human being. It relates to all oppressed peoples struggling for their liberty, right and dignity.   It invites all those who are concerned with their own well-being regarding justice and peace.

The Pascha is also the festival of hope for our soul, attracted as it is to spiritual virtues and their implementation in daily living. The Resurrection is joy and consolation to us followers of Jesus Christ – our Pascha. [Read More]
 
Very Happy Easter to all
  
+Paul
 
Metropolitan Archbishop Paul
Primate of Australia, New Zealand & the Philippines

 

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Highlight's:
» Balamand - Holy Friday Lamentations [video]

» Sunday of Orthodoxy
St George Cathedral NSW [Photo Gallery]

Orthodox Faith

Orthodox Worship

 Fasting Guidelines - Lent

Guidelines to Fasting throughout the Orthodox Calendar: Fasting Guidelines

 General Rules of the Lenten Fast

The Lenten Fast rules that we observe today were established within the monasteries of the Orthodox Church during the sixth through eleventh centuries. These rules are intended for all Orthodox Christians, not just monks and nuns. The first week of Lent is especially strict. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, a total fast is kept. In practice, very few people are able to do this. [Read More]

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