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Saint Nikēphóros the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople
Saint Nikēphóros the Confessor, Patriarch of Constantinople

Saint Nikēphóros was a dignitary at the court of the Empress Irene (797-802). After embracing monasticism, he became widely known for his piety. He assumed the Patriarchal Throne of Constantinople in 806 and became a zealous defender of the holy Icons. In 815, the Iconoclast Emperor Leo the…

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New Martyr John the New of Sochi, who suffered at Belgrade
New Martyr John the New of Sochi, who suffered at Belgrade

The Holy Great Martyr John the New of Sochi, lived in the fourteenth century in the city of Trebizond. He was a merchant, devout and firm in his Orthodoxy, and generous to the poor. Once, he happened to be sailing on a ship while pursuing his trading activities. The captain of the ship was not…

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Uncovering of the relics of Venerable Juliana, Princess of Vyazma

The relics of the holy Princess Juliana of Vyazma were uncovered in 1819. Saint Juliana’s body was buried in the Torzhok cathedral on the right side by the south doors in 1407. Later, a tomb for her relics was built at the Savior-Transfiguration cathedral, where she healed many. In…

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Icon of the Mother of God of Kiev-Bratsk
Icon of the Mother of God of Kiev-Bratsk

The Kiev-Bratsk Icon of the Mother of God is also commemorated on September 6, May 10, and on Saturday of the Fifth Week of Great Lent.

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Venerable Erasmus of Ochrid
Venerable Erasmus of Ochrid

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  • Sat
    3Jun

    5:00 Great Vespers
  • Sun
    4Jun

    PENTECOST
    9:15 3rd Hour
    9:30 Divine Liturgy and
    Kneeling Prayers of Pentecost

    Parish Picnic
    High Ridge Park
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    10Jun

    5:00 Great Vespers
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