Special Services during the Nativity Fast
During the fast periods throughout the year, the Church encourages us to participate more in prayer, almsgiving, and (of course) fasting. During the Nativity fast, we have the opportunity to pray the Advent Paraklesis service to the Theotokos. Here's a brief explanation of this service in the hopes that you will join us (either in person or online!):
Paraklesis - Supplication to the Most Holy Theotokos
The Paraklesis is a service of supplication for the welfare of the living. It is addressed to the Most Holy Theotokos, or a Saint, whose intercessions are sought through the chanting of a supplicatory canon and other hymns. The most popular Paraklesis Service is that in which the supplicatory canon and other hymns are addressed to the Most Holy Theotokos.
If you would like to add some names of living loved ones to the Paraclesis prayer list, please contact Fr. Antony.
Check our calendar to join us for our next liturgical service.