Afterfeast of the Elevation of the Cross From September 15 until the Leavetaking, we sing “O come, let us worship and fall down before Christ. O son of God crucified in the flesh, save us who sing to Thee: Alleluia” at weekday Liturgies following the Little Entrance. Martyr Sophia and her three daughters at Rome...
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Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora, and Nymphodora, at Nicomedia Commemorated on September 10 The Holy Virgins Menodora, Nymphodora, and Metrodora (305-311), were sisters from Bithynia (Asia Minor). Distinguished for their special piety, they wanted to preserve their virginity and avoid worldly associations. They chose a solitary place for themselves in the wilderness and spent their lives in deeds...
Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora, and Nymphodora, at Nicomedia Commemorated on September 10 Join us for Sunday before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sunday 10am, Matins 11am, Divine Liturgy The Holy Virgins Menodora, Nymphodora, and Metrodora (305-311), were sisters from Bithynia (Asia Minor). Distinguished for their special piety, they wanted to preserve their virginity and avoid worldly...