Vespers and Matins – Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On July 2, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. John Maximovitch, one of the most beloved saints of the modern era.

St. John's devotion, pastoral care, and steadfast faith continue to strengthen Orthodox Christians throughout the world and serve as a living example of holiness.

As we commemorate St. John, we are encouraged to deepen our trust in Christ, cultivate a life of prayer, and seek the grace of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives.

Our next livestream is scheduled for July 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Akathist to Ss Peter and Paul – Monday, June 29, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

Our next livestream will be on July 1, 2026 at 6:30pm (Eastern).

Please join us then!

Prayer List for the Week of June 28, 2026

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen,  Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Fr. Epiphanios, Maria, Galina, Nikolay, Zoya, Georgiy, Agrafena, Kapitolina, Ekaterina, Viktor, Ilia, Leonid, Loukia, Valeriy, Maria, Esther, Snezana, Rodica, Andrew

Readings for the Week of June 28, 2026

6/28: Romans 6:18-23; Matthew 8:5-13

6/29: 2 Corinthians 11:21-12:9; Matthew 16:13-19

6/30: 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; Mark 3:13-19

7/1: Romans 15:7-16; Matthew 12:38-45

7/2: Hebrews 7:26-8:2; John 10:9-16

7/3: Romans 16:1-16; Matthew 13:4-9

7/4: Romans 8:14-21; Matthew 9:9-13

Typica Livestream – Friday, June 26, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On June 26, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. David of Thessalonica. Revered for his life of ascetic discipline and profound devotion to God, St. David remains a cherished example of prayerful perseverance and Christian humility.

The Scripture readings for this service are Romans 11:25–36 and Matthew 12:1–8. The Apostle Paul's words lead us to marvel at the depth of God's wisdom and mercy, while the Gospel reminds us that the Lord desires mercy and compassion from His people. Together, these passages reveal the loving providence of God and His call to a life transformed by grace.

The witness of St. David encourages us to seek the Kingdom of God through prayer, repentance, and steadfast faith. His example reminds us that holiness is cultivated through a life centered on Christ and sustained by trust in His mercy.

Our next livestream is scheduled for June 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Words from the Saints -- June 25, 2026

“The principal thing is to stand before God with the mind in the heart, and to go on standing before Him unceasingly day and night, until the end of life.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“Trust in God. God will not abandon us. He knows what each soul needs.” --St. Paisios the Athonite

“Where there is simplicity, there are a hundred angels; where there is cunning, there is not one.” --St. Ambrose of Optina

“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds.” --St. Basil the Great

“It is better to be imperfectly united to God than perfectly separated from Him.” --St. Gregory the Theologian

“The heart itself is but a small vessel, yet dragons are there, and lions; there are poisonous beasts and all the treasures of wickedness; but there too is God, the angels, life and the Kingdom.” --St. Macarius the Great

“Only those who have learned to trust in God can truly be free from anxiety.” --St. Nikolai of Žiča

Vespers Livestream – Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On June 25, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Febronia the Virgin of Palmyra. Through the evening prayers of the Church, we honor a saint whose purity of heart, steadfast faith, and courageous witness continue to inspire Orthodox Christians throughout the world.

Holy Martyr Febronia remained faithful to Christ even in the face of suffering and persecution. Her life reveals the power of God's grace at work in those who trust completely in Him. Through her example, we are reminded that the Christian life is a continual offering of love, devotion, and faithfulness to the Lord.

As we gather in Orthodox Christian worship, may the witness of Holy Martyr Febronia encourage us to persevere in prayer, grow in holiness, and remain steadfast in our commitment to Christ and His Church.

Our next livestream is scheduled for June 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Prayer List for the Week of June 21, 2026

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Irene, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen,  Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Andrew, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Fr. Epiphanios, Maria, Galina, Nikolay, Zoya, Georgiy, Agrafena, Kapitolina, Ekaterina, Viktor, Ilia, Leonid, Loukia, Valeriy, Maria, Esther, Snezana, Rodica

