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THE LOCUM TEENENS OF HOLY ARCHDIOCESE OF ATHENS + METROPOLITAN OF THEBES & LEVADIA CHRYSOSTOMOS THE MEMBERS + METROPOLITAN OF FTHIOTIS + METROPOLITAN OF MESSENIA + METRPOLITAN OF ATTICA & MEGARA IGNATIOS IAKOVOS KOSMAS

+ METROPOLITAN OF LARISSA & TYRNAVOS PHILOTHEOS

+ HIS BEATITUDE METROPOLITAN OF THEBES

CHRYSOSTOMOSPRESIDENT OF THE HOLY SYNOD OF THE G.O. CHURCH

SAINT FATHER MATTHEW, ARCHBISHOP OF ATHENSTHE CONFESSOR & WONDER- WORKER (1861- + 1950)

FROM ST FATHER MATTHEWS MIRACLESI (Archimandrite Kallistos) was in prison (in Kallithea Attica), at time of the persecution that we faced by the misbelief (new-calendarists) after the Dormition of the Holy Father, together with the then Bishop Andrew of Patras and nuns of the monastery. In these prisons were political prisoners (communists). We were after the civil grief. A nun, Sister Anna, was sick and the prison authorities asked a nun from the prison to go with her to hospital and to arrange. No nun went with her. Only a political prisoner was willing to serve. This political prisoner saw in his sleep an Elder, who was keeping a book and pick people who are for the Heaven and who are for the hell. Once it went through the final selection, the Elder stops and said: You are through Heaven, because you care my spiritual child, Sister Anna. She then woke up. Later, she had a visit and this political prisoner went to, saw bishop Andrew with the Holy Father pictures cockade. She called immediately: This is the Elder, who I saw! He was Saint Father Matthew. This dream had told before by her. Thanks to this miracle, she made Bond of Faith (verbal repudiation of the schism and misbelief) and chrismation by the bishop so she become Orthodox.

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January 201331 Days. Day 10 hours, night 14 hours.+THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST, BASIL THE GREAT + SUNDAY BEFORE EPIPHANY Sylvester; Pope Prophet Malachi, Gordius Martyr Synaxis of the 70 Apostles, Theoctistos Righteous Righteous Synkletike, (Before Epiphany- FAST) THE HOLY EPIPHANY OF CHRIST + AFTER EPIPHANY, The Synaxis of the Forerunner John Righteous DomnikE, George the Chozebite Righteous Eustratios Gregory of Nyssa, Righteous Dometianus + Righteous Theodosios the cenobite Martyr Tatiana, Martyrs Mertius & Peter Martyrs Hermylos and Stratonikos, Right. Maximus 12 OF LUCE, Righteous-Martyrs of Sinai and Raitho Righteous John the Hut-Dweller, Paul of Thebes The Veneration of the Chains of Ap. Peter +Righteous Anthony the Great, New-Martyr George +Athanasios and Cyril; Patriarchs of Alexandria Righteous Makarios, Marc of Ephesus the Evgenikos +Righteous Euthymios the Great, Zacharias N/M 14 OF LUCE, Maximus the Confessor, Martyr Neophytos +Apostle Timothy, Martyr Anastasios the Persian Clement Martyr, Dionysius of Olympus, Agathangelos Righteous Xeni and Philon, Martyr Vavilas + Gregory the Theologian; Patriarch of Constantinople Rihteous Xenophon, Martyr Ananias, Right. Ammon + The transfer of Relics of Saint John Crysostom 15 OF LUCE Right. Ephraim the Syrian, Isaac, Pelladios Transfer of the Relics of St. Ignatius the God- Bearer + Three Hierarchs, Ippolytos Unmercenaries Cyrus and John

