February 2, 2025
Encounter of Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ with Simeon and Anna
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him according to the custom of the Law, then he took Him into his arms and blessed God, and said, “Now You may dismiss Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a Light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for the glory of Your people Israel.” (Luke 2:25-32)
The icon is of the Encounter of the Lord with Simeon and Anna.
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Feasts & Fasts - January
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When You were baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, * worship of the Trinity was revealed, * for the Father's voice bore witness to You, calling You His “beloved Son”, * and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of these words. * O Christ God, * Who appeared and enlightened the world, glory to You! (Troparion) |
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January February Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and Ethopia, and for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty around the world. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting dontations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can! |
Teachings of Christ the Savior
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7,8 ESV)
Truth to Live By
"One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want." (Proverbs 11:24 ESV)
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