St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2024-10-20
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St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (860) 956-7586
  • Street Address:

  • 433 Fairfield Avenue

  • Hartford, CT 06114


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Services Schedule

Sundays: Orthros (Matins): 8:30 AM | Divine Liturgy: 9:30 AM

 

 


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1.

Brethren, you are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty."

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal Fourth Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 75.11,1.
Εὔξασθε καὶ ἀπόδοτε Κυρίῳ τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν.
Στίχ. Γνωστὸς ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ὁ Θεός, ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ μέγα τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Κορινθίους β' 6:16-18, 7:1.

Ἀδελφοί, ὑμεῖς ἐστε ναὸς Θεοῦ ζῶντος, καθὼς εἶπεν ὁ θεός ὅτι Ἐνοικήσω ἐν αὐτοῖς, καὶ ἐμπεριπατήσω· καὶ ἔσομαι αὐτῶν θεός, καὶ αὐτοὶ ἔσονταί μοι λαός. Διὸ, Ἐξέλθετε ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν καὶ ἀφορίσθητε, λέγει κύριος, καὶ ἀκαθάρτου μὴ ἅπτεσθε· κἀγὼ εἰσδέξομαι ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσομαι ὑμῖν εἰς πατέρα, καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔσεσθέ μοι εἰς υἱοὺς καὶ θυγατέρας, λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ. Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.


Gospel Reading

6th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 8:26-39

At that time, as Jesus arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes and he lived not in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, and said with a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beseech you, do not torment me." For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him; he was kept under guard, and bound with chains and fetters, but he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the desert.) Jesus then asked him, "What is your name?" And he said, "Legion"; for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside; and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them leave. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. When the herdsmen saw what happened, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how he who had been possessed with demons was healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear; so he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but he sent him away, saying, "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.

6th Sunday of Luke
Κατὰ Λουκᾶν 8:26-39

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, ἐλθόντι τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἰς τὴν χώραν τῶν Γαδαρηνῶν, ἥτις ἐστὶν ἀντίπερα τῆς Γαλιλαίας. ἐξελθόντι δὲ αὐτῷ ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν ὑπήντησεν αὐτῷ ἀνήρ τις ἐκ τῆς πόλεως, ὃς εἶχε δαιμόνια ἐκ χρόνων ἱκανῶν, καὶ ἱμάτιον οὐκ ἐνεδιδύσκετο καὶ ἐν οἰκίᾳ οὐκ ἔμενεν, ἀλλ᾿ ἐν τοῖς μνήμασιν. ἰδὼν δὲ τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν καὶ ἀνακράξας προσέπεσεν αὐτῷ καὶ φωνῇ μεγάλῃ εἶπε· τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί, ᾿Ιησοῦ, υἱὲ τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ ὑψίστου; δέομαί σου, μή με βασανίσῃς. παρήγγειλε γὰρ τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ ἐξελθεῖν ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου. πολλοῖς γὰρ χρόνοις συνηρπάκει αὐτόν, καὶ ἐδεσμεῖτο ἁλύσεσι καὶ πέδαις φυλασσόμενος, καὶ διαρρήσσων τὰ δεσμὰ ἠλαύνετο ὑπὸ τοῦ δαίμονος εἰς τὰς ἐρήμους. ἐπηρώτησε δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· τί σοί ἐστιν ὄνομα; ὁ δὲ εἶπε· λεγεών· ὅτι δαιμόνια πολλὰ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς αὐτόν· καὶ παρεκάλει αὐτὸν ἵνα μὴ ἐπιτάξῃ αὐτοῖς εἰς τὴν ἄβυσσον ἀπελθεῖν. ἦν δὲ ἐκεῖ ἀγέλη χοίρων ἱκανῶν βοσκομένων ἐν τῷ ὄρει· καὶ παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν ἵνα ἐπιτρέψῃ αὐτοῖς εἰς ἐκείνους εἰσελθεῖν· καὶ ἐπέτρεψεν αὐτοῖς. ἐξελθόντα δὲ τὰ δαιμόνια ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου εἰσῆλθον εἰς τοὺς χοίρους, καὶ ὥρμησεν ἡ ἀγέλη κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ εἰς τὴν λίμνην καὶ ἀπεπνίγη. ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ βόσκοντες τὸ γεγενημένον ἔφυγον, καὶ ἀπήγγειλαν εἰς τὴν πόλιν καὶ εἰς τοὺς ἀγρούς. ἐξῆλθον δὲ ἰδεῖν τὸ γεγονός, καὶ ἦλθον πρὸς τὸν ᾿Ιησοῦν καὶ εὗρον καθήμενον τὸν ἄνθρωπον, ἀφ᾿ οὗ τὰ δαιμόνια ἐξεληλύθει, ἱματισμένον καὶ σωφρονοῦντα παρὰ τοὺς πόδας τοῦ ᾿Ιησοῦ, καὶ ἐφοβήθησαν. ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτοῖς οἱ ἰδόντες πῶς ἐσώθη ὁ δαιμονισθείς. καὶ ἠρώτησαν αὐτὸν ἅπαν τὸ πλῆθος τῆς περιχώρου τῶν Γαδαρηνῶν ἀπελθεῖν ἀπ᾿ αὐτῶν, ὅτι φόβῳ μεγάλῳ συνείχοντο. αὐτὸς δὲ ἐμβὰς εἰς τὸ πλοῖον ὑπέστρεψεν. ἐδέετο δὲ αὐτοῦ ὁ ἀνήρ, ἀφ᾿ οὗ ἐξεληλύθει τὰ δαιμόνια, εἶναι σὺν αὐτῷ· ἀπέλυσε δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· ὑπόστρεφε εἰς τὸν οἶκόν σου καὶ διηγοῦ ὅσα ἐποίησέ σοι ὁ Θεός. καὶ ἀπῆλθε καθ᾿ ὅλην τὴν πόλιν κηρύσσων ὅσα ἐποίησεν αὐτῷ ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.
Ἐξ ὕψους κατῆλθες ὁ εὔσπλαγχνος, ταφὴν καταδέξω τριήμερον, ἵνα ἡμᾶς ἐλευθερώσῃς τῶν παθῶν. Ἡ ζωὴ καὶ ἡ Ἀνάστασις ἡμῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Artemius in the Fourth Mode

