Image

Pentecost descends upon Banat with traditions that interweave the sacred with the profane, the common man being unable to separate the beautiful stories of fairy dances from the Christic significance of the birth of Christ’s church and the descent of the Holy Spirit in the form of tongues of fire on the apostles who followed …

Continue reading From Rosalia to Pentecost, sacred and profane in Banat traditions

St. Mark the Evangelist opens his Gospel with the beginning of preaching among men and of the service of Christ in the world. And it does not take long to portray in its true meaning Malachi’s prophecy about John the Baptist, an angel who will go before the face of the Lord: “Behold, I send …

Continue reading Saint John the Baptist – an Angel is born on Earth

Ain Karem is a city in Israel, located a short distance from Jerusalem. This is particularly important for Christians because, according to tradition, it is the home of Zechariah and Elizabeth, parents of St. John the Baptist. Here was born St John the Baptist. Ain Karem village lies at a distance of about 8-10 kilometers …

Continue reading The Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist – Ein Karem

Our Church is holding the memorial from 10:30 am. Saturday, June 22, before Pentecost Sunday is the “land of summer” festival dedicated to commemorating the dead. On this occasion, in all Orthodox churches celebrate Holy Mass will be followed by the memorial service dies. Orthodox Church consecrated Saturday as a day of remembrance of the …

Continue reading Summer Memorial – June 22