Homily by St. Severus of Antioch-- (Patriarch of Antioch from 512 - 518) Preached in memory of the holy Mother of God and ever-virgin Mary. It is fitting and just that we should offer praise composed of words to all the saints: and let us honour them with laudatory sermons and with festivals as those … Continue reading Patristic Homily on Mother Of God
Holy Theotokos (Mother Mary)
Intercessory Prayer to the Theotokos
O undefiled, untainted, uncorrupted, most pure, chaste Virgin, Thou Bride of God and Sovereign Lady, who didst unite the Word of God to mankind through thy most glorious birth giving, and hast linked the apostate nature of our race with the heavenly; who art the only hope of the hopeless, and the helper of the … Continue reading Intercessory Prayer to the Theotokos
Dormition : The Story (Children’s sermon)
A conversation between a church father and some children, Anna, Lucy.. ... that will help you all understand the dormition story of blessed Mother Mary better.... Church father :In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. As we celebrate the dormition of the Theotokos, so let's understand what it is?...What … Continue reading Dormition : The Story (Children’s sermon)
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