Saints Feasts and Readings for Monday, March 03, 2025
(First Monday of Lent - Clean Monday)
Old testament Readings
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Orthodox Christianity
The first Christian communities began in the lands near the Mediterranean Sea, over 2,000 years ago. In these Eastern cities, the fundamentals of our Faith were proclaimed at the Seven Ecumenical Councils. The Greek Orthodox Church embodies and expresses the rich spiritual treasures of Eastern Christian beliefs. One definition of the word ‘Orthodox’ is “true praise.” To bless, praise, and glorify God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the fundamental purpose of the Church. All of her activities, even her doctrinal formulations, are directed toward this goal.
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Metropolitan's Messages • March 1, 2025
Reflection for Great and Holy Lent 2025
The goal of our Lenten journey – the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ – is to return to our true selves, which is a return to God and to communion or fellowship with Him.
Read MoreMeditations • March 1, 2025
Paradise Lost and Ways to Regain It
we cannot achieve our goal of a comely shape and physical health by mere wishful thinking, in the same way we cannot experience the victory and joy of Easter, without traveling through Great Lent and practicing its disciplines
Read MorePress Releases • February 25, 2025
Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers to be Hosted in Irvine
Please join in prayer and fellowship for Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Saint Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA.
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