Holy Trinity Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-06-01
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Parish News
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Hymns of the Day
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Wisdom of the Fathers

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Holy Trinity Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (419) 243-9189
  • Fax:
  • (419) 243-3799
  • Street Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604
  • Mailing Address:

  • 740 Superior Street

  • Toledo, OH 43604

Contact Information

Priest Father Larry Legakis


[email protected] | 419-243-9189

Services Schedule

Sunday Services Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Church School Following Holy Communion Week Day Divine Liturgy Orthros 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM Evening Services Consult Echo Calendar or Weekly Bulletin for times.

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Parish News

Holy Trinity’s Mission Statement:  To worship and glorify God, by promoting the teachings, of the Greek Orthodox Faith. To encourage all members' participation through our Greek culture, educational programs,   community outreach and fundraising activities while serving God, our community and humanity

PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS USHERING TODAY:

George Sares-Paul Sieben-Matthew Simko-John Spillson

THIS WEEK'S MEMORIAL IS FOR: Christina Temple - 1 year and George Bekos - 1 year

TRISAGION PRAYERS ARE FOR: Maria Stylianou - 5 years                                                           

                                                              May Their Memory Be Eternal

EPISTLE READERS ARE: English: Josh Lytle; Greek: Charis Besios

THIS WEEK’S ALTAR FLOWERS ARE SPONSORED BY: Mrs. Penny Perris, in loving memory of her father, George Sfakianos. May His Memory Be Eternal.

THE PROSFORA, the Eucharistic Bread, prepared on behalf of the worshipping faithful, was offered today by the Temple Family, the Bekos Family, Despina Apostolou, and Susan Sieben. Thank you and God Bless you.

IN THE HOSPITAL THIS PAST WEEK: Mark Pechlivanos (Toledo), and Andreas Proestou (Toledo)

                                                      Perastika and a Speedy Recovery!

CONDOLENCES TO: The Family and Friends of Maureen McJilton, whose funeral was this past Thursday. May Her Memory Be Eternal.

THIS WEEK'S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY: The Temple Family, in loving memory of Christina Temple. May Her Memory Be Eternal. Please join them after Church today in the Veronie Community Hall for coffee, refreshments, and fellowship.

THIS WEEK AT HOLY TRINITY:

Sunday, June 1st: Festival Workshop (Baklava) 11:45 AM

Monday, June 2nd: Festival Workshop (Baklava) 9 AM, Summer of the Arts 6 PM, Parish Council 7 PM

Tuesday, June 3rd: GOYA Camping Trip 9 AM, Orthodoxy 101

Wednesday, June 4th: GOYA Camping Trip

Thursday, June 5th: AHEPA 6:30 PM

Saturday, June 7th: Saturday of Souls Orthros 9 AM, Liturgy 10 AM

Sunday, June 8th: Festival Workshop 11:45 AM, GOYA Meeting 12 PM

MDSC NEEDS YOU! The Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camp is actively seeking additional young adult counselors/staff for this upcoming camp season! If you or someone you know is available to serve in this fulfilling and rewarding opportunity, please apply immediately through our website: gomdsc.org We are in need of: Male Counselors (age 18 & over) for Week 1,2,3,4 & 5. Female Counselors (age 18 & over) for Week 2,4,& 5. Lifeguards (age 17 & over) for Week 2, 3, & 5 and Kitchen Help/Asst Cook for Weeks 2 & 5. Please visit gomdsc.org for dates of these weeks and contact us at [email protected] for more information. Thank you!

Orthodoxy 101: Orthodoxy 101 continues this Tuesday at 6 pm. We will meet in the small meeting
room off of Summit. To register please go to https://www.holytrinitytoledo.com/orthodoxy-101/.

Seeker Sessions: Seeker Sessions are offered to you by our Outreach ministry. These sessions
are an opportunity to ask questions learn more about Orthodoxy.  They will meet during coffee hour
in the small meeting room off of Summit.  The sessions will be facilitated by Father Larry, Mr. Zach,
and members of the Outreach Ministry.

Food Pantry Ministry:  New May Pantry Update:  The Food Pantry had our very busiest month in April. There is such a great need for food items in our church neighborhood.  This month, our Pantry is most in need of jelly, crackers and cereal for our Pantry ministry. We also would happily accept any nonperishable food items that have not expired.  Thank you for your generosity!

Project Mexico Update: THANK YOU, Holy Trinity Community, for generously supporting the Project Mexico Team! Thanks to your prayers and donations, the team met its March 30 goal and paid its $10,800 registration fees! We still welcome donations to pay our van rental fee, van fuel costs, and participant airfare. If you would like to assist with any of these please contact Elainie (419.308.4341) or any team member. THANK YOU for joining our journey!

OUR 2025 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN IS WELL UNDERWAY. If you haven’t turned in your pledge card, please do so. We had a successful 2024 Campaign - let’s do it again this year! Thank you so much for your continued support of our beloved Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Greek School: Thank you to both our teacher and students for their engagement with the new Greek School class! A reminder that class is after Sunday School/Coffee Hour every Sunday until 12:45 PM. After the kids are done with their class, the adult class follows right after.

Attention: Warm Hands to Warm Hearts (WHWH): Q: Who thinks about yarn in the summer? 

A: The members of WHWH! We hope you will too, especially if you frequent garage, yard, or rummage sales. 'Tis the season! Remember, 4-ply yarn works best for our needs, but we accept whatever you bring. Choose bright, fun colors! Let nature & summer activities inspire your choices. Think of flowers, fruits, vegetables, fireworks, the beach, or the sunrises/sunsets of the season. Thank you! Our summer meetings have been suspended due to festival workshops and family vacations. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the AHEPA Room of the Veronie Community Hall. For more information, contact Maria Petros at (419) 473-2387 or Elena Perry (419) 265-6275.

