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Word of Wisdom
Archbishop Nicolae’s Meditation at the beginning of the Dormition Fast, 2010
Before the glorious feast of the Falling Asleep of the Ever-Virgin Mary, the Church has established a short time of fasting for two weeks. Every fasting period is a time of spiritual quest, of asceticism and prayer to fulfill a purpose. In this case can be no other purpose than to perceive some of this great mystery that is the person of the Virgin Mary and her role in our salvation.
In order to do this we could refer to one of the icons of the Ever-Virgin Mary, namely to the one called the Merciful one (eleousa). The oldest reference conducts to a XIIth century Russian icon, well known and revered in Russia and the Orthodox world. In this icon, Christ the Child is held with both hands by the Virgin Mary, and caresses her face with His hand. The Mother of God inclines her face to the Child, as if responding to her Son's caresses. The child Jesus holds a document that makes us think of the words of St. John the Evangelist and the Word was made flesh. The Infant's cross feet symbolizes undoubtedly His Passion.…read more
The Church Today
A Meditation by Vicar Bishop Ioan Casian of Vicina
"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14).…read more
News
Your Eminence, On behalf of all clergy and faithful of our Romanian Archdiocese I have the high privilege and distinct honor to offer our congratulations and best wishes to Your Eminence on your election as the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. ...(Continue)
Father Archimandrite Jerome Newville was buried
On Friday, August 27 at 11.00 am, Father Archimandrite Jerome Newville’s funeral was held at Holy Trinity parish in Clayton, WI. His Eminence Archbishop Nicolae surrounded by four priests served a special funeral service for monks. In the attendance were the family, other clergy, and many faithful of Holy Trinity parish who have known Father Jerome. ...(Continue)
Archbishop Nicolae participates in the Funeral Services for Metropolitan Christopher of Serbian Orthodox Church of North and South Americas
Hundreds of faithful and clergy from across the United States gathered at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, IL on August 23-24, 2010 to bid farewell to His Eminence Metropolitan Christopher of blessed repose, who fell asleep in the Lord on August 18th....(Continue)
In Memoriam: Archimandrite Jerome L. Newville
As many Orthodox clergy and faithful in North America, Archimandrite Jerome was born into another faith. He was born into a Protestant family. Being led by God, he became an Orthodox Christian with the help of a pious medical doctor during the years he was studying church history. ...(Continue)
In Memoriam: His Eminence, Metropolitan Christopher
His Eminence, Metropolitan Christopher [Kovacevich] of Libertyville and Chicago of the Serbian Orthodox Church fell alseep in the Lord here on Wednesday, August 18, 2010....(Continue)
Our parishes
Three Hierarchs Romanian Orthodox Mission
Address: 325 Waring Road
Phone: 315-446-6186
Website: www.rocsyr.com
Mailing address: P.O. Box 261, Camilus, NY 13224. Services held at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church.
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Archbishop Nicolae's
Pastoral Itinerary
September 12, 2010 - Divine Liturgy at St. Dimitrios parish, Toronto, ON
September 11, 2010 - Divine Liturgy at the Holy Cross Monastery, Toronto, ON
September 8, 2010 - Nativity of the Mother of God – Divine Liturgy at Sts. Constantine and Helen Cathedral, Chicago
September 5, 2010 - Divine Liturgy at the Nativity of the Mother of God Mission, Austin, TX
September 4, 2010 - Divine Liturgy at the Annunciation Chapel, San Antonio, TX
Bishop Ioan Casian's Pastoral Itinerary
September 9, 2010 - Pilgrimage to Greece and Mount Athos
September 8, 2010 - Nativity of the Mother of God - Divine Liturgy at the Protection of the Mother of God Monastery, Wentworth, QC
September 5, 2010 - Divine liturgy at the Nativity of the Mother of God parish, Gatineau, QC
August 29, 2010 - Divine Liturgy at the All Saints Camp, Emlenton, PA
August 22, 2010 - Divine Liturgy at the All Saints Camp, Emlenton, PA