St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2026-11-08
Bulletin Contents
Message from Fr. Gianulis
Upcoming Divine Services and Holy Days
Announcements
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
Hymns of the Day
Wisdom of the Fathers
ENCYCLICALS & FLYERS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • 757-220-0994
  • Street Address:

  • 4900 Mooretown Road

  • Williamsburg, VA 23188

Contact Information

Presiding Priest Fr. Milton Gianulis
Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne

[email protected] | 757-220-0994

PARISH COUNCIL Thomas Coghill
Parish Council President

[email protected] | 757-784-6410

Church Office Michael Thompson
Parish Council Treasurer

[email protected] | 757-220-0994

Services Schedule

Sunday Services -- Kuriakh:

Orthros, 9:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m.

OrqroV, 0900 pm.

Q. Leitourgia, 1000 pm.

Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Wednesdays during Great Lent at 6 p.m.

Salutations to the Theotokos, on the first five Saturdays of Great Lent at 6 p.m.

Weekday Holy Days (as scheduled):

Orthros, 8:45 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.

KaqhmerineV EorteV:

OrqroV, 0845 pm.

Q. Leitourgia, 0930 pm.

 

Past Bulletins


Message from Fr. Gianulis

The Angels: Who Are They?

This Sunday, we celebrate the Synaxis of the Chief of the Heavenly Hosts, Archangel Michael and the other Heavenly Bodiless Powers: Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Selaphiel, Jehudiel, Barachiel, and Jeremiel. Let me rephrase that. This Sunday, we commemorate all the angels.

This Feast was established at the beginning of the fourth century at the Council of Laodicea, which met several years before the First Ecumenical Council. It in essence was a discussion and resolution on how we, the Church, ought to consider angels. It affirmed their existence but clarified their status. The 35th Canon of the Council of Laodicea condemned and denounced as heretical the worship of angels as gods and rulers of the world but affirmed their proper veneration. The Angelic hosts are understood as bodiless, immortal, and rational spirits created by God before the physical world. They serve as messengers, ministers of divine providence, and constant participants in celestial worship.

What is their nature and characteristics? They are immaterial, spiritual beings. While they do not have physical bodies, they are not omnipresent like God; they are localized and can appear to humans in a visible form when divinely commanded.  Angels possess free will. They were originally capable of turning away from God, as did Satan and the fallen angels did by thier own free will. The remaining heavenly hosts are now firmly established in goodness and grace, choosing to align their will entirely with God. They are Immortal by Grace, meaning that they do not experience physical death, aging, or corruption like human beings, but maintain their existence purely through God's sustaining power.

The Nine Ranks (The Celestial Hierarchy)

Following the tradition of St. Dionysius the Areopagite, the Orthodox Church recognizes nine choirs of angels divided into three distinct hierarchies:

  • The Highest Hierarchy (Closest to God):
    • Seraphim: Six-winged beings burning with love for God.
    • Cherubim: Many-eyed entities representing divine wisdom and illumination.
    • Thrones: The spiritual support of God's justice and majesty.
  • The Middle Hierarchy (Reflecting Divine Authority):
    • Dominions: Manifesting spiritual strength and lordship over the lower ranks.
    • Powers (Virtues): Bestowed with divine might to perform miracles and signs.
    • Authorities (Principalities): Restraining the power of the devils and directing earthly rulers.
  • The Lower Hierarchy (Closest to Humanity):
    • Principalities (Rulers): Watching over nations, cities, and communities.
    • Archangels: Heavenly messengers of great importance who reveal divine prophecy and mysteries.
    • Angels: The most immediate guardians and protectors assigned to individual human beings.

Role in Salvation and Worship

Orthodox Christians believe that every baptized Christian is assigned a Guardian Angel that protects them from demonic influence, from danger, encourages virtue, and prays for their soul.

In the Orthodox worship, the boundary between heaven and earth is viewed as thin. During the Divine Liturgy, the choir sings the Cherubic Hymn, signaling that the congregation is mystically joining the Angelic hosts to worship God together at the heavenly altar. The Angelic Hosts are venerated just like all the saints.




