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Our Program of services for the month of May in Greek and English

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Today we celebrate the holy and glorious Apostle and Evangelist John (John the Theologian). He was one of the original twelve Apostles, and wrote the Gospel bearing his name; three canonical letters: I John, II John, and III John; and the Book of Revelation. His symbol is the eagle. St. John was the son of Salome the myrrh-bearer and Zebedee, a fisherman. His brother was St. James, another apostle. In his own Gospel account, he refers to himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" rather than use his name. He was the youngest of the twelve apostles, and especially close to the Lord. This closeness is often portrayed in icons of the mystical supper, where St. John leans on Jesus. He was present for the Transfiguration of Christ with Peter and his brother James. St. John was exiled to the island of Patmos by Emperor Domitian around 90-95 A.D., and it was there that he received and wrote the Book of Revelation. "Account of the miracle that occurred at his grave: When over 100 years old, St. John took seven disciples outside of Ephesus and had them dig a grave in the shape of a cross. St. John then went into the grave, and the disciples buried him there, alive. Later on, when his grave was opened, St. John's body was not there. 'On May 8 of each year, dust rises up from his grave, by which the sick are healed of various diseases.' " [1]

Open Forum Q&A with Fr George

Taking place this Tuesday, if you ever had a question that you wanted answered in relation to our faith, come along and ask away!!

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The fourth Sunday after Easter is the Sunday of the Paralytic. We commemorate the miracle of Christ healing a man who had been paralyzed for thirty-eight years. The biblical story of the event is found in the Gospel of John 5:1-15. Close to the Sheep's Gate in Jerusalem, there was a pool, which was called the Sheep's Pool. It had five porches, that is, five sets of pillars supporting a domed roof. Under this roof there lay very many sick people with various illnesses awaiting the moving of the water by an angel. The first person to step in after the troubling of the water was healed immediately of whatever disease he had. It was there that the paralytic of today's Gospel was lying, tormented by his illness of thirty-eight years. When Christ beheld him, He asked him, "Will you be made whole?" And he answered with a quiet and meek voice, "Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool." The Lord said to him, "Rise, take up your bed, and walk." And straightaway the man was made whole and took up his bed. Walking in the presence of all, he departed rejoicing to his own house. Our Lord Jesus healed this paralytic during the days of the Passover, when He had gone to Jerusalem for the Feast, and dwelt there teaching and working miracles. According to Saint John the Evangelist, this miracle took place on the Sabbath.

Paschal Divine Liturgy in English

Tomorrow evening! An opportunity to hear the Paschal Divine Liturgy entirely in English.

Greek Orthodox Parish North Altona Bible Study Group

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Open Forum Q&A with Fr George

Join us for an open forum evening where there is no such thing as a stupid question! All welcome! Come armed with all the questions you have related to your faith and the church.

Paschal Divine Liturgy in English

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