Schedule of Divine services for October-November
Dear brothers and sisters!
We inform you the schedule of services for the October in our Holy Trinity Orthodox church in Meban.
The schedule may undergo changes, which, in the case of these, will be reported further.
October 9, Saturday - 5.00 p.m. evening service;
October 10, SUNDAY - at 9.30 a.m. confession and Divine Liturgy;
October 14, Thursday. The PROTECTION of our most Holy lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary - at 9:00 a.m. confession and the Divine Liturgy;
October 16, Saturday - 5.00 p.m. evening service;
October 17, SUNDAY - at 9.30 a.m. confession and Divine Liturgy;
October 21, Thursday. - at 6.30 p.m. reading of the akathist to Guardian Angel;
October 23, Saturday - 5.00 p.m. evening service;
October 24, SUNDAY - at 9.30 a.m. confession and Divine Liturgy;
October 30, Saturday - 5.00 p.m. evening service;
October 31, SUNDAY - at 9.30 a.m. confession and Divine Liturgy;
November 5, Friday - at 6.30 p.m. reading of the akathist to the Holy Martyr Tatiana;
November 6, Saturday. Saturday of St. Demetriy.
Day of Church commemoration of the dead - at 5.00 p.m. memorial service for all the dead;
November 7, SUNDAY - at 9.30 a.m. confession and Divine Liturgy;
November 13, Saturday - at 5.00 p.m. evening service;
November 14, SUNDAY - at 9.30 a.m. confession and Divine Liturgy;
November 18, Thursday - at 6.30 p.m. reading of the akathist to St. Nicholas the Wonderworker;
November 20, Saturday - 5.00 p.m. evening service;
November 21, SUNDAY- at 9:30 a.m. confession and the Divine Liturgy;
November 27, Saturday - 6 p.m. evening service;
November 28, SUNDAY - at 9.30 p.m. The so-called "MISSIONARY DIVINE LITURGY" will be celebrated, when before the main moments of the service the priest briefly explains the meaning of what is happening;
The Christmas fast begins on November 28
December 4, Saturday. Entrance into the Church of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary
- 9.30 a.m. confession and Divine Liturgy;
- 5.00 p.m. evening service;
December 5, SUNDAY- at 9:30 a.m. confession and the Divine Liturgy;
Peace and God's blessing to you!
Rector hieromonk Nikon.
Rector hieromonk Nikon.
ABOUT MASKS AND SAFETY MEASURES.
Christ is Risen, dear ones!
By the grace of God, social life, disrupted by the spread of COVID-19, is being restored step by step and gradually we are returning to our usual way of life. However, the danger to human health is still far from over, and we continue to comply with the necessary sanitary safety measures.
As you know, some time ago, the authorities of our state allowed to abandon the use of medical masks for those who are healthy and vaccinated against coronavirus.
In our temple, we adhere to the same way: if you are healthy, do not have symptoms of diseases or infections, and have taken a vaccine, then you can refuse to wear a mask at will. Otherwise, you will need to continue using the mask. And, of course, if you feel unwell, and, moreover, know about your possible illness, please stay at home and take time for your health, which is a gift from God.
Take care of each other. God's blessing be with you all!
With love in the Christ and prayer,
rector hieromonk Nikon
Holy Trinity Herald. August 2020
The August issue of the Parish Herald is available for download.
Day of the baptism of Russia.
Dear brothers and sisters!
Today, on July 28, we honor the memory of the Holy Prince Vladimir and celebrate the Day of the baptism of Rus’!
More than a thousand years ago, the light of Christ's Truth shone in Ancient Russia and the history of the Russian Orthodox Church began. Today, looking back at the past and looking at the present, we see that the Russian Church throughout its existence has been going through difficult times: it was feverish with the people and the state; it was overcome by internal Church troubles; finally, it was criticized and reviled for the words of the Gospel sermon.
However, in spite of many different obstacles, the Orthodox Church in Rus’ (and we understand that Rus’ is a much broader concept than today's state borders suggest) was, is, and will be a true source of light and a beacon to salvation for people. The Holy Church, the preacher of truth, appears as a comfort for the suffering and searching human soul. The Orthodox Church, with its Golden-domed temples and sincere clergy, is the companion and friend of every person who strives for joy and love.
And today, my dears, I want everyone to remember that our lives are passing like milestones in Church history. After receiving baptism, we enter a completely new life, where the Gates of Heaven open to us, and we are able to feel the true happiness and joy that come through the fulfillment of the gospel by works of love and charity and through the the sincere conversion of the heart to God. Trough life in the Holy Church and its Sacraments. However, the busy winds of everyday life, various life problems and concerns more and more often turn our heart away from the Christian life, which leads us to joy and healing of the soul. But just as the most terrible events in the history of mankind could not shake the Church, so, according to the word of the Apostle Paul, nothing can separate us from the love of God (Rom. 8:35).
And no matter how difficult and sad it may be for us at times; no matter how lonely, unhappy, and confused we may feel, it all turns to dust as soon as we sincerely listen to the voice of the Church and turn our heart and our life to God. It is the effort of free will is the first step that we need to achieve true happiness and comfort. And also for the opportunity to see the wonder of this world. And in this, as a good companion and even a crutch, we are helped by the Church of Christ and the clergy assigned for this purpose, who extend their hand to everyone with an open heart.