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February 201328 Days. Day 11 hours, night 13 hours.Martyr Tryphon (Pre-feast of the Presentation) + THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Symeon the God-receiver, Anna the Prophetess 17 of matthew Righteous Isidore the Pilousiotis Martyr Agatha, Polyeuktos; Patriarch (Soul- Saturday) Boukolos, Photios, Patriarch C/P Parthenios of Lampsakos, Righteous Luke of Hellas Theodor the General, Prophet Zacharias Martyr Nickyphoros, Hieromartyr Marcellos (Apodosis) + Hieromartyr Haralampos, Anastasios of Jerusalem PUBLICAN & PHARISEE, H/M Blasios, Queen Theodora Meletios Archbishop of Antioch Apostles Aquila and Priscilla + CLEAN MONDAY Righteous Auxentios (Begg. of Fast) Apostle Onesimos, Righteous Efsevios Martyr Pamphylos, Phlavianos of Constantinople + Theodor the Tyro, Marcianos, (Saturday of Souls) THE PORDIGAL SON, Leo; Pope, Agapitos the Conf. +The miracle of the kollyba of St. Theodore (Soul- Sat.) Leo of Catana, Agathon Righteous Timothy of Symvola Martyrs of Euhenious Bishop of Smyrna Polycarp, Righteous Polychronios 1st and 2nd findings of the head of St. John (S. of Souls) MEAT- FARE SUNDAY Tarasios, patriarch of Const/ple Porphyrios of Gaza, Photeini the Samaritan woman Righteous Procopios the Confessor Confessor Basil, Cyranna martyr, Cassianos martyr

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March 201331 Days. Day 12 hours, night 12 hours.Righteous Evdokia, Righteous Domnina Martyrs Hisychios and Euthalia, Theodotos st The 3 Salutations, Martyrs Eutropios & Kleonikos CHEESE- FARE SUNDAY Right. Gerasimos of the Jordan Eulampios, Conon and those with him (Begin. of Fast) 42 Martyrs of Amorio, Martyr Julio, R. Arcadius 7 Martyrs of Herson, Lavrentios of Megara Theofylaktos of Nicomedia, Apostle Hermes st + The Forty Martyrs of Sebastia (1 Salutations) Martyr Quadratus & those with him, (Soul- Saturday) ST 1 OF FAST- SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY, Sophronios Gregory the Dialogist, Theophanis the Confessor Transfer of the holy relics of St Nickephorus of Const. Righteous Benedict , Martyr Alexander nd Agapios & the 7 M., Ap. Aristovoulos (2 Salutations) Martyr Sabinos the Egyptian, Righteous Christodoulos Akathist hymn, Alexios the man of God, Patrick Bish. 2nd OF FAST- GREGORY PALAMAS Cyril of Jerusalem Chrysanthos & Dareia Martyrs Martyrs of St Sabba, Confessor Nikitas, Appolonias James the Confessor, Martyr Domninus, Patr. Thomas Hieromartyr Basil; Bishop of Ancyra, Martyr Calliniki Nicon Martyr & the 199 Martyrs (3rd Salutations) Artemon; Bishop of Seleukia, Parthenios (Bef. Ann.) 3rd FAST- VENERATION OF CROSS, + ANNUNCIATION + Synaxis of Archangel Michael Righteous Matrona of Thessalonica Apostle Herodion, Righteous Helarion of Pelekiti Bishop Marc of Arethousia, Deacon Cyril Philumenos, John of ( 4th Salutations) Akakios the Confessor, Ypatios; Bishop of Gaggra

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April 201330 Days. Day 13 hours, night 11 hours.4 OF FEAST JOHN OF THE LADDER Mary of Egypt Righteous Titus; the wonder- worker Confessor Niketas, Joseph the Hymn- writer Portaitissa, Righteous Zosimas, Raphael Martyrs Claudius, Diodor, Nickephoros, George Eftychios; Patriarch of Constantinople, 120 M Martyrs Calliopios & Accylina th 5 OF FEAST- MARY OF EGYPT, Herodion Ap. Eupsicios M. Hypomone; Martyr Terentios Martyr, Hieromartyr Patriarch Gregory Hieromartyr Antipas; Bishop of Pergamos Basil the Confessor, Acacios Martin; Pope of Rome the Confessor Apostles Aristarchos, Poudis, Trophimos + PALM SUNDAY, Criscent Martyr Great Monday, Josef the all- comely Agapi, Irene Great Tuesday, The ten Virgins Macarios of Corinth Great Wednesday, The woman who anointed the Lord Great Thursday, The Mystical Supper, Agathangelos Great Friday, The Holy Passion of the Lord Great Saturday, The Descent into Hades, Januarios + HOLY PASCHA, THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD RENEWAL WEEK. Great-Martyr George, N. George Virgin Mary Portaitissa, Elizabeth the Wonderworker + Evangelist Marc, Macedonios of Cosntantinople Hieromartyr Basileus of Amasia, Right. Glafyra + LIFE- GIVING FONT, Symeon of Constantinople The 9 Martyrs of Kyziko, Memnon the Wonder THE 2ND OF JOHN- APOSTLE THOMAS, Ap John + Apostle James; brother of Theologian, N/M Chrysie