Thy Martyr, O Lord, in his courageous contest for Thee received as the prize the crowns of incorruption and life from Thee, our immortal God. For since he possessed Thy strength, he cast down the tyrants and wholly destroyed the demons' strengthless presumption. O Christ God, by his prayers, save our souls, since Thou art merciful.
Ο Μάρτυς σου Κύριε, έν τή αθλήσει αυτού, τό στέφος εκομίσατο τής αφθαρσίας, εκ σού τού Θεού ημών, έχων γάρ τήν ισχύν σου, τούς τυράννους καθείλεν, έθραυσε καί δαιμόνων, τά ανίσχυρα θράση, αυτού ταίς ικεσίαις Χριστέ, σώσον τάς ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.
Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.
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This Week at the Cathedral

Today at the Cathedral:

First meeting of our GOYA following Divine Liturgy!  Open to all teens in grades 7-12, we hope to see all of you there!  This meeting will also include elections for officers. To run for the positions of President or Vice President, you must be a Junior or Senior in high school. For Treasurer or Secretary, you must be in high school. If you plan to run for an office, please be prepared to say a few words.

ORTHODOX YOUNG FAMILIES meeting today following Divine Liturgy

Memorials: 

Paraskeve (Elsie) Brous, 6 months
Savvas (Sam) Petridis, 40 days
Paraskeve Karagiannis, 1 year and Georgios Karagiannes, 40 years
Theone (Thelma) Siriotis, 1 year
Aristomenis Manousakis, 2 years

Coffee and sweets are offered in memory of all those being memorialized today by their loved ones.

