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28 03 2016 Features

Our Church in the Times of Malta – 50 years ago

An extract from the Times of Malta of today, 28/03/2016, a reprinting of an article which appeared exactly 50 years ago.

From The Times of Malta of 50 years ago – Read the short section about the two Greek Churches in Valletta.
(Thanks to Mr Dennis Mifsud who drew our attention to this item.)

An extract from the Times of Malta of today, 28/03/2016, a reprinting of an article which appeared exactly 50 years ago.

An extract from the Times of Malta of today, 28/03/2016, a reprinting of an article which appeared exactly 50 years ago.

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Monday-Saturday Divine Liturgy at 7:30 a.m. Saturday Vespers at 6.30 p.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m.   “When they are not near a Roman Catholic Church, Roman Catholics are permitted to receive the Holy Communion in Orthodox Churches; and the same is also extended to Orthodox when they are not near an Orthodox Church.” (From the book The Thyateira Confession p. 69, written by His Eminence Athenagoras Kokkinakis, Orthodox Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain, published by The Faith […]

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18th October: Today's Saint.
O Saint of God, intercede for us.The Saint of the day 18 October

† Holy Apostle and Evangelist St Luke

audio.ancientfaith.com/sotd/10_18_luke_pc.mp3

He was a physician from Antioch, a disciple and travelling-companion of the Apostle Paul, who refers to him as the 'beloved physician.' He wrote not only his Gospel but the Acts of the Apostles, dedicating both to Theophilus, who according to one tradition was the Governor of Achaia, a convert.

Much of the Acts of the Apostles is written in the first person, describing his own travels with the St Paul. He lived to an old age and died in Achaia, possibly in Patras. Most ancient authors say that he died as a Martyr.

Church traditions about St Luke are somewhat contradictory. According to many, he was one of the Seventy and thus an eye-witness to Christ's ministry on earth. (He is usually considered to be the companion of St Cleopas on the Road to Emmaus). According to others, he never met Christ himself but was converted by the preaching of the Apostle Paul.

Church tradition holds that St Luke was the first iconographer, and painted an image of the Most Holy Theotokos from life. He is considered the patron of iconographers. Several icons attributed to St Luke himself are still in existence.

Troparion of St. Luke the Evangelist in Tone Three

O holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, intercede with the merciful God, to grant our souls forgiveness of sins. ... See MoreSee Less

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17th October: Today's Saints
O Saints of God, intercede for us.The Saint of the day 17 October

† Holy Martyrs Cosmas and Damian, the Unmercenaries of Cilicia (4th c.)

audio.ancientfaith.com/.../10_17_Cosmas_Damian_pc.mp3

The Church commemorates three pairs of brothers named Cosmas and Damian, all counted among the Unmercenary Physicians. The first reposed in peace and are commemorated on November 1; the second were stoned to death in Rome, and are commemorated on July 1; the third pair, commemorated today, were Arab doctors. They embraced the Christian faith together and thereafter cared for the sick in the name of the Lord Jesus, performing many miraculous healings. They were handed over to the governor Lysias by jealous pagans.

When the governor accused them of healing by sorcery, they replied 'We have no sort of magic, nor use any, but we have the power of Christ to save us and all who call upon His holy Name.' The governor first attempted to bribe them to deny Christ then, when this was useless, subjected them to many tortures. Finally they were beheaded. Their holy relics continued to perform many miracles of healing.

Troparion (Plagal of the Fourth Tone)
Sainted Unmercenaries and Wonder Workers, regard our infirmities; freely you have received, freely share with us.

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Having received the grace of healing, you extend health to those in need, O glorious and wonderworking physicians. Hence, by your visitation, cast down the audacity of our enemies, and by your miracles, heal the world. ... See MoreSee Less

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