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May 201331 Days. Day 14 hours, night 10 hours.Prophet Jeremiah, N/M Euthymios, Akakios & Ignatius The transfer of the relics of St Athanasios the Great Martyrs Timothy and Maura, Peter; Bishop of Argos Martyr Pelagia, Leontios M., Athanasios of Corinth Great-martyr Irene, Euthymios; Bishop of Madytos THE 3RD- MYRRH- BEARRING WOMEN, Job the Right. Appearance of Holy Cross, Acacius M., Right. Nilos +John the Theologian, Righteous Arsenios the Great Prophet Isaiah, Christopher M., Nicholaos of Vounena Simon the Zealot, Righteous Laurence Cyril & Methodios the Equal to Apostles, Mokios H/M Epiphanios of Cyprus, German of Constantinople TH THE 4 - PARALYTIC, Glykeria martyr, Right. Eufthimios + Matthew; Archbishop of Athens the Confessor Pachomios the Great, Achililos; Archbishop of Larissa MID- PENTECOS, Theodor, Nicholaos of Constantinople Ap. Andronikos & Junia, Athnasios of Christianopolis Peter, Dionysius, Christin, Martyr Andrew Hieromartyr Patrick of Prussa, Martyr Akakios, TH THE 5 - SAMARITAN WOMAN, Martyr Thalellaios Saint Kings Constantine & Helen; equal- to- Apostles Martyr Vasiliskos, Paul new Right/M Michael of Synnada, Myrrh- bearing Maria Righteous Symeon the Stylite & Wonderworker +The 3rd finding of the Venerable Head of Forerunner Carpos, Apostle Alphaios, New- Martyr Alexander THE 6TH- THE BLIND MAN, Hi/M Elladious, John; Russian Andrew for Christ fool, Eutyches; Hieromartyr Right/M Theodosia, Bishop Alexander, H/M Olvianos Righteous Isaakios of Dalmata, (Apodosis of Pascha) + THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD, Martyr Hermios

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June 201330 Days. Day 15 hours, night 9 hours.Justin Martin; the Philosopher, Hieromartyr Pyrros Nickephoros; Patriarch of Constantinople, Demetrius TH th THE 7 - HOLY FATHERS (7 ), Martyr Lucillianos, Paula, Martha & Maria Hieromartyr Dorotheos, Marcus of Chios, Nicandros Hilarrion; abbot of Dalmata, Right. Attalos, Gelasios Hierom. Dorotheos of Ancyra, (Apodosis of Ascension) Transfer of relics of St Theodore the General, Calliopi Cyril; Archbishop of Constantinople, Thekla, Ananias + HOLY PENTECOST, Alexander, Antonina Martyr + HOLY SPIRIT, + Mother of God; It is Truly Meet Righteous Onuphrios of Egypt & Peter of Mt Athos Martyr Aquilina, Antipatros of Vostra Prophet Elisha, Methodios; Patriarch of Constantinople Prophet Amos, Righteous Augustine of Hippo Tychon of Amathon, (Apodosis of Pentecost) 1st of Matthew- + ALL SAINTS, Martyrs manuel, Sabel, Martyrs Leontios, Hypatios, Aetherios (Begin. of Fast) Apostle Jude, Righteous Paisios the Great Hieromartyr Methodios of Patara, Nicholaos Kavasilas Martyr Julian, New- Martyrs Nicketas & Pachomios Eusebious of Samosata, Zinon & Zina Martyrs Martyr Agrippina, Righteous Nicetas of Thebes 2nd- H. FATHERS OF ATHOS, + Nativity of the Forerunner Righteous- martyr Febronia, R. Dionysius, Dometious Righteous David of Thessalonica, John; Bishop of Goths Right. Sampson the hospitable, Joanna Myrrh- bearing The transfer of relics of Unmercenarie Cyrus & John + Apostles Paul & Peter + The Synaxis of the Holy Twelve Apostles

