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Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church 3491 Pleasant Grove Church Rd Morrisville, NC 27560 (Raleigh/Durham) All Services in English |
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The Rev. Fr. Edward Rommen, Priest 919 600-0584 cell 910 892-3448 home Email Father Edward |
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The
Transfiguration of Christ
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His
face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as snow.
A bright cloud overshadowed them and a voice from the cloud said,
"This is my Beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
listen to Him." When the disciples heard this, they fell on their faces with awe. But Jesus came and touched them saying, "rise, and have no fear." (Matthew 17) |
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The
Meeting of Our Lord in the Temple
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day
relates how the mother of Jesus brought Him to the temple,
as was the custom and requirement under the God-given Law
of Moses, of Israel (Exodus 13:2, Leviticus 12:2-8). When
the righteous Simeon, who received Christ in his arms at
the temple, saw the child he knew immediately that this
was the Redeemer promised by all of Israel’s prophecies,
for the elder was inspired by the Holy Spirit (Luke 2:26-27).
Being inspired he himself uttered prophetic words which
form the hymn sung or chanted at the end of every Vespers
service: "Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart
in peace, according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen
Thy salvation which Thou hast prepared before the face of
Thy people, a light to lighten the gentiles, and the glory
of Thy people Israel" (Luke 2:29-32). This particular
Feast is part of the great celebration that began forty
days earlier, the Nativity of Christ on December 25th.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 5
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place following coffee hour. We hope you will all plan to attend this important meeting. We will be holding elections for the Parish Council at this time. If you are interested in being on the Council, please see Father Edward or Vicky Lynch.
February 12
The Blessing of Water at Jordan Lake and the House Blessing at the Deiningers provide a good time of fellowship for everyone. All are invited.February 26
Forgiveness Vespers will follow coffee hour.February 29
Presanctified Liturgy - Soup and bread will be provided following this service.March 4
On the Sunday of Orthodoxy, the Orthodox churches join together for Vespers in the late afternoon. The time and location of this service will be announced.
Father Edward has office hours by appointment. He can be reached at 919-600-0584.
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