Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 & 6:30pm — Orthros & Divine Litiurgy Bring grapes and other first-fruits from the summer harvest to be blessed!
The Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ on August 6, commemorating His manifestation in divine glory on Mount Tabor to the Apostles Peter, James, and John. It is ranked as one of the 12 Great Feasts of the liturgical year. It is celebrated 40 days before the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14), linking Christ's light on the mountain to His upcoming passion.
Thou wast transfigured on the mount, O Christ our God, revealing Thy glory to Thy disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light shine upon us sinners, through the prayers of the Theotokoks, O Giver of Light, glory to Thee.
— Troparion for the Feast
“ Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’ While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!’ And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.” (St Matthew 17:1–8)
Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Friday, August 14, 6:30pm — Great Vespers Saturday, August 15, 8:15 & 9:30am — Orthros & Divine Liturgy
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos is one of the 12 Feasts of the Orthodox Church celebrated on August 15 that honors the passing, resurrection, and translation into heaven of the Virgin Mary. A strict two-week fast called the Dormition Fast leads up to the day from August 1-14, with fasting from meat, dairy, oil, and wine on most days during this fast. Fish is permitted on the Feast of the Transfiguration.
In giving birth thou didst preserve virginity, and in thy dormition, thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos; for thou wast translated unto life, since thou are the mother of Life. By thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.
— Troparion for the Feast
The Orthodox Church is the One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are a Christ-centered church. In fact, we share an unbroken history with the Faith of the first Christians, and we can trace our history back to the Apostles themselves.
This parish is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. We are pan-Orthodox. This means our membership includes many who were born into the Faith, as well as many converts. In our parish, all services are fully in English.
Anyone and everyone is more than welcome to join us for services! If you have questions about our church and what we believe, feel free to reach out to Father Joshua, our parish priest!
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Matins - Sun 8:15am
Divine Liturgy - Sun 9:30am
Vespers/Akathist - Wed 6:30pm
Great Vespers - Sat 5:00pm
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Located in Linthicum, MD, Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. We began as a mission parish in early 1993 with six families who converted to Holy Orthodoxy. Today, our community numbers over 200 members, about half of whom are converts from several Protestant denominations.