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July 201331 Days. Day 14 hours, night 10 hours.3 OF MATTH. + Unmercenaries Cosmas & Damian Deposition of the Honorable Cincture Martyr Hyacinth, Anatolios; Patr. of Constantinople Andrew; Archbishop of Crete, Lucia Martyr, Michael Righteous Athanasios the Athonite, Right. Lampados Righteous Sisoes the Great, Archippos, Philimon Apost. Great- martyr Kyriake, Righteous Thomas of Maleo 4th OF MATTH. Great- martyr Prokopios, Theophilos Hieromartyr Pangratios, Metrophanis 45 Martyrs of Nikopolis, Right Antonius the Russian + Great- M Euphemia, Queen Olga; equal to Apost. Martyr Proklos & Hilarion, Veroniki; the bleeding Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel, Righteous Stephanos Apostle Aquila, Righteous Nicodemus the Athonite HOLY FATHERS OF 4TH ECUM. Martyrs Kerykos & Julita Hierom. Athenogenes & those with him + Great Martyr Marina, Bishop Euphrasios Martyr Aimilianos, Paul, Thei, Oualentini, R. Pamvos Righteous Makrina, Dius, Theodor the Savvaitis + Prophet Elias the Thesvitis Symeon, for Christ fool, Righteous John, Parthenios 6TH OF MATTH. + Maria Magdalene, Markella M. . Prophet Ezekiel, Hieromartyr Phokas Great- martyr Christina, New- martyr Theophilos + Dormition of St Anna, Deaconess Olympias + Righteous Martyr Paraskevi, Hieromartyr Hermolaos + Great Martyr Panteleemon, Righteous Anthousa Conf. Prochoros, Nikanor, Righteous Irene Chrysovalantou + 7TH OF MATTH Martyrs Theodote & Kallinikos Silas, Silouanos , Crescentos Righteous Evdokimos the Just, Joseph of Arimathea

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August 201331 Days. Day 13 hours, night 11 hours.Procession of Holy Cross, Sts Maccabees (B. Of Fast) The Translation of the relics of Protomartyr Stephen Righteous Dalmatius, Faustus and Isaakios, Theoklitos The 7 children of Euphesus, Righteous- martyr Evdokia 8th OF MATTH. Righteous Nona (Before Transfigur.) + THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD & SAVIOR Hieromartyr Dometius, Righteous Theodosios the New Aimilianos of Cyzicus, Myron; Bishop of Crete Apostle Matthias, Joulianos ant those with him mar Archdiacone Laurence, Xistos; pope of Rome Deacon Euplos, Nephon of Constantinople 9th OF MATTH. Martyrs photios & Aniketos, R. Sergios Maximos the Confessor, (Apodosis of Transf.) Prophet Micah, N/M Symeon; (Prefeast of Dormition) + THE DORMITION OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS The Holy Napkin, Martyr Diomedus, Right. Gerasimos Hieromartyr Myron, Paul & Juliani Martyrs Martyrs Flaurus & Laurus, Righteous Sophronios th 10 OF MATTH. Great- m. Andrew & those with him Prophet Samuel, Martyr Loucios Apostle Thaddeous, martyr Vassa & her Children Panagia (Virgin Mary) of Proussa, Martyr Agathonikos Martyr Loupous, Ireneos (Apodosis of the Dormition) Hieormartyr Eutyches, Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia Apostles Bartholomew & Titus + 11TH OF MATTH. Martyrs Adrian and Natalie Righteous Poimen, Phanourios Righteous Moses the Ethiopian, Prophetess Anna +The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (fast) Alexander and John; Patriarchs of Constantinople + The deposition of the Holy Zone of the Theotokos

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September 201330 Days. Day 12 hours, night 12 hours.+BEGINNING OF THE INDICTION. Symeon the Stylite th 12 OF MATTH. Martyr Mamas, Patr. John the Faster Hieromartyr Anthimos of Nicomedia Hier. Babylas of Antioch, Prophet Moses the God-seer Prophet Zacharias father of the Forerunner +The miracle of the Archangel Michael at Chonae Martyr Sozon, Eupsychios, (Pre- feast of Theot. Nativ.) +THE NATIVITY OF MOST HOLY LADY, MOTHER OF GOD + BEFORE OF EXELTATION, +The Just Joachim and Anna Martyrs Menodora, Metrodora, Nymphodora Righteous Theodora of Alexandria, Martyr Evanthia Hieromartyr Autonomos (Apodosis of the Nativity) +The Dedication of the Resurrections Church (Bef. Ex.) + EXALTATION OF THE PRECIOUS & LIFE-GIVING CROSS Great- Martyr Niketas, Vissarion; Bishop of Larissa + AFTER THE EXELTATION, Great- Martyr Euphemia Martyrs Sophia & her daughters; Faith, Hope, Love Righteous Eumenios; Bishop of Gortyna, M. Ariadni Martyrs Trophimos, Sabbatios and Dorymedon + Great- martyr Eustathios & those with him Quadratus the Apostle Apodosis of the Exaltation Hieromartyr Phokas, Cosmas & 26 R/M at Vekos time ST + 1 OF LUCE, +The Conception of the Forerunner John Panagia Myrtdiotissa, Thekla Right. Euphrosyne, daughter of Paphnutios Egyptian +The Assumption of the Apostle John the Theologian Martyr Kallistratos & 46 Martyrs, Ap. Aristarchos Righteous Chariton the Confessor, Prophet Varouh Righteous Kyriakos the Athonite, M. Petronia + 2nd OF LUCE, Hieromartyr Gregory of Great Armenia