Readings for the Week of June 21, 2026

6/21: Romans 5:1–10; Matthew 6:22–33

6/22: Romans 9:18–33; Matthew 11:2–15

6/23: Romans 10:11–11:2; Matthew 11:16–20

6/24: Romans 13:11–14:4; Luke 1:5–25, 57–68, 76, 80

6/25: Romans 11:13–24; Matthew 11:27–30

6/26: Romans 11:25–36; Matthew 12:1–8

6/27: Romans 6:11–17; Matthew 8:14–23

Words from the Saints -- June 18, 2026

“The man who truly loves God keeps His commandments.” --St. Maximus the Confessor

“Humility is the robe of the Godhead.” --St. Isaac the Syrian

“Prayer is food for the soul. Do not starve yourself.” --St. John Chrysostom

“The beginning of salvation is to condemn oneself.” --St. Joseph the Hesychast

“The ladder to the Kingdom is within you, hidden in your soul.” --St. Isaac the Syrian

“He who has humility for his portion has God for his helper.” --St. Barsanuphius the Great

“The Gospel was given not for knowledge alone, but for the transformation of life.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“The Lord did not say ‘learn from Me’ because I fasted, but ‘because I am meek and humble in heart.’” --St. John Climacus

Typica Livestream – Monday, June 15, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On June 15, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Prophet Amos. Though called from humble beginnings, Amos faithfully proclaimed God's message of righteousness and repentance, becoming a powerful witness to divine truth and justice.

The Scripture readings appointed for this service are Romans 7:1–13 and Matthew 9:36–10:8. The Apostle Paul teaches that through Christ we are freed from the dominion of sin and called to a new life of holiness. In the Gospel, Christ reveals His compassion for humanity and commissions His disciples to carry the good news of the Kingdom to the world.

The life of the Holy Prophet Amos reminds us that God often works through humble servants to accomplish His purposes. His example encourages us to remain faithful to God's commandments, attentive to His voice, and committed to living lives marked by repentance, mercy, and truth.

Our next livestream is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Prayer List for the Week of June 14, 2026

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen,  Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Andrew, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Fr. Epiphanios, Maria, Galina, Nikolay, Zoya, Georgiy, Agrafena, Kapitolina, Ekaterina, Viktor, Ilia, Leonid, Loukia, Valeriy, Maria, Esther, Snezana, Rodica

Readings for the Week of June 14, 2026

6/14: Romans 2:10-16; Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 4:18-5:12

6/15: Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 9:36-10:8

6/16: Romans 7:14-8:2; Matthew 10:9-15

6/17: Romans 8:2-13; Matthew 10:16-22

6/18: Romans 8:22-27; Matthew 10:23-31

6/19: Romans 9:6-19; Matthew 10:32-36; 11:1

6/20: Romans 3:28-4:3; Matthew 7:24-8:4

Typica Livestream – Friday, June 12, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On June 12, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Onuphrios the Great of Egypt. Revered throughout the Orthodox Church for his life of ascetic devotion and profound communion with God, St. Onuphrios remains a model of faithful perseverance and spiritual dedication.

The Scripture readings appointed for this service are Romans 5:17–6:2 and Matthew 9:14–17. These passages emphasize the abundance of God's grace through Jesus Christ and the new life that believers receive through Him. The Gospel further reveals that the transforming power of Christ calls us to embrace a renewed way of life shaped by the Kingdom of God.

The witness of St. Onuphrios reminds us that the pursuit of holiness requires steadfast prayer, trust in divine providence, and a continual turning of the heart toward God. His example encourages us to seek spiritual growth through repentance and faithful participation in the life of the Church.

Our next livestream is scheduled for June 15, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Words from the Saints -- June 11, 2026

“The road to the Kingdom is narrow, but it is filled with the footprints of the saints.” --St. Nicholas Velimirovich

“Christ asks from us not perfection, but humility and repentance.” --St. Paisios the Athonite

“The saints were not made saints because they were without weakness, but because they did not despair in the struggle.” --St. John Chrysostom

“Permit me to be an imitator of the suffering of my God.” --St. Ignatius of Antioch

“Do not fear the struggle. Where there is no struggle, there is no virtue.” --St. Theophan the Recluse

“The saints are lights in the world because they first became aflame with the love of God.” --St. Basil the Great

“The pure heart becomes a dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.” --St. Nektarios of Aegina

“The Christian’s glory is not in earthly honor, but in faithfulness to Christ.” --St. Tikhon of Zadonsk

“The soul that truly loves God counts every trial as gain.” --St. Macarius the Great

Vespers Livestream – Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On June 11, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas. As we gather in the evening prayer of the Church, we honor these faithful apostles whose missionary labors and steadfast witness helped establish the foundations of Christian faith throughout the world.

