Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
9 Oct 09: In Memory of Archimandrite Matthew (Mormyl)
In Memory of Achimandrite Matthew (Mormyl)
by Subdeacon Nicholas Cowall (Kovalenko),
Chair of the Liturgical Music committee of the Australia and New Zealand Diocese. (more…)
8 Oct 09: Australian pilgrims in Chernovtsi, Ukraine (conclusion) – photoreport
1. Nativity monastery
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8 Oct 09: Australian pilgrims visit the Pochaev Lavra (14 Sept) – photoreport
1. Early monday morning
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8 Oct 09: Australian pilgrims in Chernovtsi, Ukraine (12-13 Sept) – photoreport
1. Reading evening prayers in English
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8 Oct 09: Homily on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost
17th Sunday after Pentecost – the Canaanite Woman
Homily From “The One Thing Needful,” Sermons of Archbishop Andrei (Rymarenko)
So last Sunday’s Gospel told us that the talent is that strength which the Lord gives us to fulfill His commandments of love for God and neighbor.
In today’s Gospel the Holy Church shows us the application of this talent in deeds, in life. A talent is given to us to fulfill the commandments, but sin prevents us from fulfilling the commandment. A struggle ensues, in which we acquire the qualities of Christ. Today’s Gospel shows us one of these qualities. This is the most profound humility of the Canaanite woman.
A mother was begging for the healing of her daughter. She cried after the Lord: “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon” (Mt. 15:22). Now see how the Lord tested her. At first, He did not answer her a word. Even His disciples could not bear it. Approaching Him, they asked Him: “Send her away, for she crieth after us” (Mt. 15:23). But here, the Lord not only continued not to pay any attention to her, but simply pushed her away. “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Mt. 15:24). (more…)
8 Oct 09: Passages from Holy Scripture – 17th Sunday after Pentecost
17th Sunday after Pentecost
MATINS (VI)
Luke 24:36-53
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen. (more…)
7 Oct 09: Australian pilgrims in Chernovtsi, Ukraine (12 Sept) – photoreport
1. Visit to Orphanage (continued), children’s slippers
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7 Oct 09: Australian pilgrims in Chernovtsi, Ukraine (11 Sept) – photoreport
1. Welcome to Chernovtsi
2. Dyadya Kolya and Fr Oleg are first to meet our group
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1 Oct 09: Announcement – Talk in English – Sunday 4th October 2009
A continuation of last month’s Talk by Priestmonk Kosmas, How Does One Overcome Coldness and Deadness in the Spiritual Life? will be held in the hall of the parish of St George Church, Carlton, at 6pm. The Paraklesis to Our Lady Theotokos, Quick to Hear, will be sung in English beforehand at 4.45pm. A copy of the wonderworking icon Quick to Hear will be given out to all those present. (more…)