Upcoming Divine Services and Holy Days

VETERANS DAY

Join us on Wednesday, November 11th, Veterans Day, at 6:00 p.m. for a Doxology and Artoklasia honoring all who have served. Clergy and members of the Hampton Roads Orthodox Churches have been invited. Guest speaker is CWO5 (Ret) Ben Paul Gregoire. Please, everyone come out and make this a true celebration and honor to those who served!


CONFESSIONS

Please note that even though confessions are heard after certain Lenten services, like following Paraklesis during the Nativity Fast, following Salutations during Great Lent, and following Paraklesis during the Dormition Fast, they are also heard each and every week. For confession, simply call, leave a message, text, or email Fr. Milton to arrange a time.


FEAST OF THE ENTRY OF THE THEOTOKOS IN THE TEMPLE

Saturday, November 21st.

Orthros, 9:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy, 10:00 a.m.




Announcements

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

The election of five Parish Council members will take place on Sunday, November 22, in the Hellenic Center. Voting will begin following the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy and will close promptly at 1:00 p.m.

Nomination forms are available at the church pangari (candle stand) and are also attached to this electronic bulletin (E-Bulletin). Parishioners who are interested in voting or serving on the Parish Council are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements in the attachment below.

For questions regarding nominations, candidate eligibility, or voting procedures, please contact Brent Williams, Election Committee Chairman; Tom Coghill, Parish Council President; or Father Milton Gianulis.


STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE

As we approach the final quarter of 2026, we might ask if we have completed our pledge for the year. In a few months we will be asking for you to fill out your pledge for 2027. It seems reasonable that our current pledge is up to date. Pledge forms are available in the anteroom for your convenience. Please note, that to be able to vote for Parish Council members or in a General Assembly, you must be a pledging member of the parish.

Thank you for your ongoing support of St. Demetrios parish.


Philoptochos News and Notes

General Meeting of the Philoptochos is Tuesday, Nov. 10th, at 6:15 p.m. All ladies are welcome and encouraged to attend.
 
November marks two important initiatives for Philoptochos, both culminating the weekend of November 14/15.  
 
First, our Autumn Splendor Vendor Fair is taking place from 10 - 3 on Saturday, November 14.  This will be a great time to think about your holiday shopping, enjoy Greek pastries and coffee, and treat yourself to a special lunch by Holy Pita food truck.  Come support our Ladies Philoptochos for this grand event.
 
Second, we are embarking on a Thanksgiving Meal Drive in partnership with Salvation Army.  There is a flyer below along with a printable shopping list for your convenience.  We will be collecting items in the church hall during coffee hour.  Last day to drop off donations is Sunday, November 15.

GOYA PLANNING MEETING

GOYA stants for Greek Orthodox Youth Association and encompasses ages 12-18. We have wonderful volunteers who will oversee our St. Demetrios GOYA, AJ and Angel Rosario. They would like to invite parents and teens to a planning meeting following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, November 8th. The meeting will begin at 12:15 pm and be held in the teen Sunday School classroom. Parents and teens are encouraged to attend.


Community Christmas Card! ✨🎄

Spread Christmas joy and share the love of Christ with our church family! It is time for our annual Community Christmas Card. Everyone is welcome to be part of it. 
It is a way to connect and celebrate the Nativity Season together.

If you would like your name to appear in the card, fill out the form in the bookstore. The donation is $25.00 per family, cash, check or credit card. The completed form can be placed in the drop box located in the bookstore. The deadline is Sunday, December 6.

If you have any questions, please contact Aurora Thompson. Let's fill this season with warm wishes, cheerful greetings, and festive blessings! 🎄

ICONOGRAPHY DONATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

The recent iconography project has been complete for a month, and the icons are absolutely stunning.  We have received pledges for 85% of the project costs through your generous donations.  The iconographers have provided us flexible payment terms that extend to March 2027.  If you have an interest in donating an icon or participating on the project through a general donation, please contact Father Milton, Tom Jouvanis, or any member of the iconography committee.    
 