This week at the Cathedral: 

Wednesday, October 23rd
6pm - Paraklesis
7pm - Catechesis

Thursday, October 24th
6:30pm - Hope/Joy Kickoff Fall Gathering
6:30pm (Men), 7:15pm (Women) - Choir Practice
7pm - Parish Council Meeting

Saturday, October 26th
9:30am - Orthros and Divine Liturgy - St. Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer
11am – 2pm - South Park Inn Volunteer Appreciation Cookout - Bushnell Park

Saturday, October 26th
Join our GOYAns for a day trip to Boston including a visit to Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology! $75 per person covers transportation and dinner - lunch on own at South Market/Faneuil Hall Marketplace ($25 if driving separately includes dinner and a small donation to the school). Bus leaves Saint Barbara Church in Orange, CT at 8:00a.m. Will leave HCHC after dinner at 6:45p.m. Arrive back at Saint Barbara at 9:15p.m.  Please RSVP to Alexandra Nichols at (401) 533-8506 or [email protected] by October 19th so that we can give an accurate headcount to the school. Hope you can join us!

Sunday, October 27th 
General Assembly of our Community directly following Divine Liturgy - All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to come to learn the state of our Cathedral.

Sunday, October 27th - 2pm
GOYA Fall Apple-Picking Outing to Belltown Orchards in Glastonbury - Please RSVP to Anthia Vardoulakis at [email protected] by October 20th. Hope you can join us! (see flyer)

Announcements:  

Formation of St. George Cathedral Youth Choir
The Cathedral of St. George in Hartford is thrilled to announce the formation of a brand-new Youth Choir: “χορός - choir". Open to all young people ages 6 to 17, this dynamic group will provide the chance to explore a wide variety of musical genres, including Greek, English, popular, folk, classical, and religious music.  This unique opportunity is open for youth from all around the community, offering the perfect blend of friendship, musical growth, and cultural enrichment. The group will officially kick off in October 2024, with rehearsals and preparations for several high-profile performances. Best of all, participation is free!  To sign up or learn more about the Youth Vocal Group, please contact the church office, Petros Hatjopoulos [email protected] 203 747 0587 or visit StGeorgeCathedral.org or www.hellenicvoices.org  Let your voice be heard and become part of this extraordinary musical journey. (see flyer) 

Ongoing through the end of October
AHEPA Raffle to Benefit Scholarships and Philanthropic Programs – 1st Prize: $1000 2nd Prize: $750 3rd Prize: $500 4th Prize: $250 - Tickets $20 each for sale on Sundays following Liturgy until the raffle drawing on November 5th at the AHEPA/DOP Turkey Dinner (see flyer)

Friday, November 1st - Sunday, November 3rd
Our Cathedral will be hosting the Archdiocesan District Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians, 39th Annual Church Music Conference, 2024

Saturday, November 2nd - 7:30-9:30PM
Greek Night in Hartford - Live Music, Food, and Dancing - $25 Admission: Scan QR code on flyer or visit www.adfederation.org

Sunday, November 10th
James C. Rouman Lecture Series following Divine Liturgy - Guest Lecturer, Dr. Jame Skedros who is well known to us and always presents us with information that is informative and interesting.  Topic: "Military Saints of the Orthodox Church" - (see flyer)

Ongoing through the end of November
AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope – 2nd Annual blanket, gloves and sock drive to benefit the Homeless of South Park Inn and Shelter - Donations may be dropped in a designated blue bin in the lower hallway. Thank you for your kind support of those less fortunate. (see flyer)

AHEPA also will be volunteering at South Park Inn again this year, serving meals to the homeless – Volunteer servers are needed (a good deed which is very rewarding).  All welcome, singles, couples, friends, family  - please choose a date and confirm with chairperson, Kevin Ward – 860-819-4707. (see flyer)

Looking ahead to the Christmas Season
Please consider adding your name to the Philoptochos Christmas Card (see flyer) - all proceeds benefit Scholarship - and please mark your calendars: Philoptochos is planning a Community Christmas Dance on Saturday, December 7th (details to follow) (see flyer)

Help Us Fight George’s Cancer Together
As many of you know, George Zugravu, Fr. George’s son is battling cancer. Thankfully this cancer is treatable and he is getting the best care at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Many community members have reached out to us asking how to help as we are facing this difficult journey ahead. We are thankful for all your prayers and kind thoughts. Any financial support would be greatly appreciated to help cover the medical expenses. https://gofund.me/c8d14f47 

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Flyers

    GOYA Apple Picking Outing

    GOYA Apple Picking Outing

    Sunday, October 27th at 2pm at Belltown Orchard in Glastonbury - Join us for an afternoon filled with fall fun and fellowship! We hope to see you there! RSVP to Anthia Vardoulakis at [email protected] by October 20th