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October 201331 Days. Day 11 hours, night 13 hours.+ Holy Protection, The Mother of God Quick- hearer Hieromartyr Cyprian & Virgin-martyr Justina Dionysios the Areopagite, Bishop of Athens Hierotheos, Bishop of Athens, Martyr Domnina Martyr Charitine, Martyr Eudokimos + Apostle Thomas, Erotees M., Righteous Kendeas rd 3 OF LUCE G/M Sergius and Bacchus, 99 Fathers Righteous Pelagia &Tasia, R/M Ignatius Ap James Alpheus, Right. Andronikos & Athanasia Martyrs Eulampios and Eulampia Apostle Philip. Righteous Theophanes the Branded Righteous Symeon, the new Theologian, Provos M. M Carpus, Papylus and Agathodoros, N/M Chryse + 4th OF LUCE M. Nazarios and Gerbasios, Celsius Hieromartyr Loukianos Great-Martyr Longinus the Centurion, M Leontios Prophet Hosea, Twenty Unmercenaries + Apostle and Evangelist Luke, Martyr Marinos Prophet Joel, Martyr Ouarus, Righteous Cleopatra Great- martyr Artemios, Gerasimos of Cephalonia th 6 OF LUCE R. Hilarion the Great, New- martyr John Averky Bishop of Hierapolis, + Apostle James, the Brother of the Lord Great-Martyr Arethas, Martyr Sebastiane Mart. Marcian and Martyrios, Tabitha the Merciful Great-Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-Streamer Martyr Nestor, Procla the wife of Pontius Pilate 7th OF LUCE Terence and Eunice, Patr. Athanasios Martyr Anastasia, R. Abramius & Maria Martyrs Zenobios and Zenobia, Apostle Cleopas Apostles Stachys, Apellos, Amplia and Ourbanos.

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December 201331 Days. Day 9 hours, night 15 hours.Prophet Naoum, Righteous Philaret the Merciful TH 16 OF LUCE Prophet Habakkuk, Martyr Myrope Prophet Zephaniah New- Martyr Angelis, Theodor +Great-Martyr Barbara, Right. John of Damascus + Righteous Sabbas the Sanctified + Nicholas of Myra the Wonder- worker Ambrose of Milan, Righteous Gregory Righteous Patapios, Parthenios of Chios 10th OF LUCE + The Conception of St Anna Martyrs Menas & Hermogenes Righteous Daniel and Luke the Stylites + Spyridon of Trimythous Martyrs Eustratios, Auxentios, Eugene, Mardarios Martyrs Thyrsos and Leukios + Hieromartyr Eleutherios, Martyr Anthia TH 11 OF LUCE Prophet Haggai, Modestus of Jerusalem Three Holy Children, Prophet Daniel Martyr Sebastian and those with him Martyr Boniface and Aglas + Ignatius the God-Bearer, Pre-feast of the Nativity Martyr Juliana Martyr Anastasia the deliverer from poisons BEFORE CHRISTMAS Ten Martyrs of Crete, Naoum Righteous-Martyr Eugenia (Eve of Christmas) + THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD & GOD JESUS CHRIST +The Synaxis of Most Holy Mother of God Maria +Stephen the First-martyr and Archdeacon The Holy 20,000 Martyrs in Nicomedia The 14,000 infants slain by Herod AFTER THE CHRISTMAS Righteous-Martyr Anysia Right. Melanie, Zoticos (Apodosis of Nativity)

