Jesus Christ the Lifegiver

November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving Day

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. (Isaiah 12:4)

The icon is of Jesus Christ the Lifegiver.

News of the Christian East

Feasts & Fasts - November

Synaxis of the Holy Archangels

17th Century Russian icon of the Synaxis of the Holy Archangels (November 1st).

O Supreme Leaders of the heavenly armies, * we, who are unworthy, ever beseech you, * that through your prayers you may surround us * with the shelter of the wings of your immaterial glory, * watching over us who fervently fall down and cry out: * “Deliver us from perils, * for you are the commanders of the Powers on high!” (Troparion)

November
8 Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers
11 Veterans' Day (USA), Remembrance Day (Canada)
15 Nativity Fast (Philip's Fast also known as Advent)
21 The Entry of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple
28 Thanksgiving Day (USA)

Please continue to pray for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, Ethiopia and every conflict worldwide. Please also pray for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting donations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can!!

Teachings of Christ the Savior

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God." (John 3:16-18 ESV)

Truth to Live By

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom." (Proverbs 11:2 ESV)

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