All Saints of North America Orthodox Church · Phoenix, Arizona
Orthodox Church on the west side of Phoenix Arizona including Sun City, Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Buckeye, Tonopah, and more
Recently, we spent the entire sermon time going over a basic lesson on the Liturgy of Preparation, also known as the Proskomedia. This service, which is celebrated as a part of every Divine Liturgy in every Orthodox Church, comprises a host of Biblical quotations, references, and allegories. Parts 1 and 2 are below.
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Friday May 23, 2025 / May 10, 2025
Fifth Week of Pascha. Tone four.
Fast. Fish Allowed
Apostle Simon the Zealot (1st. c.).
St. Simon, bishop of Vladimir and Suzdal (Kiev Caves) (1226).
Martyrs Philadelphus, Cyprian, Alphaeus, Onesimus, Erasmus, and 14 others, in Sicily (251).
Martyr Hesychius of Antioch (4th c.).
Venerable Isidora the Fool of Tabenna (Egypt) (365).
Blessed Thais (Taisia) of Egypt (5th c.).
Blessed Simon of Yurievits and Zharki, fool-for-Christ (1584).
Icon of the Mother of God "Kiev-Bratsk" (1654).
The Scripture Readings
John 21:15-25 Matins Gospel