The Scripture readings appointed for this service—1 Peter 1:3–9, 1 Peter 1:13–19, and 1 Peter 2:11–24—call believers to live in the hope of the Resurrection, pursue holiness, and follow Christ with faithfulness and perseverance. These apostolic teachings echo the lives of Bartholomew and Barnabas, who devoted themselves completely to the proclamation of the Gospel.

Through Orthodox Christian worship, we are invited to deepen our commitment to Christ and to grow in faith through prayer, repentance, and trust in God's providence. The witness of the apostles continues to inspire the Church to carry the light of the Gospel into every generation.

Our next livestream will take place on June 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

Matins Livestream – Monday, June 8, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On June 8, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Translation of the Relics of the Great Martyr Theodore. As the Church honors the sacred memory of this courageous witness to Christ, we gather in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving for God's work through His saints.

The Scripture readings appointed for this service are Romans 2:28–3:18 and Matthew 6:21–24; 7:9–11. These passages teach us that authentic faith is not merely outward but is revealed through a heart transformed by God's grace. The Gospel further calls us to seek heavenly treasures and to place our trust in the loving care of our Father in heaven.

The witness of the Great Martyr Theodore reminds us that faithfulness to Christ requires both courage and perseverance. His example encourages believers to remain steadfast in prayer and to seek the eternal Kingdom above all earthly concerns.

Our next livestream is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

Readings for the Week of June 7, 2026

6/7: Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30

6/8: Romans 2:28-3:18; Matthew 6:21-24; 7:9-11

6/9: Romans 4:4-12; Matthew 7:15-21

6/10: Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 7:21-23

6/11: Romans 5:10-16; Matthew 8:23-27

6/12: Romans 5:17-6:2; Matthew 9:14-17

6/13: Romans 3:19-26; Matthew 7:1-8

Prayer List for the Week of June 7, 2026

For healing: Abbot Tryphon, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Emilian, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Alexander, Fr. Vil, Hierodeacon Gorazd, Fr. Deacon Jorge, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Subdeacon Nicholas, Justin, Steven, Marian, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Andrew, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Emily, William, Charles, Hank, Mary Jane, Mary Jo, Clara, Margaret, Susan, Randall, Nestor, Rita, Kathleen,  Danielle, Natalie, Arthur, Nicole, Rene, Michael, Marc, Paul, Michael, Daniel, Gerald, Rhonda, Madeline, Marcella, Darina, Philip, Jodi, Elena, Tikhon, Daria, Mark, Alexis, Nathan, Ann, Herman, Daria, Ava, Christopher, Walter, Andrew, Ola, Constantin, Diana, Gloria, Luke, Lorraine, Paula, Doug, Lori, Dwight, Thomas, Joschua, Catalin, Carmen, Charles, Renalda, Maria, Ekaterina, Galina, Elena, Vadim, Maxim, Vadim, Andreas, Nina, Aleftina and children, Anna, Nikolay, Katerina, Georgios, Keith

For God’s protection: all who are missing

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military; all emergency medical workers, firefighters and police officers

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. **

Departed: Fr. Epiphanios, Mary Jane, Octavia, Galen, Marie, Sonia, Maria, Galina, Nikolay, Zoya, Georgiy, Agrafena, Kapitolina, Ekaterina, Viktor, Ilia, Leonid, Loukia, Valeriy

Matins Livestream – Friday, June 5, 2026

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On June 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Hieromartyr Dorotheos, Bishop of Tyre, who faithfully shepherded the people of God and courageously endured persecution for the sake of the Gospel. His steadfast devotion to Christ remains an enduring example of faithful leadership and sacrificial service within the Church.

The appointed Scripture readings are Romans 2:14–29 and Matthew 5:33–41. These passages call believers to inward righteousness, sincerity of heart, truthfulness, patience, and love even amid suffering and injustice. Christ’s teachings remind the faithful that holiness is revealed through humility, mercy, and unwavering trust in God.

We warmly invite you to join our next livestream on June 8, 2026, at 8:00 AM.