September 07
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-09-07
Bulletin Contents
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
General Information
- Phone:
- (860) 956-7586
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Street Address:
- 433 Fairfield Avenue
- Hartford, CT 06114
Contact Information
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 Second Mode. Psalm 27.9,1.
O Lord, save your people and bless your inheritance.
Verse: To you, O Lord, I have cried, O my God.
The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Galatians 6:11-18.
Brethren, see with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Προκείμενον. Plagal Second Mode. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 27.9,1.
Σῶσον, Κύριε τὸν λαὸν σου καὶ εὐλόγησον τὴν κληρονομίαν σου.
Στίχ. Πρὸς σἐ, Κύριε, κεκράξομαι ὁ Θεός μου.
τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Γαλάτας 6:11-18.
Ἀδελφοί, ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί. Ὅσοι θέλουσιν εὐπροσωπῆσαι ἐν σαρκί, οὗτοι ἀναγκάζουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, μόνον ἵνα μὴ τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ Χριστοῦ διώκωνται. Οὐδὲ γὰρ οἱ περιτετμημένοι αὐτοὶ νόμον φυλάσσουσιν, ἀλλὰ θέλουσιν ὑμᾶς περιτέμνεσθαι, ἵνα ἐν τῇ ὑμετέρᾳ σαρκὶ καυχήσωνται. Ἐμοὶ δὲ μὴ γένοιτο καυχᾶσθαι εἰ μὴ ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· διʼ οὗ ἐμοὶ κόσμος ἐσταύρωται, κἀγὼ τῷ κόσμῳ. Ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ οὔτε περιτομή τι ἰσχύει, οὔτε ἀκροβυστία, ἀλλὰ καινὴ κτίσις. Καὶ ὅσοι τῷ κανόνι τούτῳ στοιχήσουσιν, εἰρήνη ἐπʼ αὐτούς, καὶ ἔλεος, καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰσραὴλ τοῦ θεοῦ. Τοῦ λοιποῦ, κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω. Ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ τοῦ πνεύματος ὑμῶν, ἀδελφοί. Ἀμήν.
Gospel Reading
Sunday before Holy Cross
The Reading is from John 3:13-17
The Lord said, "No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him."
Sunday before Holy Cross
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 3:13-17
Εἶπεν ὁ Κύριος· καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀναβέβηκεν εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εἰ μὴ ὁ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καταβάς, ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ. καὶ καθὼς Μωϋσῆς ὕψωσε τὸν ὄφιν ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ, οὕτως ὑψωθῆναι δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. Οὕτω γὰρ ἠγάπησεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν κόσμον, ὥστε τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ τὸν μονογενῆ ἔδωκεν, ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται ἀλλ' ἔχῃ ζωὴν αἰώνιον. οὐ γὰρ ἀπέστειλεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸν υἱὸν αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἵνα κρίνῃ τὸν κόσμον, ἀλλ' ἵνα σωθῇ ὁ κόσμος δι' αὐτοῦ.
Hymns of the Day
Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Fourth Mode
Having learned the joyful proclamation of the Resurrection from the Angel, and having cast off the ancestral condemnation, the women disciples of the Lord spake to the Apostles exultantly: Death is despoiled and Christ God is risen, granting great mercy to the world.
Τὸ φαιδρὸν τῆς Ἀναστάσεως κήρυγμα, ἐκ τοῦ Ἀγγέλου μαθοῦσαι αἱ τοῦ Κυρίου Μαθήτριαι, καὶ τὴν προγονικὴν ἀπόφασιν ἀπορρίψασαι, τοῖς Ἀποστόλοις καυχώμεναι ἔλεγον· Ἐσκύλευται ὁ θάνατος, ἠγέρθη Χριστὸς ὁ Θεός, δωρούμενος τῷ κόσμῳ τὸ μέγα ἔλεος.
Apolytikion for Theotokos' Nativity Forefeast in the Fourth Mode
From the root of Jesse and the loins of David the King, Mariam, the child of God, is born for our sake this day. Hence, all creation exulteth on its renewal. Both Heaven and the earth rejoice together now. Praise her, O ye tribes of nations here below. The righteous Joachim rejoiceth, and Anna keepeth feast, crying out: The barren beareth the Theotokos, the nourisher of our life.
