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Akathist Services to the Mother of God during Dormition Fast
Several akathist services are held during this time frame.
Please refer the the schedule of services and/or bulletin for days and times.
Thank you!
Queen of the Heavenly Host, Defender of our souls, we thy servants offer to thee songs of victory and thanksgiving, for thou, O Mother of God, hast delivered us from dangers. But as thou hast invincible power, free us from conflicts of all kinds that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, unwedded Bride!
Kontakion 1 : Akathist to Mother of God
Aware that she was living in chastity, the holy Virgin said boldly to Gabriel: "Thy strange message is hard for my soul to accept. How is it thou speakest of the birth from a seedless conception?"
And she cried: Alleluia!
Kontakion 2 : Akathist to Mother of God
We see the Holy Virgin as a flaming torch appearing to those in darkness. For having kindled the Immaterial Light, she leads all to divine knowledge; she illumines our minds with radiance and is honored by our shouting these praises: Rejoice, ray of the spiritual Sun!
Oikos 11: Akathist to Mother of God
Blessing of Flowers for Feast of Dormition by Fr. John Charest.
Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019
PLEASE JOIN US.....
Everyone is affected by cancer in one way or another!
Make your Dormition Lent more meaningful this year!
...In prayer as we give comfort and support to victims and their families of this terrible disease! Please see the posted flyer for more information.
...In almsgiving as we raise funds to donate to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. This hospital is cancer research and treatment center that does not charge their patients for treatment, travel, housing or food.
Please use the link on the UOL website:uolofusa.org to help our efforts or download this form to utilize and mail a donation StJude Donation Form
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT!
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