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Word of Wisdom
PASTORAL LETTER ON THE FEAST OF OUR LORD’S RESURRECTION 2012
Most Reverend Fathers,
Beloved Faithful,
Christ is risen!
At the end of the journey of Lent, God has again granted us to proclaim to one another the great joy of the Savior’s Resurrection and to share in the Light that shines from the empty tomb. We have journeyed guided by the Light of Christ that illumines all (Pre-sanctified Liturgy), we have prayed for those who are called to holy illumination, to the bath of baptism, and we have all prepared to see Christ shining forth in the unapproachable light of the Resurrection (Resurrection Canon, First Ode).
On the night of Holy Pascha we hear the Prologue from John’s Gospel, which reveals to us the light of God the Word: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (John 1:1, 4-5). Life was in Him, in God the Word, and life was the light of mankind. Paradoxical words, that speak to us about the life of mankind and about their light. Life was in God, and all mankind lives if it shares in that life from God. And becomes light like the source of life, for the Word, the true light that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world (John 1:9). God was the life and the light of mankind. And the darkness could not overcome the light, nor the life, or rather, the light of life that comes from God. Which means that mankind’s understanding was illumined by communion with God, and no shadow or darkness could alter that light of communion.…read more
The Church Today
A Meditation by Vicar Bishop Ioan Casian of Vicina
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14).…read more
News
Brookline, MA – May 2, 2012 - Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) announced today that applications are being received for the position of North American Chaplain. The position is being increased to half-time, and will be held by an Orthodox clergyman who will also have the ability to continue to serve a parish or other ministry....(Continue)
Eastern Canada Deanery Clergy Conference in Toronto
On Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, 2012, priests from Eastern Canada Deanery met at St. Dimitrios/Three Holy Hierarchs parish in Toronto. Along with His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae and His Grace Vicar Bishop Ioan Casian, participants discussed current administrative and pastoral-mission issues of the parishes.
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Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry Sunday
We, the Hierarchs of the Assembly of Bishops, are by the grace of God blessed to designate the Sixth Sunday of Pascha, which this year falls on May 20, as Prison Ministry Awareness Sunday. ...(Continue)
Central USA Deanery Clergy Conference in Chicago
On Saturday May 5, 2012, priests from Central USA Deanery met at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Chicago. Along with His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae, the priests discussed current administrative and pastoral-mission issues of the parishes.
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RELIGION OLYMPICS 2012
On Sunday, April 29, 2012, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae, in six metropolitan centers of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in the Americas was held the final stage of the Religious Olympics. ...(Continue)
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Phone: 613-878-1263
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Archbishop Nicolae's
Pastoral Itinerary
May 20, 2012 - Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, Chicago
May 13, 2012 - Divine Liturgy at St. Dimitrios / Sts. Three Hierarchs parish, Richmond Hill, ON
May 11, 2012 - Clergy Conference of the Deanery for Eastern Canada, St. Dimitrios parish, Richmond Hill, ON
May 6, 2012 - Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, Chicago
May 5, 2012 - Clergy Conference of the Deanery for Central USA, Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, Chicago
Bishop Ioan Casian's Pastoral Itinerary
May 20, 2012 - Divine Liturgy at the Protection of the Mother of God Monastery, Wentworth, QC
May 13, 2012 - Divine Liturgy at St. Dimitrios parish, Toronto, ON
May 11, 2012 - Clergy Conference of the Deanery for Eastern Canada, St. Dimitrios parish, Richmond Hill, ON
May 6, 2012 - Divine Liturgy at St. Steven the Great Mission, Oshawa, ON
April 29, 2012 - Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter and Paul parish, New York