Εκ τής ρίζης Ιεσσαί, καί εξ οσφύος τού Δαυϊδ, η θεόπαις Μαριάμ, τίκτεται σήμερον ημίν, διό καί χαίρει η σύμπασα καί καινουργείται, συγχαίρει τε ομού, ο ουρανός καί η γή, Αινέσατε αυτήν αι πατριαί τών εθνών, Ιωακείμ ευφραίνεται, καί Άννα πανηγυρίζει κραυγάζουσα, Η στείρα τίκτει, τήν Θεοτόκον, καί τροφόν τής ζωής ημών.
Apolytikion for the Church in the Fourth Mode
Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.
Ως τών αιχμαλώτων ελευθερωτής, καί τών πτωχών υπερασπιστής, ασθενούντων ιατρός, βασιλέων υπέρμαχος, τροπαιοφόρε μεγαλομάρτυς Γεώργιε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τώ Θεώ, σωθήναι τάς ψυχάς ημών.
Seasonal Kontakion in the Third Mode
On this day the Virgin and Theotokos Mary, the bridal chamber of the Heavenly Bridegroom, by the will of God is born of a barren woman. Being prepared as the chariot of God the Word, she was pre-ordained for this, since she is the divine gate and the true Mother of Life.
Η Παρθένος σήμερον, καί Θεοτόκος Μαρία, η παστάς η άλυτος, τού ουρανίου Νυμφίου, τίκτεται, από τής στείρας θεοβουλήτως, όχημα, τού Θεού Λόγου ευτρεπισθήναι, εις τούτο γάρ καί προωρίσθη, η θεία πύλη, καί Μήτηρ τής όντως ζωής.
This Week at the Cathedral
Today at the Cathedral:
We welcome all newcomers to our Cathedral and are glad you are here! Please join us after Liturgy in the Social Hall; we would love to get to know you!
Today we welcome His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane who is celebrating the Divine Liturgy with us.
Today is our Youth Signup Day following Divine Liturgy in Matthew's Hall! We invite all families to come to church together as we begin the new Ecclesiastical Year and all the youth programs of our Cathedral. Representatives of all ministries will be available with registration forms and information and will happily speak with those interested in their various programs. We hope to see everyone there! (see flyer)
Memorials:
Jerry Pangakis, 6 months
Savvas Petrides, 1 year
Valeriu Emilian, 3 years
Remembering all those who perished during 9/11
Coffee and sweets are offered today in memory of Jerry Pangakis, Savvas Petrides, and Valeriu Emilian by their families. The Karagiannis Family is offering the Prosforo today in memory of Savvas Petrides.
This Week at the Cathedral:
Monday, August 25th - Thursday, September 11th
Fr. George Out of Town
Tuesday, September 9th
6:30pm - Daughters of Penelope Meeting at the AHEPA 58 Apartments
Sunday, September 14th
First Day of Religious Education with Agiasmo - continued registration available for Sunday School and all youth ministries following Divine Liturgy
First Day of Little Angels
First GOYA meeting following Divine Liturgy
Announcements:
Next Sunday, September 14th, we celebrate the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. Basil is needed for this service - all those wishing to donate basil from their gardens, please bring to church on Sunday morning before services.
Frozen, delicious Festival Moussaka trays are available for sale after services on Sundays - $50 plus the pan deposit - to order please call Dot Barry at 860-280-7750.
