O give thanks to the LORD , call on His name, make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing praises to Him, tell of all His wonderful works! Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! (1 Chron 16:8-10)

O give thanks to the LORD , call on His name, make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing praises to Him, tell of all His wonderful works! Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! (1 Chron 16:8-10)

Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, with trembling kiss His feet, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way; for His wrath is quickly kindled.      (Ps 2:10-12)

Synaxis of the Archbishop Michael and the other Bodiless Powers- Commanders of the heavenly hosts, we who are unworthy beseech you, by your prayers encompass us beneath the wings of your immaterial glory, and faithfully preserve us who fall down and cry to you: “Deliver us from all harm, for you are the commanders of the powers on high!” (Troparion — Tone 4)

Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD , and greatly to be praised, and He is to be held in awe above all gods. (1 Chron 16:23-25)

Advent Starts tomorrow - Advent reminds us of God’s promise to send the Messiah. Advent is when we try to learn and re-fresh ourselves on how to choose love and choose God in our lives and to prepare with prayer and fasting for his Nativity. Prophet Isiah tells us: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isa 9:6)                    Be spiritually ready for this great event!

Advent Starts today - Advent reminds us of God’s promise to send the Messiah. Advent is when we try to learn and re-fresh ourselves on how to choose love and choose God in our lives and to prepare with prayer and fasting for his Nativity. Prophet Isiah tells us: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isa 9:6) Be spiritually ready for this great event!

Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew - With zeal, you followed Christ the Master, who in His goodness, appeared on earth to mankind. Summoning you from the custom house, He revealed you as a chosen apostle: the proclaimer of the Gospel to the whole world! Therefore, divinely eloquent Matthew, we honor your precious memory! Entreat merciful God that He may grant our souls remission of transgressions. (Troparion — Tone 3)

Today is the prelude of the good will of God, of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. The Virgin appears in the temple of God, in anticipation proclaiming Christ to all. Let us rejoice and sing to her: "Rejoice, O Fulfillment of the Creator's dispensation." (Kontakion — Tone 4)

The most pure Temple of the Savior; the precious Chamber and Virgin; the sacred Treasure of the glory of God, is presented today to the house of the Lord. She brings with her the grace of the Spirit, therefore, the angels of God praise her: “Truly this woman is the abode of heaven.” Kontakion — Tone 4

O give thanks to the LORD , for He is good; for His steadfast love endures for ever! (1 Chron 16:34)

O give thanks to the LORD , for He is good; for His steadfast love endures for ever! (1 Chron 16:34)

Andrew, first-called of the Apostles and brother of the foremost disciple, entreat the Master of all to grant peace to the world and to our souls great mercy. (Troparion — Tone 4)