Yearly Archives: 2011

The Nave

Posted on November 27, 2011 by admin

Nave The central section of the temple is called the nave. It corresponds to the Hekhal of the Old Testament temple–the Holy Place–and represents the world redeemed by Christ Jesus. It is here that the faithful gather to pray and … Continue reading →

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Vestibule and Narthex

Posted on November 27, 2011 by admin

Vestibule The first room in the temple is the vestibule, which is actually not part of the church proper. It corresponds to the outer court or Court of the Gentiles in the Old Testament temple.   Our vestibule has a … Continue reading →

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The Temple

Posted on November 26, 2011 by admin

The Temple Byzantine architecture is a microcosm, thus the church building itself becomes a symbol of our world and teaches us salvation history. In the eastern Christian tradition, the church building is referred to as the temple, which in Ukrainian … Continue reading →

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The Bible in our Liturgy

Posted on November 26, 2011 by admin

The Bible in Our Liturgy This is the text of our entire liturgy along with Biblical references for almost every line.   The Divine Liturgy Begins Deacon/Priest: Bless, Master!   Priest: Blessed is the kingdom of the Father and the … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2011 by admin

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18). In his book The Attitude Of Gratitude, James Merritt reflected on 1 Thes 5:18 with a story about the famous and successful author Rudyard Kipling: A … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholics reflect on the East’s Spiritual Treasures and Venerable Traditions

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, the National Director of the Apostleship of Prayer (a Roman Catholic apostolate) reflected on Pope Benedict’s prayer intention for this month: “For the eastern Churches, that their venerable tradition may be known and appreciated as a spiritual … Continue reading →

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St. Sophia’s has a “Notable Parish Website”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

This Catholic Tech Talk article by Brad West lists St. Sophia’s among its notable parish websites! Just think how much better it will be when yours truly, the webmaster, figures out what she’s doing! We’re just getting started. The Pilot New … Continue reading →

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Parish Picnic Fall 2011

Posted on November 12, 2011 by admin

The parish picnic was a great success! A few of the activities we had were face painting, temporary tattoos, a hula hoop contest, bean bag toss, cake walk, a lollipop pull, our delicious food, Christmas cards for soldiers, singers, cotton candy, … Continue reading →

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Look what’s going on at the parish picnic!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by admin

The parish picnic is going on right now. Here are just a few snapshots of what you’re missing if you aren’t there! It’s a reptile petting zoo! More to come… [nggallery id=4]

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Music – Parastas (English)

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

Parastas/Panichida – Memorial of the Dead (English)This is a training CD of the memorial prayer that is prayed for a deceased layman the night before the funeral, created by St. Elias UGCC in Brampton, Ontario which we share here through … Continue reading →

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