Canned Goods Drive
Please help us to help those in need! It is our belief that food is a basic human right and that everyone should have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. To this goal, we have marked receptacles in the lower entrance area for anyone who wishes to donate and help support the health and well-being of our local individuals and communities in need. (see flyer)
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, we are pleased to announce the upcoming Young Adult League (YAL) Conference, taking place Thursday, September 18 – Sunday, September 21, 2025. This gathering will bring together Orthodox young adults from across the country for faith, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. Some highlights include the St Nicholas Beacon of Hope Dinner after party (9:30pm-12am), a boat cruise, and the opportunity to meet young people from around the country. This conference also holds a truly historic blessing because His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will personally host a Young Adult Event on Friday, September 19, as part of the conference program. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our young adults to meet and engage with the spiritual leader of our Church worldwide. Tickets can be purchased here (see flyer)
Saturday, September 20th
1:30pm - Bring a snack and join us for our Hope/Joy Kick-Off Fall Gathering! We invite all our youth in grades K-6 to enjoy crafts, coloring, a meet and greet, and a chat with Fr. George. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 18th to Kal Astras at 516-852-8772. We hope to see everyone there! (see flyer)
St. George Philoptochos cordially invites you to join them for their Welcome Back Membership Luncheon at The Hartford Golf Club (134 Norwood Rd, West Hartford, CT) on Sunday, September 21st at 1pm as they celebrate the start of their new year. It is $40 per person and includes a cash bar and raffle prizes. Bring a friend or relative to learn about our mission to help the poor and support philanthropic efforts locally and globally. New members are welcome! Please RSVP no later than Sunday, September 14th to Angie Augustinos at 860-680-8070 or [email protected] or send your confirmation and check made out to Ladies Philoptochos-Luncheon and mail to Angie Augustinos 188 Partridge Landing Glastonbury, CT 06033 (see flyer)
Saturday, October 18th
6-11pm - Join the Nathan Hale Chapter #58 of the Order of AHEPA as we celebrate our Centennial Gala on Saturday, October 18th, at the Courtyard Marriott in Cromwell, CT. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring live music by ENOSIS, fine dining, and lively dancing, as we honor 100 years!
Tickets are $100! No physical tickets will be sent out, so it's important to send your information as soon as possible so we have you on the list. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions! (see flyer)
Thursday, November 13th
Doors open 5pm - event begins at 6pm - Daughters of Penelope invite the community to their Annual Designer Bag Bingo event in the social hall. Tickets are $45 each and include 12 games and a chance for a door prize (must be 18 years or older). Tickets will be sold on Sundays following Divine Liturgy or can be purchased via the QR code on the flyer or by Venmoing @dopdesignerbag. Please email [email protected] if there are any further questions. (see flyer)
Flyers
Canned Goods Drive
Please help us to help those in need! It is our belief that food is a basic human right and that everyone should have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. To this goal, we have marked receptacles in the lower entrance area for anyone who wishes to donate and help support the health and well-being of our local individuals and communities in need.
Youth Sign-Up Day
On Sunday, September 7th, we invite all families to come to church together as we begin the new Ecclesiastical Year and all the youth programs of our Cathedral. Following Divine Liturgy, we will hold our annual Youth Sign-up Day in Matthews Hall! Representatives of all ministries will be available with registration forms and information and will happily speak with those interested in their various programs. We hope to see everyone there!
YAL Conference 2025
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, we are pleased to announce the upcoming Young Adult League (YAL) Conference, taking place Thursday, September 18 – Sunday, September 21, 2025. This gathering will bring together Orthodox young adults from across the country for faith, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. This conference holds a truly historic blessing because His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will personally host a Young Adult Event on Friday, September 19, as part of the conference program. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our young adults to meet and engage with the spiritual leader of our Church worldwide.
Hope/Joy Kickoff Fall Gathering
Bring a snack and join us for our Hope/Joy Kick-Off Fall Gathering! We invite all our youth in grades K-6 to enjoy crafts, coloring, a meet and greet, and a chat with Fr. George. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 18th to Kal Astras at 516-852-8772. We hope to see everyone there!
AHEPA Centennial Gala
Join the Nathan Hale Chapter #58 of the Order of AHEPA as we celebrate our Centennial Gala on Saturday, October 18th, from 6–11pm at the Courtyard Marriott in Cromwell, CT. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring live music by ENOSIS, fine dining, and lively dancing, as we honor 100 years! Tickets are $100! No physical tickets will be sent out, so it's important to send your information as soon as possible so we have you on the list. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions!
DOP Designer Bag Bingo
Daughters of Penelope invite the community to their Annual Designer Bag Bingo event in the social hall. Doors open at 5pm and bingo begins at 6pm. Tickets are $45 each and include 12 games and a chance for a door prize (must be 18 years or older). Tickets will be sold on Sundays following Divine Liturgy or can be purchased via the QR code on the flyer or by Venmoing @dopdesignerbag. Please email [email protected] if there are any further questions.