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Acts 6 1-7 A John 1 1-7 Acts 9 32-42 Acts 14 6-18 Acts 11 19-30 Acts 26, 1 , 12-20 Acts 16 16-34 Acts 1 1-12 Acts 20 16-18, 28-36 Acts 2 1-11 Ephes. 5 8-19 Hebr. 11 33- 12 2 Rom. 13 11- 14 4 B Cor. 11 21- 12 9 A Cor. 4 9-16 Cor. A 12 27- 13 8 Rom. 6 18-23 Titus 3 8-15 Jacob 5 10-20 Rom. 12 6-14 Gal. 4 22-27 B Tim. 2 1-10 Rom. 15 1-7 A Cor. 1 10-17 B Peter 1 10-19 A Cor. 3 9-17 Philip. 2 5-11 A Cor. 4 9-16 A Cor. 9 2-12 Acts 13 25-32

Marc 15 43- 16 8 John 19 25-27 ,21 24-25 John 5 1-15 John 7 14-30 John 4 5-42 Math. 18 10-20 John 9 1-38 Luce 24 36-53 John 17, 1-13 John 7 37-52, 8 12 Math. 18 10-20 Math. 10 32-33, 3738, 19 27-30 Luce 1 1-25, 57- 68, 76-80 Matth. 9 36- 10 8 Matth. 9 36- 10 8 Matthew 6 22-23 Matthew 8 5-13 Mathew 5 14-19 Luce 4 22-30 Matth. 1-8 Luce 8 16-21 Luce 21 12-19 Matthew 9 27-35 Matthew 14 14-22 Matthew 17 1-9 Matthew 14 22-34 Luce 10 38-42, 11 27-28 Matth 14 14-23 Matth. 18 23-35 Marc. 6 14-30

8 13 16 20 21 27 31 3 JUN 10 11 17 24 29 30 2 JULY 8 15 20 22 25 27 29 5 AUG 6 12 15 19 26 29

1 SEPT 2 8 9 14 16 23 26 7 OCT 14 21 26 28 4 NOV 8 11 13 14 18 21 25 30 4 DEC 6 9 12 16 23 25 26 27 30

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A Timothy 2 1-7 A Cor. 15 1-11 B Phil. 5-11 Gal. 6 11-18 A Cor. 1 18-24 Gal. 2 16-20 Gal. 4 22-27 A John 4 12-19 Gal. 2 16-20 Titus 3 8-15 B Tim. 2 1-10 B Tim. 2 1-10 Gal. 2 16-20 Gal. 6 11-18 Hebr. 2 2-10 Ephes. 2 4-10 Hebr. 7 26, 8 2 A Cor. 4 9-16 Ephes. 2 14-22 Hebr. 9 1-7 Gal. 3 23, 4 5 A Cor. 4 9-16 Gal. 2 16-20 Gal. 5 22- 6 2 Hebr. 13 17-21 Gal. 4 22-27 Ephes. 5 8-19 Col. 3 4-11 Hebr. 11 9-10, 32-40 Gal. 4 4-7 Hebr. 2 11-18 Acts 6 8- 7 60 Gal. 1 11-19

Luce 4 16-22 Matth. 19 16-26 Luce 10 38-42, 11 27-28 John 3 13-17 John 19 6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35 Marcus 8 34- 9 1 Luce 5 1-11 J 19 25-27, 21 24-25 Luce 7 11-16 Luce 8 5-15 Luce 8 27-39 John 15 12 Luce 8 41-56 Luce 16 19-31 Luce 10 16-21 Luce 10 25-37 John 10 9-16 John 1 44-52 Luce 12 16-21 Luce 10 38-42, 11 8 Luce 18 18-27 John 1 35-52 Luce 16 19-31 Matth. 11 27-30 Luce 16 17-23 Luce 13 19-17 John 10 9-16 Luce 3 4-11 Matth. 1 1-25 Matth. 2 1-12 Matth. 21 33-42 Matth. 2 13-23

Nativity of Theot. Bef. Exaltation Exaltation of Cross After Exaltat. 5st of Luce St John Th. 3rd of Luce 4th (H. Fathers) 6th of Luce St Demetrius 7th of Luce 5th of Luce H. Archangels 8th of Luce St Chrysostom Ap. Phillip 9th of Luce Entrance 13th- St Catherine Ap. Andrew 5th of Luce Right. Sabbas St Nicholaos 10th - St. Anna St Spyridon 11th of Luce Bef. Christmas Nativity Christ Syn. of Theot. St Stephen After Christ.

