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Annunciation
The announcement made by the archangel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Christ.
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Theophany
A manifestation of God, derived from apostolic witness concerning the appearance of divine grace for the salvation of the human race.
March 24, 2026
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Akathist Hymn
The hymn celebrates the deification of man, which takes place in union with the Incarnate Word.
March 22, 2026
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Trisagion
The Trisagion, or the Thrice-Holy Hymn, is a fundamental liturgical chant within the Christian tradition, serving as a critical threshold in the Liturgy of the Catechumens. This ancient prayer is performed as the gathered assembly of the faithful prepares for the formal proclamation of the Word of
March 7, 2026
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Eothina
The Eothina, or the Sunday Matins Gospel cycle, constitutes an essential temporal rhythm within the Eastern Christian liturgical tradition. This system is organised as an eleven-week rotation, specifically governing the selection of scriptural readings for the Sunday morning service. Each phase
March 7, 2026
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ison
The **ison**, or the sustained vocal drone, constitutes a fundamental component of the Byzantine liturgical chant within the Eastern Christian tradition. This melodic foundation serves as a constant pedal note that supports the principal melody and reinforces the specific modal identity of each to
March 7, 2026
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Divine Liturgy
The word *liturgy* derives from the Greek *leitourgia*, meaning "public service" or "work of the people." It is the structured, communal worship services of the Church - the Body of Christ - a participation in the eternal worship of heaven. The Divine Liturgy (the Eucharistic service) is the pin
March 7, 2026