ALTAR FLOWERS ARE NEEDED FOR: September 21st and 28th. Cost is $50 for 2 beautiful vases. It’s a great way to show your support in honor or memory of someone and beautify our altar too! Call the Church office if you’re interested.

Upcoming Memorials: June 15th- Irene Veronie - 1 year

 

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Angelic powers were above Thy tomb, and they that guarded Thee became as dead. And Mary stood by the grave seeking Thine immaculate Body. Thou hast despoiled Hades and wast not tried thereby. Thou didst meet the Virgin and didst grant us life. O Thou Who didst arise from the dead, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Holy Ascension in the Fourth Mode

Thou hast ascended in glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Thy disciples with the promise of the Holy Spirit; and they were assured by the blessing that Thou art the Son of God and Redeemer of the world.

Apolytikion for Fathers of the 1st Council in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Plagal Second Mode

O Christ our God, upon fulfilling Your dispensation for our sake, You ascended in Glory, uniting the earthly with the heavenly. You were never separate but remained inseparable, and cried out to those who love You, "I am with you and no one is against you."
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Tenth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:1-14

At that time, Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and He revealed Himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas, called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach, yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish lying on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after He was raised from the dead. .

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Fourth Mode. Daniel 3.26,27.
Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
Verse: For you are just in all you have done.

The reading is from Acts of the Apostles 20:16-18, 28-36.

IN THOSE DAYS, Paul had decided to sail past Ephesos, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost. And from Miletos he sent to Ephesos and called to him the elders of the church. And when they came to him, he said to them: "Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God which he obtained with the blood of his own Son. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, 'it is more blessed to give than to receive.' " And when he had spoken thus, he knelt down and prayed with them all.

Gospel Reading

Fathers of the 1st Council
The Reading is from John 17:1-13

At that time, Jesus lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work which you gave me to do; and now, Father, you glorify me in your own presence with the glory which I had with you before the world was made.

"I have manifested your name to the men whom you gave me out of the world; yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you; for I have given them the words which you gave me, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you did send me. I am praying for them; I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are mine; all mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. And now I am no more in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me; I have guarded them, and none of them is lost but the son of perdition, that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves."

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Saints and Feasts

June 01

Fathers of the 1st Council

The heresiarch Arius was a Libyan by race and a protopresbyter of the Church of Alexandria. In 315, he began to blaspheme against the Son and Word of God, saying that He is not true God, consubstantial with the Father, but is rather a work and creation, alien to the essence and glory of the Father, and that there was a time when He was not. This frightful blasphemy shook the faithful of Alexandria. Alexander, his Archbishop, after trying in vain to correct him through admonitions, cut him off from communion and finally in a local council deposed him in the year 321. Yet neither did the blasphemer wish to be corrected, nor did he cease sowing the deadly tares of his heretical teachings; but writing to the bishops of other cities, Arius and his followers requested that his doctrine be examined, and if it were unsound, that the correct teaching be declared to him. By this means, his heresy became universally known and won many supporters, so that the whole Church was soon in an uproar.

Therefore, moved by divine zeal, the first Christian Sovereign, Saint Constantine the Great, the equal to the Apostles, summoned the renowned First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea, a city of Bithynia. It was there that the shepherds and teachers of the Church of Christ gathered from all regions in the year 325. All of them, with one mouth and one voice, declared that the Son and Word of God is one in essence with the Father, true God of true God, and they composed the holy Symbol of Faith up to the seventh article (since the remainder, beginning with "And in the Holy Spirit," was completed by the Second Ecumenical Council). Thus they anathematized the impious Arius of evil belief and those of like mind with him, and cut them off as rotten members from the whole body of the faithful.

Therefore, recognizing the divine Fathers as heralds of the Faith after the divine Apostles, the Church of Christ has appointed this present Sunday for their annual commemoration, in thanksgiving and unto the glory of God, unto their praise and honour, and unto the strengthening of the true Faith.

June 01

Justin the Philosopher and Martyr and his Companions

This Saint, who was from Neapolis of Palestine, was a follower of Plato the philosopher. Born in 103, he came to the Faith of Christ when he was already a mature man, seeking to find God through philosophy and human reasoning. A venerable elder appeared to him and spoke to him about the Prophets who had taught of God not through their own wisdom, but by revelation; and he led him to knowledge of Christ, Who is the fulfillment of what the Prophets taught. Saint Justin soon became a fervent follower of Christ, and an illustrious apologist of the Evangelical teachings. To the end of his life, while preaching Christ in all parts, he never put off his philosopher's garb. In Rome, he gave the Emperor Antoninus Pius (reigned 138-161) an apology wherein he proved the innocence and holiness of the Christian Faith, persuading him to relieve the persecution of Christians. Through the machinations of Crescens, a Cynic philosopher who envied him, Saint Justin was beheaded in Rome in 167 under Antoninus' successor, Marcus Aurelius (reigned 161-180). Besides his defense of Christianity (First and Second Apologies), Saint Justin wrote against paganism (Discourse to the Greeks, Hortatory Address to the Greeks), and refuted Jewish objections against Christ (Dialogue with Trypho).

June 01

Pyrros the Hieromartyr

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Wisdom of the Fathers

For there is One God, and One Mediator between God and Man, the Man Christ Jesus. For He still pleads even now as Man for my salvation; ...
St. Gregory the Theologian
4th Theological Oration, 4th Century

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