Celebrating the Feast of the Dormition of the TheotokosOn Sunday, August 15th, St. George celebrated the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. This feast commemorates the repose (dormition) or "falling-asleep" of the Mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and also commemorates the assumption into heaven of the body of the Theotokos. After Divine Liturgy, there was the blessing of fragrant herbs and flowers, which is customary on this feast.
Celebrating the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos |
Fr. Sergei reading the Gospel lesson for this Feast day. |
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Fr. Sergei delivering his sermon |
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The Great Entrance |
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Blessing of fragrant herbs after Divine Liturgy |
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Blessing of flowers after Divine Liturgy |
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