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Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

  • Holy Cross Orthodox Church 105 North Camp Meade Road Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090 United States (map)

8:15am: Matins 9:30am: Divine Liturgy 11:30am: Lunch & Sunday School

“Today is the preview of the good will of God, of the preaching of the salvation of mankind. The Virgin appears in the temple of God, in anticipation proclaiming Christ to all. Let us rejoice and sing to her: Rejoice, O Divine Fulfillment of the Creator’s dispensation.” Troparion for the Entrance

The Feast of the Entrance into the Temple of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos (Birth-giver of God) and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on November 21 each year. The Feast commemorates when as a young child, the Virgin Mary entered the Temple in Jerusalem.

Earlier Event: November 6
St. Raphael Feast Day Liturgy
Later Event: November 24
Akathist of Thanksgiving