
Today’s hymns speak of how Christ made those who ascended Mt Tabor with Him “partakers of (His) otherworldly glory.” The Apostles, “overcome with fear, fell headlong upon the earth.”
Today’s hymns speak of how Christ made those who ascended Mt Tabor with Him “partakers of (His) otherworldly glory.” The Apostles, “overcome with fear, fell headlong upon the earth.”
The Martyrs Anicetus and Photius (his nephew) were natives of Nicomedia. Anicetus, a military official, denounced the emperor Diocletian (284-305) for setting up in the city square an implement of execution for frightening Christians. The enraged emperor ordered Saint Anicetus to be tortured, and…
Saint Alexander, Bishop of Comana, lived during the third century not far from Neocaesarea. He studied the Holy Scripture and knew many scientific disciplines. Taking upon himself the exploit of holy foolishness, the saint lived in poverty, selling coal in the city square. Many, seeing his face…
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries the Dagestanis were continually raiding and pillaging the Davit-Gareji Wilderness. They destroyed churches and monasteries, stole sacred objects, and tortured and killed many of the monks who labored there. A Dagestani army invaded the Davit-Gareji Wilderness…
The Martyrs Pamphilus and Capiton were beheaded by the sword in the area of Oliurea near Constantinople.
No Public Services
Until further notice, there will be no public services at Ss. Peter & Paul due to the Coronavirus.
On Wednesday, May 4th, we return to our Bible Study on the Gospel of St. John (chapter 10). The study class is held every Wednesday on Zoom from 7 to 8:00p.m. It is open to all parishioners and anyone desiring to know better the Holy Gospel. Please consider inviting whoever you think may be interested! You may connect to all of the Zoom Meetings using the link or meeting ID below: https://zoom.us/j/3539391994
Meeting ID: 353 939 1994 / Password: 181591
Hope to see you on Zoom!
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Manville, NJ 08835
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