Thank you and God bless!  
The Iconography Committee

PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING THE COFFEE TEAM

Coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to meet and greet one another after Sunday Divine Liturgy. We have a nice group of volunteers who rotate hosting duties each week, but could use a couple more teams.  We would welcome anyone who would like to be part of this community outreach, any and all who would like to join, add to the number of teams, and share hospitality with our parish and visitors. 
For more information or to sign up, please contact Zena Parker, 570-606-9208, coordinator.


Visit us on Facebook & YouTube

Updates on Orthodox Church news items can be found on our Facebook page. We thank Presbytera for monitoring and administering the page.

Visit us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@St.DemetriosOrthodoxChurch -- Please subscribe to our channel

Also, check out our St. Demetrios website.


YOUR PRIEST IS AS CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE

Father Gianulis wants to be with you when you are hospitalized, even if you believe it is minor. However, he is not a mind reader. If you are sick and hospitalized, or have any other pastoral or sacramental need, do not hesitate to call him. And of course, he would appreciate a call if you know of someone who has passed. He can always be reached by calling the church phone number, 220-0994, or in emergencies, his mobile (757) 508-5367. 


Remember in Prayer for Health

Physician of Souls and Bodies – Royal Doors

George Canavos

Beverly Daikos

Peter Daikos

Karen Durniak

Savvas Kaminarides

Sonny Halioris

Nancy Marakos

Chris Marker

Yanni Palantzas 

John and Connie Pavlides




Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
The Reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

Brethren, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his own will. For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. It has been testified somewhere, "What is man that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man, that thou carest for him? Thou didst make him for a little while lower than the angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honor, putting everything in subjection under his feet." Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one. For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through suffering.

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 2:2-10

Ἀδελφοί, εἰ ὁ δι΄ ἀγγέλων λαληθεὶς λόγος ἐγένετο βέβαιος, καὶ πᾶσα παράβασις καὶ παρακοὴ ἔλαβεν ἔνδικον μισθαποδοσίαν, πῶς ἡμεῖς ἐκφευξόμεθα τηλικαύτης ἀμελήσαντες σωτηρίας; Ἥτις, ἀρχὴν λαβοῦσα λαλεῖσθαι διὰ τοῦ κυρίου, ὑπὸ τῶν ἀκουσάντων εἰς ἡμᾶς ἐβεβαιώθη, συνεπιμαρτυροῦντος τοῦ θεοῦ σημείοις τε καὶ τέρασιν, καὶ ποικίλαις δυνάμεσιν, καὶ πνεύματος ἁγίου μερισμοῖς, κατὰ τὴν αὐτοῦ θέλησιν. Οὐ γὰρ ἀγγέλοις ὑπέταξεν τὴν οἰκουμένην τὴν μέλλουσαν, περὶ ἧς λαλοῦμεν. Διεμαρτύρατο δέ πού τις λέγων, Τί ἐστιν ἄνθρωπος, ὅτι μιμνήσκῃ αὐτοῦ; Ἢ υἱὸς ἀνθρώπου, ὅτι ἐπισκέπτῃ αὐτόν; Ἠλάττωσας αὐτὸν βραχύ τι παρʼ ἀγγέλους· δόξῃ καὶ τιμῇ ἐστεφάνωσας αὐτόν· πάντα ὑπέταξας ὑποκάτω τῶν ποδῶν αὐτοῦ. Ἐν γὰρ τῷ ὑποτάξαι αὐτῷ τὰ πάντα, οὐδὲν ἀφῆκεν αὐτῷ ἀνυπότακτον. Νῦν δὲ οὔπω ὁρῶμεν αὐτῷ τὰ πάντα ὑποτεταγμένα. Τὸν δὲ βραχύ τι παρʼ ἀγγέλους ἠλαττωμένον βλέπομεν Ἰησοῦν, διὰ τὸ πάθημα τοῦ θανάτου δόξῃ καὶ τιμῇ ἐστεφανωμένον, ὅπως χάριτι θεοῦ ὑπὲρ παντὸς γεύσηται θανάτου. Ἔπρεπεν γὰρ αὐτῷ, διʼ ὃν τὰ πάντα, καὶ διʼ οὗ τὰ πάντα, πολλοὺς υἱοὺς εἰς δόξαν ἀγαγόντα, τὸν ἀρχηγὸν τῆς σωτηρίας αὐτῶν διὰ παθημάτων τελειῶσαι.

Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:41-56

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and falling at Jesus' feet he besought him to come to his house, for he had an only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she was dying. As he went, the people pressed round him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by anyone, came up behind him, and touched the fringe of his garment; and immediately her flow of blood ceased. And Jesus said, "Who was it that touched me?" When all denied it, Peter and those who were with him said, "Master, the multitudes surround you and press upon you!" But Jesus said, "Some one touched me; for I perceive that power has gone forth from me." And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. And he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace." While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, "Do not fear; only believe, and she shall be well." And when he came to the house, he permitted no one to enter with him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and bewailing her; but he said, "Do not weep; for she is not dead but sleeping." And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand he called, saying, "Child, arise." And her spirit returned, and she got up at once; and he directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed; but he charged them to tell no one what had happened.

7th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8:41-56

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἄνθρωπός τις προσῆλθε τῷ Ἰησοῦ ᾧ ὄνομα ᾿Ιάειρος, καὶ αὐτὸς ἄρχων τῆς συναγωγῆς ὑπῆρχε· καὶ πεσὼν παρὰ τοὺς πόδας τοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦ παρεκάλει αὐτὸν εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ, ὅτι θυγάτηρ μονογενὴς ἦν αὐτῷ ὡς ἐτῶν δώδεκα, καὶ αὕτη ἀπέθνησκεν. ᾿Εν δὲ τῷ ὑπάγειν αὐτὸν οἱ ὄχλοι συνέπνιγον αὐτόν. καὶ γυνὴ οὖσα ἐν ῥύσει αἵματος ἀπὸ ἐτῶν δώδεκα, ἥτις ἰατροῖς προσαναλώσασα ὅλον τὸν βίον οὐκ ἴσχυσεν ὑπ᾿ οὐδενὸς θεραπευθῆναι, προσελθοῦσα ὄπισθεν ἥψατο τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ, καὶ παραχρῆμα ἔστη ἡ ῥύσις τοῦ αἵματος αὐτῆς. καὶ εἶπεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· τίς ὁ ἁψάμενός μου; ἀρνουμένων δὲ πάντων εἶπεν ὁ Πέτρος καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ· ἐπιστάτα, οἱ ὄχλοι συνέχουσί σε καὶ ἀποθλίβουσι, καὶ λέγεις τίς ὁ ἁψάμενός μου; ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν· ἥψατό μού τις· ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔγνων δύναμιν ἐξελθοῦσαν ἀπ᾿ ἐμοῦ. ἰδοῦσα δὲ ἡ γυνὴ ὅτι οὐκ ἔλαθε, τρέμουσα ἦλθε καὶ προσπεσοῦσα αὐτῷ δι᾿ ἣν αἰτίαν ἥψατο αὐτοῦ ἀπήγγειλεν αὐτῷ ἐνώπιον παντὸς τοῦ λαοῦ, καὶ ὡς ἰάθη παραχρῆμα. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτῇ· θάρσει, θύγατερ, ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέ σε· πορεύου εἰς εἰρήνην.῎Ετι αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος ἔρχεταί τις παρὰ τοῦ ἀρχισυναγώγου λέγων αὐτῷ ὅτι τέθνηκεν ἡ θυγάτηρ σου· μὴ σκύλλε τὸν διδάσκαλον. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς ἀκούσας ἀπεκρίθη αὐτῷ λέγων· μὴ φοβοῦ· μόνον πίστευε, καὶ σωθήσεται. ἐλθὼν δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν οὐκ ἀφῆκεν εἰσελθεῖν οὐδένα εἰ μὴ Πέτρον καὶ ᾿Ιωάννην καὶ ᾿Ιάκωβον καὶ τὸν πατέρα τῆς παιδὸς καὶ τὴν μητέρα. ἔκλαιον δὲ πάντες καὶ ἐκόπτοντο αὐτήν. ὁ δὲ εἶπε· μὴ κλαίετε· οὐκ ἀπέθανεν, ἀλλὰ καθεύδει. καὶ κατεγέλων αὐτοῦ, εἰδότες ὅτι ἀπέθανεν. αὐτὸς δὲ ἐκβαλὼν ἔξω πάντας καὶ κρατήσας τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῆς ἐφώνησε λέγων· ἡ παῖς, ἐγείρου. καὶ ἐπέστρεψε τὸ πνεῦμα αὐτῆς, καὶ ἀνέστη παραχρῆμα, καὶ διέταξεν αὐτῇ δοθῆναι φαγεῖν. καὶ ἐξέστησαν οἱ γονεῖς αὐτοῖς. ὁ δὲ παρήγγειλεν αὐτοῖς μηδενὶ εἰπεῖν τὸ γεγονός.