    St. George Youth Vocal Group

    St. George Youth Vocal Group

    The Cathedral of St. George in Hartford is thrilled to announce the formation of a brand-new Youth Vocal Group: “χορός - choir". Open to all young people ages 6 to 17, this dynamic group will provide the chance to explore a wide variety of musical genres, including Greek, English, popular, folk, classical, and religious music. This unique opportunity is open for youth from all around the community, offering the perfect blend of friendship, musical growth, and cultural enrichment. The group will officially kick off in October 2024, with rehearsals and preparations for several high-profile performances. Best of all, participation is free! To sign up or learn more about the Youth Vocal Group, please contact the church office, Petros Hatjopoulos [email protected] 203 747 0587 or visit StGeorgeCathedral.org or www.hellenicvoices.org Let your voice be heard and become part of this extraordinary musical journey.


    AHEPA Raffle to Benefit Scholarships and Philanthropic Programs

    AHEPA Raffle to Benefit Scholarships and Philanthropic Programs

    1st Prize: $1000 2nd Prize: $750 3rd Prize: $500 4th Prize: $250 - Tickets $20 each for sale on Sundays following Liturgy until the raffle drawing on November 5th at the AHEPA/DOP Turkey Dinner


    Greek Night in Hartford

    Greek Night in Hartford

    Live Music, Food, and Dancing - $25 Admission: Scan QR code on flyer or visit www.adfederation.org


    James C. Rouman Lecture Series Nov. 10th following Divine Liturgy

    James C. Rouman Lecture Series Nov. 10th following Divine Liturgy

    Guest Lecturer, Dr. Jame Skedros who is well known to us and always presents us with information that is informative and interesting. Topic: "Military Saints of the Orthodox Church"


    AHEPA Blanket Glove and Sock Drive

    AHEPA Blanket Glove and Sock Drive

    Cold weather will be coming soon and the homeless community at South Park Inn and Shelter in Hartford will be in dire need of many necessities for warmth. Every donation is appreciated, and can be dropped in the blue collection bin located in the lower-level hallway of the Cathedral. All donations will be delivered to South Park Inn before Christmas.


    AHEPA Calls for South Park Inn Volunteers

    AHEPA Calls for South Park Inn Volunteers

    AHEPA is again calling for volunteers to serve dinnertime meals to the homeless at South Park Inn, Hartford. To reserve a date and time please email [email protected]


    Philoptochos Scholarship Fund Christmas Card

    Philoptochos Scholarship Fund Christmas Card

    The Ladies Philoptochos of St. George Cathedral is Sponsoring "Christmas Card 2024." With your donation, we raise money for the Philoptochos Scholarship Fund, which allows us to recognize the students in our St. George community, and assist them as they further their education. The Christmas card will be sent to everyone participating. Please donate $25 to have your name printed on our St. George Cathedral Christmas Card - Deadline is November 30th


    Save the Date!  Philoptochos Community Christmas Dance

    Save the Date! Philoptochos Community Christmas Dance

    Saturday, December 7th 7-11PM - Featuring George Karatzas Band/Athenian Entertainment Greek Orchestra (more details to follow)


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Saints and Feasts

October 20

6th Sunday of Luke


October 20

Artemius the Great Martyr of Antioch

Saint Artemius lived during the years of Saint Constantine the Great, and was appointed by him to be Governor of Alexandria; later, he was honoured with the rank of patrician. During the reign of Julian the Apostate, in the year 361, Artemius appeared before the Emperor and censured him for his apostasy. For this, he endured many torments and was finally beheaded.


October 20

Matrona the Righteous of Chios


October 20

Gerasimos of Cephalonia

Saint Gerasimus was from the Peloponnesus, the son of Demetrius and Kale, of the family of Notaras. He was reared in piety by them and studied the Sacred writings. He left his country and went throughout various lands, and finally came to Cephalonia, where he restored a certain old church and built a convent around it, where it stands to this day at the place called Omala. He finished the course of his life there in asceticism in the year 1570. His sacred relics, which remain incorrupt, are kept there for the sanctification of the faithful.


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