Tag Archives: 2019

Wishing all on the New Calendar a Merry Christmas and a Joyous Nativity Season 2019! And a Joyous Feast of St Herman of Alaska to All on the Traditional Calendar!


Wishing all on the Gregorian Calendar a Joyous Christmas and Nativity Season!  And a “Merry St Hermanmass” to all on the traditional Calendar.  (Merry St Hermanmass is a phrase I have heard in jest at our Parish and yet it … Continue reading

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Sunday Snapshot: Agia Sophia Book shop Opens in Bend!


27th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone two. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fish Allowed The Conception by St. Anna of the Most Holy Theotokos.  New Martyr Priest Sergius Mechev of Moscow (1941).  Prophetess Anna (Hannah) (1100 B.C.), mother of the Prophet Samuel. The Parish of St … Continue reading

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A Joyous Feast of St Nicholas to All! Dec 2019


A Joyous Feast to all!  St Nicholas guard us with your prayers!     Churches dedicated to St. Nicholas in the NW are Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Seattle,  Sfântul Nicolae in BC, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Portland,  St Nicholas and Dimitrios … Continue reading

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Nativity Fast Advent Retreat and Fellowship of the Cross for Young Adults Dec 13-14th, 2019 at Holy Cross Church, Yakima, WA


25 th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone eight. Nativity (St. Philip’s Fast). Fish Allowed Apodosis of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple. Hieromartyr Clement, pope of Rome (101).  St Clement, Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians. Great-martyr Catherine of Alexandria … Continue reading

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A Joyous Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos to All! 2019


 The Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple.  A Joyous Feast to All! Holy Resurrection Parish in Vancouver, BC/† Свято-Воскресенский Русский Православный Собор, Ванкувер celebrating the Feast in 2011.   Hamatoura Monastery has some very nice e-cards that tell … Continue reading

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A Joyous Feast of St Demetrios to All! 2019


Holy and Glorious Great-martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer of Thessalonica (306) Wishing all a Joyous Feast of St Demetrios!   May the Great Saint pray for all those facing suffering for Christ sake.  And May He pray that the Church would live in peace … Continue reading

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¨The New Greek Americans 1960-2018¨ a Documentary Presented by Greeks in Washington Seattle, Wa Nov 17, 2019


Demetrius (Parental) Saturday. Remembrance of the dead. Great-martyr Artemius at Antioch (362). PURPOSE:  The Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State  FB Presents:  

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A Celebration Of Rouvelas And Kaltsounis Award Winners  at St Demetrios Seattle Nov14, 2019


Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). Martyrs Nazarius, Gervase, Protase, and Celsus of Milan (1st c.). Venerable Parasceva (Petka) of Epibatima, Thrace, whose relics are in Iasi, Romania (11th c.). St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle. (fb) presents: A Celebration … Continue reading

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Late Notice! Tomorrow¨Spiritual Warfare Retreat with Joy Corey¨ at Holy Myrrhbearers in Bonners, Ferry Idaho Oct 26, 2019


New Hieromartyr John (1930).  New Hieromartyr John (Pommer) bishop of Riga (1934). Venerable Laurence (1937).  New Hieromartyr Nicholas confessor mitropoliten of Alma-Ata (1955).  Martyr Domnina of Anazarbus (286).  St. Martin the Merciful, bishop of Tours (397). Holy Myrrhbearer Orthodox Church (fb) Presents:  Sorry … Continue reading

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¨Christmas in Constantinople¨ by Cappella Romana Vancouver, Seattle, Portland Dec 19, 20, 21- 22 2019


Apostles Philemon and Archippus, Martyr Apphia, wife of Philemon, and St. Onesimus, disciple of St. Paul (ca. 109).   Cappella Romana (FB) presents: Christmas in Constantinople This Christmas, journey through time and space with Cappella Romana to experience the holiday in Constantinople. Hear Byzantine music in Greek … Continue reading

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¨Kastalsky Requiem: Memory Eternal to the Fallen Heroes¨ by Cappella Romana Nov 8 Seattle Nov 9 Portland , Lincoln City 11th, 2019


