St. Mary of Egypt

Apr 9, 2022 | News, Saint of the day

St. Mary of Egypt is commemorated today, and always on the 5th Sunday of the Great Fast. She lived during the sixth century, and passed away in a remarkable manner in 522. She began her life as a young woman who followed the passions of the body, running away from her...

Practical Aspects of Confession

Mar 26, 2022 | News

In today’ society, which is full of temptations, the importance of Confession in our spiritual lives is greater than ever. Therefore, it is so important to understand the practical aspects of Confession, which we tend to forget. First, before you come to confession...

Recommendations for Great Lent

Mar 7, 2022 | News

The Orthodox Church has established several ways to prepare ourselves for the greatest of feasts, Pascha.  We are not “making up” for past sins. We are not “making sacrifices” to or for God.  Instead we use the 6 weeks of Great Lent and Holy Week which follows to...