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The Bread of Life
Today we hear Saint Matthew’s account of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes and see how Jesus Christ satisfies the deepest hunger of those who seek Him. The crowds had followed Jesus into the...
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His Eminence Arcbishop Sergios visits Port Elizabeth
On Sunday 18 August, His Eminence officiated at the service of the Holy Eucharist at the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, in the presence of the Ambassador of Cyprus, Mr. Petros Nacouzis...
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Fixing our gaze on the Saviour
Today we hear Saint Matthew’s account of how Jesus Christ came to His disciples, walking across the water when they were caught in a storm while crossing the lake in a boat. The Apostle Peter asked to...
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Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos in Durban
The Feast of the Dormition (Greek kimisis) of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, was celebrated at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Durban on Sunday 18 August. The feast of the...
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Thessalonika Youth Choir visits Cape Town
The Children’s and Youth Choir of Saints Cyril and Methodius church thrilled audiences in Cape Town during August with their incredible vocal talents. They are an internationally-acclaimed youth choir...
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Greek School celebrates Saint Kosmas Aitolas
Saint Kosmas Aitolas, Holy Martyr and Teacher of the Nation, is one of the remarkable saints of our Orthodox Church and he is the patron saint of our Greek School in Cape Town. On Sunday 25 August,...
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Two priests honoured for Afrikaans liturgical translations
At a ceremony in Pretoria on Sunday 25 August, two Orthodox priests were honoured in what must surely be a milestone in the history of Orthodoxy in this country. Father Zacharias van Wyk and Father...
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The acceptable year of the Lord
Today, on the first day of the new Church year, we hear Saint Luke recounting how Jesus Christ began His public ministry. He came to Nazareth and went into the synagogue where He was given the book of...
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A New Church Year
Today marks the beginning of a new Church year. In the Roman Empire, the first of September was the day on which the emperor would announce a decree of taxation. But it was also the time (in the...
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Patriarch Theodoros’ Message for the New Church Year
“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory...
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Fun and games at the St Mamas’ Pets Blessing Day
Children, ponies and pets, poster paints and sticky fingers are a fail-proof recipe for fun and happy memories! On Sunday 1 September, we welcomed the first day of Spring with our fourth annual St...
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Turning to the Cross of Christ
Today, as well as being the Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God, is the Sunday before the Feast of the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross. Today’s Gospel helps us to prepare for...
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The Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos
Today we celebrate the birth of the Mother of God, or Theotokos, one of the twelve Great Feasts of the Church. Most of the direct references to her birth come from one of the apocryphal gospels, the...
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The Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross
Today we celebrate the Great Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. On this day we commemorate two specific incidents. The first is the finding of the Cross upon which Christ was crucified by the...
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Taking up our cross
Today, on the Sunday after the Feast of the Elevation of the Venerable and Life-Giving Cross, the Church continues to focus our attention on the Cross of Christ. In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus...
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Memorial service for the late Patriarch Petros VII in George
The Church of the Holy Archangels in George held a memorial service for the late Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, His Beatitude Petros VII. May his memory be eternal. His Beatitude Petros VII...
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Feast of the Cross in George
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Giving Cross was celebrated in George on 15 September.
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Feast of the Cross in Durban
His Eminence Archbishop Sergios officiated at the service of the Holy Eucharist at the Church of Saints Nicholas, Andrew and Gerasimos on Sunday 15 September, which included the Feast of the of the...
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His Grace Bishop Gennadios from Botswana officiates at the Cathedral of Saint...
The Celebration of the Greek National day and the Feast of the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary in Cape Town on Sunday, 27 October 2013 His Grace Bishop Gennadios,...
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The Rich Man and Lazarus
In today’s Gospel Saint Luke recounts the parable that Jesus Christ tells of the rich man and Lazarus. After hearing Saint Luke’s accounts of healing miracles in the last weeks, this parable can be...
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