Venerable Cosmas the Hymnographer, bishop of Maiuma (787). St. Euphrosyne (Mezenova) the Faster, schema-abbess of Siberia (1918).  New Hieromartyr Nicholas confessor mitropoliten of Alma-Ata (1955). New Hieromartyr Alexander priest (1940).   Cappella Romana (FB) presents: Kastalsky Requiem: Memory Eternal to the Fallen Heroes … Continue reading

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¨Herzegovina Evening ¨at the Church of St Michael Burnaby, Vancouver, British Columbia Nov 2nd, 2019


Hieromartyr Cyprian, Virgin-martyr Justina and Martyr Theoctist of Nicomedia (304). Blessed Andrew, fool-for-Christ at Constantinople (911). The Parish of St Michael the Archangel/СРПСКА ПРАВОСЛАВНА  ЦРКВА  СВ. АРХАНГЕЛ  МИХАИЛО  –  ВАНКУВЕР   in Burnaby, BC. (FB) presents: Драга браћо и сестре, Позивамо вас на традиционално Херцеговачко вече 2. новембра у свечаној сали наше цркве. 19:00 … Continue reading

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Menś and Womenś Retreats at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Arlington, Nov 8 and 9, 2019


Uncovering of the relics of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco the Wonderworker (ROCOR) St Andrew Orthodox Church   (fb) in Arlington, Washington presents:

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Don´t Miss the 16th Annual Greek Fest at St Annes in Corvallis Oregon Oct 12-13, 2019


Venerable Chariton the Confessor, abbot of Palestine (350). Venerables Cyril, schemamonk and Maria, schemanun (1337) (parents of St. Sergius of Radonezh). Uncovering of the relics of St. Elizabeth Romanov (1918). St Anne’s Orthodox Church in Corvallis, Oregon (fb) presents its Greek Fest.   OPA!  (Reposted … Continue reading

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¨Orthodox Liturgy and Books¨ a Lecture by Archbishop Benjamin at Whitworth University Oct 14, 2019


Venerable Chariton the Confessor, abbot of Palestine (350). Venerables Cyril, schemamonk and Maria, schemanun (1337) (parents of St. Sergius of Radonezh). Uncovering of the relics of St. Elizabeth Romanov (1918). Orthodox Archbishop to Speak at Whitworth University Whitworth University is honored to host Archbishop … Continue reading

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St Kosmas West Conference “Technology and Orthodoxy” Sanger, California Nov 15-17, 2019


Holy Protomartyr and Equal-to-the-Apostles Thecla of Iconium (1st c.). Saint Kosmas West Conference presents:  Only a few spots still Available!  This is not a local conference but one that may be of interest to some in the area.  

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Men’s Retreat “Orthodox Spiritual Life Finding a Balance” at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland, OR Oct 18-20, 2019


Holy Protomartyr and Equal-to-the-Apostles Thecla of Iconium (1st c.). Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral fb presents: 5th Annual Men’s Ministry Retreat, October 18-20 The Men’s Ministry of Holy Trinity invites men of all ages to its annual retreat, led by Fr. Deacon Dr. … Continue reading

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Sunday Snapshot: The Visit of the Miraculous Myrrhstreaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God to a NW Parish this past August/Sept, 2019


The Conception of the Honorable, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John. Canonization (1977) of St. Innocent Metropolitan of Moscow. “Hawaiian” Myrrh-streaming Iveron Ikon of the Theotokos (2007). St. John the Baptist Church in Post Falls fb recently was blessed with the visit of … Continue reading

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Fellowship of the Cross for East and West of the Cascades! Oct 25-26, 2019 in Goldendale WA


The Conception of the Honorable, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John. Canonization (1977) of St. Innocent Metropolitan of Moscow. Prophet Elijah Mission in Ellensburg Washington presents:  Fellowship of the Cross in Goldendale, Washington!  

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Family Retreat at St John’s Monastery in Goldendale, Oct 26, 2019


The Conception of the Honorable, Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist John. Canonization (1977) of St. Innocent Metropolitan of Moscow. “Hawaiian” Myrrh-streaming Iveron Ikon of the Theotokos (2007). St John the Forerunner Monastery  presents:    

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