Once again, happy holiday, dear ones! All the joy of the heart and all the well-being to you.
The blessing of the Holy Trinity be with you!
The blessing of the Holy Trinity be with you!
Hieromonk Nikon, rector of the Holy Trinity Church in Mebane.
You have to wear a mask in Church
Dear brothers and sisters!
Over the past months, we have talked a lot about the current situation in the world related to the spread of a dangerous virus. They talked about the real need for both sincere trust in the Lord and the extreme importance of taking possible precautions.
Now, by the grace of God, we celebrate the Liturgy in the Church together with the parishioners, but we still urge those who, for a combination of reasons, prefer self-isolation to wisely refrain from going to Church.
Now, by the grace of God, we celebrate the Liturgy in the Church together with the parishioners, but we still urge those who, for a combination of reasons, prefer self-isolation to wisely refrain from going to Church.
However, people who come to the temple should remember to be attentive to their health and the safety of others. We regularly clean and disinfect the Church, and we also expect prudence from the parishioners, especially during periods of increased virus activity.
Therefore, everyone who comes to the Church must attend the Divine service in a mask of individual protection and try to keep a distance.
The only exception to this categorical rule is the members of the choir, who cannot be sung in masks, but who are sufficiently distanced and separated from the main part of the Church.
God's blessing be with you all! Fortress of strength to you, joy in Christ and prudence!
With love in the Lord,
hieromonk Nikon, rector of the Holy Trinity Church in Mebane.
hieromonk Nikon, rector of the Holy Trinity Church in Mebane.
Congratulations on the Holiday of the holy apostles
Dear brothers and sisters!
I am sincerely very happy that quite a lot of people find the strength and opportunities to come to the Church, participate in the divine Service and begin the Holy Sacraments, because we live by the Eucharist. And at the same time, I am also glad that some of our parishioners wisely and prudently decide to refrain from going to public places for the time being.
We hope that the wise Providence of God will soon resolve everything more or less, and this situation will be a wise instruction to us and a reminder of something more. We have been talking about it in time the quarantine months.
And, of course, I am still always happy to receive letters, messages and calls from our parishioners, who, despite the complexity of the situation, are becoming more numerous. People turn to Christ and his Church. But, unfortunately, I just can't physically address everyone personally, start a dialogue, or invite you to the Church. But, of course, my mind and heart contain every word of the dialogue, a request for advice and for prayer from each people - who have long been a parishioner of our Church or are just interested in our Church. So again and again I invite you to contact me without any embarrassment in any way you can, just to talk even for no reason. A priest is always, first of all, a spiritual friend of every person.
I wish you all the true joy of Sunday and the intercession of the Holy glorious and all-praiseworthy first-honor apostles Peter and Paul! These people are amazing lights of the Christian faith. They turned out to be bright opposites of each other: starting from the fact that Paul was a noble and educated citizen of Rome, who left many theological messages and letters, and Peter - the son of a poor fisherman, who won everyone with exceptional love, purity of heart and simplicity of wisdom. Yet they both equally managed to show the evidence of divine Love, joy, peace, and wisdom.
And the example of these two Holy apostles tells us that there is no barrier to happiness in Christ. There is no barrier to the transformation of your soul and the joy of your heart. Regardless of position, class, education, or other factors. There is no barrier to the unity of hearts with our loved ones. The main thing is to turn your heart to God, be guided in your life by the Gospel Truth, and stay in the Church of Christ, listening to its wise instructions, support, and help on the way to the Kingdom of God. Amen.
With love in the Lord,
hieromonk Nikon, rector of the Holy Trinity Church in Mebane.
hieromonk Nikon, rector of the Holy Trinity Church in Mebane.
The Church doors are open. Feast of the Holy Trinity
Dear brothers and sisters!
On the upcoming Sunday, June 7, we celebrate the day of the Holy Trinity-the patronal holiday of our Church!
And after three months of quarantined worship behind closed doors, we are gradually beginning to return to the usual way of Church services life. Of course, everything will happen in stages and with all possible preventive measures and precautions.
Therefore, on the day of the feast of the Holy Trinity and on the following days of services, the doors of the Church will be open to parishioners.
However, dear ones, we still have some time to comply with a number of conditions:
- to continue to stay at home for those who, due to their age and health status, are particularly at risk of infection;
- stay at home for those who feel at least the slightest signs of illness;
- stay at home for those who have recently been in contact with sick people, even if it is "an ordinary cold»;
- during your stay in the Church, keep a sufficient distance from other parishioners, with the exception of your family members;
- if possible use face masks;
- do not bring food to the temple, because there will be no communal meals during this time.
At the same time, the temple will continue to be regularly thoroughly cleaned and disinfected all surfaces, as well as strict sanitary safety measures will be observed in the current danger. In the refectory, space will be freed up for the opportunity to pray there at a distance during the service.
Thus, dear ones, the beginning of the first month of summer will be the first stage of returning to normal temple life. And with a successful June experience, we will be able to move on in July, meeting a little more often and again taste the joy of communication and shared meals.
I call everyone to sincerely trust in the Triune God and to a prayerful dialogue with the Savior!
Have a good week and God bless you!
Hieromonk Nikon, rector of the Holy Trinity Church in Mebane.
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