Saints and Feasts

November 08

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel

All the Angels, according to the Apostle Paul, are ministering spirits, - sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs of salvation - (Heb. 1:14). God set them as overseers of every nation and people, and guides to that which is profitable (Deut. 32:8); and while one Angel is appointed to oversee each nation as a whole, one is also appointed to protect each Christian individually. He commands them to guard them that hope on Him, that nothing should harm them, neither should any evil draw nigh to their dwelling (Ps. 90:10-12). In the Heavens they always behold the face of God, sending up to Him the thrice-holy hymn and interceding with Him in our behalf, seeing they rejoice over one sinner that repents (Esaias 6:2-3; Matt. 18:10; Luke 15:7). In a word, they have served God in so many ways for our benefit, that the pages of Holy Scripture are filled with the histories thereof. It is for these reasons that the Orthodox Catholic Church, wisely honouring these divine ministers, our protectors and guardians, celebrates today the present Synaxis that is, our coming together in assembly for their common feast to chant their praises, especially for the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, who are mentioned in the Scriptures by name. The name Michael means "Who is like God?" and Gabriel means "God is mighty." The number of Angels is not defined in the divine Scriptures, where Daniel says that thousands of thousands ministered before Him, and ten thousands of ten thousands attended upon Him -(Dan. 7:10). But all of them are divided into nine orders which are called Thrones, Cherubim, Seraphim, Dominions, Powers, Authorities, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.

November 09

Nektarius the Wonderworker, Metropolitan of Pentapolis

Saint Nektarius was born in Selyvria of Thrace on October 1, 1846. After putting himself through school in Constantinople with much hard labour, he became a monk on Chios in 1876, receiving the monastic name of Lazarus; because of his virtue, a year later he was ordained deacon, receiving the new name of Nektarius. Under the patronage of Patriarch Sophronius of Alexandria, Nektarius went to Athens to study in 1882; completing his theological studies in 1885, he went to Alexandria, where Patriarch Sophronius ordained him priest on March 23, 1886 in the Cathedral of Saint Sabbas, and in August of the same year, in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, made him Archimandrite. Archimandrite Nektarius showed much zeal both for preaching the word of God, and for the beauty of God's house. He greatly beautified the Church of Saint Nicholas in Cairo, and years later, when Nektarius was in Athens, Saint Nicholas appeared to him in a dream, embracing him and telling him he was going to exalt him very high.

On January 15, 1889, in the same Church of Saint Nicholas, Nektarius was consecrated Metropolitan of the Pentapolis in eastern Libya, which was under the jurisdiction of Alexandria. Although Nektarius' swift ascent through the degrees of ecclesiastical office did not affect his modesty and childlike innocence, it aroused the envy of lesser men, who convinced the elderly Sophronius that Nektarius had it in his heart to become Patriarch. Since the people loved Nektarius, the Patriarch was troubled by the slanders. On May 3, 1890, Sophronius relieved Metropolitan Nektarius of his duties; in July of the same year, he commanded Nektarius to leave Egypt.

