Eastern & Oriental Catholic Directory

Historical Entry

Historical Entry is that of a parish, mission, or other house of worship that is

  • no longer extant under an identity that it once had; or,
  • no longer located in a place where it was once situated.

For a full description of historical entries, including precisely what kind of changes might cause an entry to be labeled as 'historical' and why such entries have been included, see What Are Historical Entries?

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Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple

Today is the prelude of the goodwill of God * and the heralding of the salvation of mankind; * the Virgin appears clearly in the temple of God * and foretells Christ to all. * Let us also with a mighty voice cry out to her: * “Rejoice, O Fulfillment of the Creator’s divine plan.” (Troparion - Tone 4)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

The most pure Temple of the Savior, * the most precious Bridal-Chamber and Virgin, the sacred Treasury of the glory of God, * is brought today into the house of the Lord, * bringing with her the grace that is in the Divine Spirit. * The angels of God praise her in song: * “She is the heavenly tabernacle.” (Kontakion - Tone 4)

(November 21st)