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Synaxis of Archangel Gabriel
- Cover us beneath the shelter of your ethereal wings . . . deliver us from danger, O Prince of the Powers! Gabriel is a central figure in the Annunciation (Lk 1.26-38) announcing the Incarnation to Mary and through her, to us. Proklos of Constantinople (d. 464) extended the Eve-Mary Parallel and saw in the [...]
Fasting – Solidarity With Others
Earlier this week I posted on Feasts – and the converstaion took an interesting and unexpected direction to discuss fasting and the customary fasting periods before Pascha, and other feast days. I’ve been pondering this thread of the conversation ever since, been doing some reading too. It struck me this morning that many (if not [...]
A Pre-Christmas Paradox?
At yesterday’s Liturgy we commemorated the Ancestors of Christ – all those who through faithfulness and wisdom contribute to our understanding the whole story of the immanent Incarnation and our salvation. They have taught us, and we now invite them to join with us in our joyful expectation of the coming Incarnation. Yesterday’s Gospel – [...]
St. Nicholas of Myra
Saturday (6 Dec) we celebrated the feast of St. Nicholas of Myra. For me, this is the “beginning” of the Nativity season. This is the day that we decorate the house – the tree though, does not go up until Christmas Eve – small gifts are given, and we enjoy a good meal with family [...]