This expression refers to the Eucharistic and Holy Communion service. The Divine Liturgy, according to St. John Chrysostom, is a fundamental element for the spiritual life of every Orthodox Christian. Through the Divine Liturgy, all -priests, deacons and faithful- proclaim with one heart and re-affirm their faith and belonging to the Lord and His Church. The Divine Liturgy (like other Divine Services and personal prayer) is an opportunity to be thankful to God, with our brothers and sisters in Christ, for His gifts and His mercy toward us and also unites us to Christ in receiving His most precious Body and Blood offered for the remission of our sins and life everlasting. The Divine Liturgy truly manifests the Kingdom of God among us.
HOLY COMMUNION
Only Orthodox Christians in good standing with the Church can receive Holy Communion. Through the receiving of Communion from the Cup, one manifests his/her beliefs and adherence to the teachings of Christ and His Church. However, ALL non-orthodox visitors are invited to come forward after the Liturgy in order to receive blessed bread and to venerate the blessing cross. Please feel free to talk to the priest before the service begins.
PREPARATION Prior to attending the Liturgy
We must reconcile ourself with our brothers and sisters. We should spend a quiet evening and read the appointed prayers before Communion.We must fast from midnight on, except for health reasons. We should take advantage of Confession monthly, especially be-fore the feasts of the Nativity of Christ, Easter, Sts Peter and Paul and the Dormition of the Theotokos.
WHEN and WHERE? We usually have the Liturgy everySUNDAYexcept on the Feast days of our parishes in Toronto and Hamilton. Matins starts at 9:00 am and the Liturgy follows at about 10:15 am: please be on time.
ADDRESS: Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery
12 Blackstone ( Lawrence & Jane ) Toronto, On. Tel.: 647 | 436.9786
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DIRECTIONS: 401 @ 400 Barrie (use Collectors) | Exit Black Creek Drive | Exit Jane St. South (right) | Lawrence Ave. W (left) | 1st street light on Lawrence (left): BLACKSTONE, no. 12
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ORTHODOX MONASTERY Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery
12 Blackstone ( Lawrence & Jane ) Toronto, On. Tel.: 647 | 436.9786
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DIRECTIONS: 401 @ 400 Barrie (use Collectors) | Exit Black Creek Drive | Exit Jane St. South (right) | Lawrence Ave. W. (left) | 1st street light on Lawrence (left): BLACKSTONE, no. 12
Matins | Utrenie : 9:00 am
Liturgy | Liturghie : 10:15 am
Matins | Utrenie : 8:00 am (July - August)
Liturgy | Liturghie : 9:15 am (iulie-august)
Tuesday evenings Marti seara
Akatist followed by a study review of the daily Bible readings and how we can apply those teachings in our Christian lives: 7:30 pm. No Akathist from mid-June to September. Acatist urmat de studiu biblic: 7:30 pm. Nu se va face Acatist din 15 iunie pana in septembrie.
Thursday evenings Joi seara
Jesus Prayer followed by a reading of the life of today�s saint and how this Saint�s life is meaningful to us today: 7:30 pm. No Jesus Prayer from mid-June to September. Rugaciunea lui Iisus, urmata de citirea vietii unui sfant: 7:30 pm. Nu se va face Rugaciunea lui Iisus din 15 iunie pana in septembrie.
Friday evenings Vineri seara
Holy Unction/Maslu usually the 3rd Friday of the month: 7:00 pm.
Please verify "Exceptions" below: no Maslu from June to September. Sf. Maslu, de obicei in a 3-a vineri a lunii: 7:00 pm.
Va rugam verificati sectiunea "Exceptii" de mai jos: nu se va face maslu in lunile iunie - septembrie.
Saturday evenings Sambata seara
Great Vespers, usually at 5:00 pm.
No Saturday Vespers over the summer period. Please verify "Exceptii" and do call the Monastery to inquire if there is a service before you come. Vecernia Mare, de obicei la ora 5:pm.
Nu se va tine pe perioada de vara. Va rugam verificati sectiunea "Exceptii" de mai jos si telefonati la Manastire inainte de a veni.
Other services and special events | Alte slujbe si evenimente speciale
JULY (Exceptions) | IULIE (Exceptii)
All Sundays: Matins at 8:00 am and Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
In toate duminicile: Utrenia la 8:00 si Sfanta Liturghie la 9:00
July 25:No Liturgy (Father is away from July 19 to August 13) 25 Iulie: Nu se savarseste Sfanta Liturghie la Manastire deoarece Parintele Nicolas va fi pleacat intre 19 iulie si 13 august
AUGUST (Exceptions) | AUGUST (Exceptii)
All Sundays: Matins at 8:00 am and Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
In toate duminicile: Utrenia la 8:00 si Sfanta Liturghie la 9:00
August 1:Liturgy starts at 9:00 with Father Peter Busuioc 1 august: Sfanta Liturghie se savarseste de catre preotul Petre Busuioc incepand cu orele 9 dimineata
August 8:Liturgy starts at 9:00 with Father Peter Busuioc 8 august: Sfanta Liturghie se savarseste de catre preotul Petre Busuioc incepand cu orele 9 dimineata
August 22: The Liturgy will resume at the regular summer time, 9:00 am, with Father Nicolas 22 august: Sfanta Liturghie se va relua cu parintele Nicolas la orele 9 dimineata
SEPTEMBER (Exceptions) | SEPTEMBRIE (Exceptii)
Sunday Liturgy schedule will resume to the regular hours (see the table above)
Programul Sfintei Liturghii va reveni la ora regulata (vezi tabelul de mai sus)
September 7: Akathist at 7:30 pm
7 septembrie: Acatist la 7:30 seara
September 9: Jesus Prayer at 7:30 pm
9 septembrie: Rugaciunea lui Iisus la 7:30 seara
September 10: Holy Unction, 7:30 pm at St. Andrew's Church, Mississauga
10 septembrie: Maslu, 7:30 seara la biserica Sf. Andrei, Mississauga
September 11: Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Church
Late lunch following the Divine Liturgy at the Greek Church 11 septembrie: Sfanta Liturghie dimineata la orele 10 la biserica greaca Sfintii Constantin si Elena
Sfanta Liturghie va fi urmata de o agapa frateasca.
Thank you and God bless you!
Va multumim si Dumnezeu sa va binecuvanteze!
ADDRESS: Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery
12 Blackstone ( Lawrence & Jane ) Toronto, On. Tel.: 647 | 436.9786
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DIRECTIONS: 401 @ 400 Barrie (use Collectors) | Exit Black Creek Drive | Exit Jane St. South (right) | Lawrence Ave. W. (left) | 1st street light on Lawrence (left): BLACKSTONE, no. 12
SERVICES Matins: 9:00 am
Divine Liturgy: 10:15 am Please arrive on time for either or both.
Holy Confession By appointment
Memorial service with Koliva
OR
Blessing with the 5 Loaves As much as possible, advise the priest before the Liturgy.
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