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Today, as we pass the middle of Lent, by the might of the Cross let us glorify the mighty God and Savior Who was lifted up in the midst of the earth. As we look, show us Your sufferings, Master, and Your precious Resurrection, granting us purification and great mercy. Let us humble our fleshly passions by turning away from food and laying our pleasures aside. Let us kiss the Tree of the Cross in faith. It reveals itself through veneration, and sanctifies all with divine grace! So let us sing to the lord: we give thanks to You, tender-hearted One, for You are saving our souls through the Cross! As we all venerate the Cross, let us cry: Rejoice, Tree of life! Rejoice, holy scepter of Christ! Rejoice, heavenly glory of man! Rejoice, majesty of faith! Rejoice, invincible weapon! Rejoice, vanquisher of enemies! Rejoice, shining radiance which saves the world! Rejoice, great glory of martyrs! Rejoice, power of saints! Rejoice, light of the angels! Rejoice, precious Cross! |
If you've never been to an Orthodox Church before, there are some things we want to share with you that will help you better understand what is going on and what we are about. Visitors unfamiliar with the Orthodox style of worship will benefit from reading A Visitor's Guide to the Divine Liturgy. Feel free to contact our parish priest, Fr. Tim Sawchak, or our lay leaders with any questions about ministries and activites at Holy Trinity parish. As our members have remarked about their own experience, we think you, too, will discover our church to be warm and inviting, a comfortable community within which to seek the Kingdom of God. We look forward to your visit with us.