Without seeking to avenge or even to defend himself, the innocent Metropolitan left for Athens, where he found that accusations of immorality had arrived before him. Because his good name had been soiled, he was unable to find a position worthy of a bishop, and in February of 1891 accepted the position of provincial preacher in Euboia; then, in 1894, he was appointed dean of the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School in Athens. Through his eloquent sermons his unwearying labours to educate fitting men for the priesthood, his generous alms deeds despite his own poverty, and the holiness, meekness, and fatherly love that were manifest in him, he became a shining light and a spiritual guide to many. At the request of certain pious women, in 1904 he began the building of his convent of the Holy Trinity on the island of Aegina while yet dean of the Rizarios School; finding later that his presence there was needed, he took up his residence on Aegina in 1908, where he spent the last years of his life, devoting himself to the direction of his convent and to very intense prayer; he was sometimes seen lifted above the ground while rapt in prayer. He became the protector of all Aegina, through his prayers delivering the island from drought, healing the sick, and casting out demons. Here also he endured wicked slanders with singular patience, forgiving his false accusers and not seeking to avenge himself. Although he had already worked wonders in life, an innumerable multitude of miracles have been wrought after his repose in 1920 through his holy relics, which for many years remained incorrupt. There is hardly a malady that has not been cured through his prayers; but Saint Nektarius is especially renowned for his healings of cancer for sufferers in all parts of the world.



Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Tone

When the angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, the soldiers guarding it feared and became as dead. And standing by the sepulcher was Mary, who was seeking Your immaculate body. Unassailed by Hades, You divested it of spoils. Then You met the Virgin. You granted life. O Lord, risen from the dead, glory to You!
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangels in the Fourth Tone

O Chief Commander of the heavenly armies, * we the unworthy now entreat you in earnest, * to fortify us by your supplications to the Lord, * and shelter us beneath the wings of your spiritual glory, * guarding us who run to you and fervently entreat you: * As the Commanders of the hosts on high, * rescue us faithful from dangers of every kind.
Τῶν οὐρανίων στρατιὼν Ἀρχιστράτηγε, δυσωπούμέν σε ἀεὶ ἡμεῖς οἱ ἀνάξιοι, ἵνα ταὶς σαὶς δεήσεσι τειχίσης ἡμᾶς, σκέπη τῶν πτερύγων τῆς ἀϋλου σου δόξης, φρουρῶν ἡμᾶς προσπίπτοντας ἐκτενῶς καὶ βοῶντας, ἐκ τῶν κινδύνων λύτρωσαι ἡμᾶς, ὡς Ταξιάρχης τῶν ἄνω δυνάμεων.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone

Today, the most pure temple of the Savior, the precious bridal chamber and Virgin, the sacred treasure of God, enters the house of the Lord, bringing the grace of the Divine Spirit. The Angels of God praise her. She is the heavenly tabernacle.
Ο καθαρώτατος ναός τού Σωτήρος, η πολυτίμητος παστάς καί Παρθένος, τό Ιερόν θησαύρισμα τής δόξης τού Θεού, σήμερον εισάγεται, εν τώ οίκω Κυρίου, τήν χάριν συνεισάγουσα, τήν εν Πνευματι θείω, ήν ανυμνούσιν Άγγελοι Θεού, Αύτη υπάρχει σκηνή επουράνιος.

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  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the Second Tone © Fr. Seraphim Dedes
  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the Second Tone © Greek Standard Text
  • Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangels in the Fourth Tone © Fr. Seraphim Dedes
  • Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangels in the Fourth Tone © Greek Standard Text
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone © Narthex Press
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Fourth Tone © Greek Standard Text


    • Wisdom of the Fathers

    How could the Seraphim cry "Holy, Holy, Holy," were they not taught by the Spirit?...Do "all His angels" and "all His hosts" praise God? It is through the co-operation of the Spirit....All the glorious and unspeakable harmony of the highest heavens both in the service of God, and in the mutual concord of the celestial powers, can therefore only be preserved by the direction of the Spirit.
    St. Basil the Great
    On the Spirit, Chapter 16, 4th Century

    The perfect peace of the holy angels lies in their love for God and their love for one another. This is also the case with all the saints from the beginning of time. Most truly therefore is it said that 'on these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets' (Matt. 22:40).
    St. Maximos the Confessor
    Fourth Century on Love no. 36, Philokalia Vol. 2 edited by Palmer, Sherrard and Ware; Faber and Faber pg. 104, 7th century



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