2013 Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos at St. Mary's Orthodox Church Bronx, NY

The annual Feast of the Theotokos (Ettu Nombu Perunal) will be commemorated at St. Mary's Orthodox Church 360 Bedford Park Boulevard Bronx, New York from Sunday, September 1-Sunday, September 8, 2013.

The week long celebration will include Holy Qurbana, Meditation, Noon Prayers, Evening Prayers and Devotional Messages daily.

The Eight Day Lent celebration will commence on Sunday, September 1 with the Diocesan Metropolitan His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos celebrating the Holy Qurbana and leading the Intercessory Prayers.

The week long celebration will conclude on Sunday, September 8 with His Grace Dr. Mathews Mar Severios, Metropolitan leading the Holy Mooninmel Qurbana followed by Intercessory Prayers, Kaimuth and Lunch.

This year’s chief celebrants and main speakers include:

  • His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, Diocesan Metropolitan
  • His Grace Dr. Mathews Mar Severios, Metropolitan of Kanadanad West Diocese & Secretary of the Holy Episcopal Synod
  • Rev. Fr. Mohen Joseph, Vicar of Mar Elia Cathedral, Kottayam, India,
  • Rev. Fr. K.T. Philip (St. Mary’s Boys Home, Thalacode)
  • Rev. Fr. Giji Samuel
  • Rev. Fr. Paul Cherian

All the faithful are requested to prayerfully participate in the celebrations and receive blessings.  

View Program (PDF)

Tags: Holy Qurbano, Lent

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