Philoptochos Welcome Back Membership Luncheon
St. George Philoptochos cordially invites you to join them for their Welcome Back Membership Luncheon at The Hartford Golf Club (134 Norwood Rd, West Hartford, CT) on Sunday, September 21st at 1pm as they celebrate the start of their new year. It is $40 per person and includes a cash bar and raffle prizes. Bring a friend or relative to learn about our mission to help the poor and support philanthropic efforts locally and globally. New members are welcome! Please RSVP no later than Sunday, September 14th to Angie Augustinos at 860-680-8070 or [email protected] or send your confirmation and check made out to Ladies Philoptochos-Luncheon and mail to Angie Augustinos 188 Partridge Landing Glastonbury, CT 06033
Saints and Feasts
September 07
The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
September 07
Euodos and Onesiphoros, Apostles of the 70
September 07
Kassiani the Hymnographer
September 07
Sozon the Martyr
This holy Martyr was a shepherd in Lycaonia. Born a pagan, named Tarasius, he received holy Baptism and was renamed Sozon. Filled with zeal for the truth, he taught his countrymen to desist from the worship of idols. Once he entered the temple of Artemis in Pompeiopolis of Cilicia, cut off the golden hand of the idol, and breaking it in pieces, distributed it among the poor. When he saw that many were being unjustly punished for the theft, of his own accord he gave himself up to Maximian the Governor. He was beaten with rods until his bones were broken. According to some, he suffered martyrdom in 288; according to others, in 304.
September 07
John and Sergios, Bishops of Lerna
September 07
Daniel Katounakiotis of Smyrna
September 07
John the Wonderworker of Novgorod
September 08
The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.
September 09
Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
September 09
The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna
Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.
September 09
Severianos the Martyr of Sebaste
Saint Severian, a senator from Sebastia, was both an illustrious man of wealth and a fearless Christian. Because he encouraged the holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia to stand fast in their confession, he was given over to terrible torments, and received his own crown during the reign of Licinius and Lysius the Duke, about the year 315.
September 10
Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
September 10
Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs
These Martyrs, sisters according to the flesh, were from Bithynia. They lived in virginity on a mountain near the Pythian hot springs of Bithynia, devoting themselves to asceticism and prayer. Betrayed to the local governor, Fronto, they were subjected to frightful tortures, and so gave up their holy souls into the hands of God. They contested for the Faith during the reign of Maximian, in the year 304.
September 11
Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos
September 11
Theodora the Martyr of Alexandria
This saint lived in the fifth century. Out of remorse for the adultery that she committed with another man, she fled from her husband's house, renamed herself Theodore, clothed herself as a man, and pretending to be a eunuch, entered a monastery of men. Her identity as a woman was discovered only after her death.
September 11
Euphrosynos the Cook
September 11
Demetrios & Evanthea the Martyrs & their son Demetrianos
September 12
Apodosis of the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
September 12
Autonomos the Martyr
This saint was a bishop in Italy. Fleeing from the persecution of Diocletian in 298, he came to Bithynia, where he went from place to place converting many from the idols to the true God. Because of this, one day as he was celebrating the Divine Liturgy in the Church of the Archangels, they who worshipped wood and stones fell upon him and beat him to death with staves and stones.
September 13
The Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross
September 13
The Consecration of the Church of the Holy Resurrection (Holy Sepulchre)
The church that is honoured far above all others is that of the Holy Resurrection, which Saint Constantine the Great constructed at the place of Golgotha, where our Saviour was crucified and buried. For a long time this place had been purposely buried beneath the earth by the Jews and heathen; furthermore, during the reign of Hadrian (117-138), a temple dedicated to Aphrodite was built over the site so that this sacred place might be even further desecrated and fall into utter oblivion. It was here that the Cross was hidden. However, at the command of the pious Emperor Constantine, excavations were made and the tokens of the saving Passion were found. It was here, then, that the very great and magnificent temple named in honour of Christ God's Resurrection-the Anastasis-was built under the supervision of the blessed Helen, while Dracilian was Eparch of Palestine and Macarius was Archbishop of Jerusalem. It was the latter, also, who exalted the venerable Cross and performed the consecration of this temple in the year 336.
September 13
Cornelius the Centurion & Martyr
Saint Cornelius was a Roman by race, a pagan by religion, a centurion in rank, an inhabitant of Caesarea of Palestine, a man pious and God-fearing who gave many alms to the people and prayed continually unto God. In accordance with an angelic vision granted to him, he sent to Joppa that they might bring the Apostle Peter. Saint Peter catechized him in the Faith of Christ and baptized all his household (Acts, ch.10). This became the beginning and the first fruits of the calling of the nations. It is said that, after this, he became a bishop, as some say, of Caesarea; but others say of Scepsis, which is not far from Troas; and that he died as a martyr.