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
+ HOLY CROSS +
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
(*) NO
Liturgy the 2nd Sunday of each month: Father will be visiting one parish
for the Liturgy.
(**) NO LITURGY at the Monastery on the Sunday
of a parish Feast Day (Three Hierarchs, St. Demetrios, St. Andrew, Dormition
of the Theotokos, Sunday of Saint Thomas): Father will be visiting every
individual parish on their actual Feast Day.
Other
services and special events | Alte slujbe si evenimente speciale
MAY (Exceptions)
| MAI (Exceptii)
We will NOT have a Liturgy on May 4th (Sunday
of Thomas) as we will attend the Liturgy at Holy Resurrection Parish
in Hamilton. But we WILL have the Liturgy the following three Sundays:
11, 18 and 25 of May. Se slujeste Liturghia in Duminicile din
11, 18 si 25 mai. Nu se face Liturghie pe 4 mai (Duminica Tomii) intrucat
Fr Nicolas va sluji in Parohia ‘Invierea Domnului’ din Hamilton.
Wednesday evening meeting: Only the 14th and the 21st for May, 7:00 pm. Intalnirile de miercuri seara in luna mai se vor tine numai in data de 14 si 21 mai, ora 7:00 pm.
Please keep in mind Vecernia/Vespers of Saturday 3rd and 17th at 3:30
pm. Nu uitati ca Vecerniile de sambata din
3 si 17 mai incep la ora 3:30 pm.
No services on Tuesday and Wednesday the 27th and 28th Nu avem slujbe pe 27 (marti) si 28 (miercuri) mai.
JUNE (Exceptions) | IUNIE (Exceptii)
We will NOT have the Liturgy on Sunday the
22nd as we will join the parish of All Saints with Fr. Ioan Pop. There
will be a Liturgy all of the other Sundays. Se slujeste Liturghia in toate Duminicile
din luna iunie cu exceptia celei din 22 iunie, cand Fr. Nicolas slujeste
la biserica ‘Toti Sfintii’ impreuna cu Fr. Ioan Pop.
Please keep in mind Vecernia/Vespers of Saturday 7th and 21st at 3:30
pm. Nu uitati ca Vecerniile de sambata din
7 si 21 iunie incep la ora 3:30 pm.
JULY (Exceptions) | IULIE (Exceptii)
NO Liturgy July 13th, 20th, 27th. Nu avem Liturghie pe 13, 20 si 27 iulie.
NO weekday services during July. Nu avem slujbe peste saptamana in luna
iulie.
Father Nicolas will be away from July 7th to August 1s. Parintele Nicolas nu este la manastire
in perioada 7 iulie - 1 august.
AUGUST (Exceptions) | AUGUST (Exceptii)
NO Liturgy Sunday August 17th: we are at St. Andrew’s Parish in Mississauga. Nu avem Liturghie pe data de 17 august.
Fr. Nicolas va sluji in parohia Sf. Ap. Andrei din Mississauga.
Vecernia Saturday 2nd and 16th at 3:30 pm. Vecerniile din 2 si 16 august incep la
3:30 pm.
Thank you and God bless you! Va multumesc 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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