The Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple

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The Presentation of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple
February 2, 2012

What you're hearing:
Apolytikion of the Feast of the Presentation in the Temple
of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, in Greek
(from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America website)

Lyrics (in English):
Hail Virgin Theotokos full of Grace,
For Christ our God, the Sun of Righteousness,
Has dawned from you, granting light to those in darkness.
And you, O Righteous Elder, rejoice,
Taking in your arms, the Deliverance of our souls,
Who grants us Resurrection.

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Services of the Presentation of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George

Services leading up to the Presentation of Christ in the Temple:

January 28, 2012
Great Vespers, 5:00 PM

January 29, 2012
The Sunday of the Canaanite Woman
Orthros/Matins: 8:45 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:00 AM
Coffee Hour follows.
The readings:
Orthros Gospel: John 21:14-25
Epistle: II Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:1
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

January 30, 2012
The Synaxis of the Three Great Hierarchs:
St. Gregory the Theologian, St. Basil the Great,
and St. John Chrysostom
Orthros/Matins: 8:00 AM
Divine Liturgy, 9:00 AM
Coffee Hour follows.
The readings:
Orthros Gospel: John 10:9-16
Epistle: Hebrews 13:7-16
Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19

February 2, 2012
The Service of the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple
Orthros/Matins, 8:00 AM
Divine Liturgy, 9:00 AM
The readings:
Orthros Gospel: Luke 2:25-32
Epistle: Hebrews 7:7-17
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

On this day, we celebrate one of the Twelve Great Feasts of the Church.

February 5th, 2012:
The Lenten Triodion and the Preparatory Period for Great Lent begin.
The Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee
Orthros/Matins, 8:45 AM
Divine Liturgy, 10:00 AM
The readings:
Orthros Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
Epistle: II Timothy 3:10-15
Gospel: Luke 18:10-14
Coffee hour follows.

Visitors are welcome to attend all services.
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