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Season of Theophany – 1st Sunday after the Feast – St. Matthew 4:12-22

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The Church begins her Season of Theophany/Epiphany from the 1st Sunday following the Feast and the Gospel portion read on this Sunday is from the Gospel account of St. Matthew 4:12-22. This Gospel portion recounts how Christ begins His public ministry in the town of Nazareth in Galilee. This portion picks up after Jesus spent forty days and nights in the wilderness after He was baptised by John in the Jordan where we find that for the third time in the Gospel of Matthew itself, Jesus embracing a new hometown.

The Feast of Exaltation of the True Cross – Sept 14

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A short study on the historical and the spiritual importance of the Feast of the Exaltation of the True Cross. This feast is celebrated on Sept 14 each year. For the Indian Orthodox Church, this feast marks the beginning of the last season of the liturgical calendar.

Reading of Icons – Icon of Assumption of Mother Mary – August 15

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On August 15, many Christians around the world celebrate the Feast of the Dormition of the blessed Theotokos, Mother of God, Mother Mary. The word dormition comes from the Latin roots of dormitio(n-) which means ‘falling asleep’ and from dormire which means ‘to sleep’. The feast commemorates the passing away of Mother Mary from her earthly life. But the Orthodox Christians believe not just in the Dormition of the blessed Mother, but in her Assumption. We believe that after the Mother of our God was laid to rest in the tomb, she was bodily taken up into heaven, where she now stands interceding for all who ask of her intercessions.

Feast of St. Shmouni and her seven sons & their teacher Eleazar – August 1

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In the name of God the Father, Christ Jesus His Son and the Holy Spirit, One True God. Amen Dear brothers are sisters in Christ Jesus As the Indian Orthodox Church along with all Christian faithful of the sister Oriental Orthodox Churches, Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church prepare for the Feast of the Assumption…

Reading the Icons – Icon of Pentecost

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A study on the Icon of Pentecost which not only brings us into the reality of the event being depicted, but also teaches the theology behind the Descent of the Holy Spirit. The descent of the Holy Spirit though a tumultuous event brought about harmony among the Apostles. It is also a call to deification. The theme of the icon is a theme of waiting – for both the redeemed and those in darkness.

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Meaning of Icons| “Falling Asleep” of Theotokos| Icon of Dormition of Mother of God

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The Church celebrates the feast of Dormition of Mother of God on August 15th. By using iconographical sources let’s know the story of departure of the Mother of God and also contemplate on a new way to look at death, which is merely a sleep.

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Meaning of Icons | Glimpse of the Kingdom of God| Icon of Transfiguration

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Transfiguration of Christ is mentioned in all the synoptic gospels. Let us here try to read about this mysterious event of Transfiguration through the Visual Gospel, that is through an Icon. And contemplate on the glimpse of Kingdom of God experienced by St Peter, St John and St James.

Reading Icons – Icon of Resurrection

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Icon of Resurrection of Jesus – A study of the whole Bible through ancient pictures. A picture coming from many stories, yet pointing to one complete story. A declaration of the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophesies through His life, death and resurrection and promise of eternal life to all who follow Him.

Sailing the Rough Seas with Christ, the Bread of Life (St. John 6:16-29)

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“This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent” It is a wonderfully worded statement which says the message of the Holy Bible in a crux. We are not able to do anything that gives us eternal life. That is given by God. God is the only one who can accomplish such a great work. But how are we working with the work of God? Jesus says you must believe. The work of God, what God requires, is faith.

Reading of Icons – Icon of the Annunciation

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The Indian Orthodox Church as it prepares to enter the Advent fast, commemorates the third Sunday of its liturgical new year with the Annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ to the Virgin Mary, by the Angel Gabriel. Let us try to read and understand the Icon of Annunciation. I have also shared the special hymns sung at the service of Annunciation
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Mother Mary in the Oriental Orthodox Tradition: Her Spiritual Motherhood and Intercession

Mother Mary as Aaron’s Rod: Unveiling the Theological Symbolism and Patristic Teachings

St. Ephrem the Syrian’s Teachings on the Transfiguration of Christ

Mother Mary as Theotokos: Oriental Orthodox Perspective and the 15-Day Dormition Fast

Defending the Divinity of Christ: The Church’s Battle Against Arianism – Part 4

Gnosticism & the Church’s Response: The Apostles’ Creed – Part 3

Bridging Heaven and Earth: Mother Mary and the Ladder of Jacob

Feasts of Transfiguration of Jesus and Assumption of Mother Mary: A spiritual connection

Mother Mary and the Burning Bush: A Profound Mystical Connection

Mother Mary as the Second Eve – An Orthodox Perspective

Assumption Fast: Understanding why Mother Mary is called ‘Theotokos’

Importance of Assumption Fast (Soonoyo Fast)

Finding our Purpose in the Resurrected Christ – To be Fishers of Men – John 21

Encounter with the Gardener – Easter reflection (John 20:1-18)

Annunciation to Mother Mary | 4th Sunday of Advent (St. Luke 1:26-38)

Dormition of the Theotokos: A Beacon of Hope

Mother Mary: The Veil of Solomon’s Temple

Mother Mary: The Fountain of Purity

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Season of Theophany – 1st Sunday after the Feast – St. Matthew 4:12-22

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Reading the Icons – Icon of Pentecost

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Meaning of Icons| “Falling Asleep” of Theotokos| Icon of Dormition of Mother of God

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Meaning of Icons | Glimpse of the Kingdom of God| Icon of Transfiguration

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Reading Icons – Icon of Resurrection

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Reading of Icons – Icon of the Annunciation

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