THE AKATHIST HYMNHaving secretly received the command, the Archangel hastened into Joseph's abode and spoke to the Holy Virgin. He Who bowed the Heavens with His descending, is wholly contained, yet unchanged in You. And seeing Him taking the likeness of a servant in your womb, I stand in amazement and cry unto you: Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin Kontakion Unto you, O Theotokos, invincible Champion, your City, in thanksgiving ascribes the victory for the deliverance from sufferings. And having your might unassailable, free us from all dangers, so that we may cry unto you: Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

1 The Archangel was sent from Heaven to cry 'Rejoice!'[3times] to the Theotokos. And beholding You, O Lord, taking bodily form, he stood in awe, and with his bodiless voice he cried aloud to her such things as these: Rejoice, you through whom joy shall shine forth. Rejoice, you whom the curse will vanish. Rejoice, the Restoration of fallen Adam. Rejoice, the Redemption of the tears of Eve. Rejoice, O Height beyond human logic. Rejoice, O depth invisible even to the eyes of Angels. Rejoice, for you are the King's throne. Rejoice, you bear Him, Who bears the universe. Rejoice, O Star revealing the Sun. Rejoice, O Womb of divine Incarnation. Rejoice, you through whom creation is renewed. Rejoice, you through whom the Creator is born a Babe. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

2 Beholding herself in purity, the holy one courageouslysaid to Gabriel: Your strange voice seems almost unbelievable to my soul; for how do you speak of birth-giving without seed? crying aloud: Alleluia.

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Seeking to know the incomprehensible knowledge, the Virgin cried to him who ministered to her: How many a Son

be born from a virginal womb? Tell me! To her he answered in fear, yet crying thus: Rejoice, O seer of the ineffable Will. Rejoice, O surety of those praying in silence. Rejoice, you the Preface of Christ's miracles. Rejoice, you the Pinnacle of His commandments. Rejoice, O heavenly Ladder, by which God descended. Rejoice, O Bridge leading those from earth to Heaven. Rejoice, O Miracle, much marveled of Angels. Rejoice, O trauma, much dirged of demons. Rejoice, you who ineffably gave birth to the Light. Rejoice, you who revealed the mystery to none. Rejoice, O knowledge superceding the wise. Rejoice, You who enlightens the minds of the faithful. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin

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The power of the Most High then overshadowed the Virgin, that she might conceive; and her fruitful womb He made a fertile meadow for all those desiring to reap salvation, as they chant: Alleluia.

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Carrying God in her womb, the Virgin hastened to Elizabeth, whose unborn babe forthwith recognizing Mary's salutation rejoiced, and with leaps as it were with songs, he cried out to the Theotokos:

Rejoice, O branch of the unwithering Vine. Rejoice, O Land yielding the untainted Fruit. Rejoice, O Husbandry of the merciful Husbandman. Rejoice, O birthgiver to the Planter of our life. Rejoice, O Field bearing abundant compassion. Rejoice, O Table laden with an abundance of mercies. Rejoice, for you make the meadow produce contentment. Rejoice, for you prepare a haven for souls. Rejoice, acceptable Incense of intercession. Rejoice, Oblation for all the world. Rejoice, Favour of God to mortals. Rejoice, Access of mortals to God. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

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Having doubtful thoughts, the righteous Joseph was troubled; for he suspected a secret union as he beheld you unwed, O blameless one; but when he learned of your conception through the Holy Spirit, he cried: Alleluia.

7 On hearing the Angels praising the incarnate presence ofChrist, the shepherds hastened as to a Shepherd, and beholding Him as a spotless Lamb, pastured in Mary's womb, her they hymned, and said: Rejoice, Mother of the Lamb and Shepherd. Rejoice, Fold of the rational sheep.

Rejoice, O Defense against invisible foes. Rejoice, Opener of the gates of Paradise. Rejoice, for the things of Heaven rejoice with the earth. Rejoice, the things of earth join chorus with the Heavens. Rejoice, never-silent Voice of the Apostles. Rejoice, neverconquered Courage of the Martyrs. Rejoice, firm Support of the Faith. Rejoice, shining Token of grace. Rejoice, you through whom Hades was laid bare. Rejoice, you through whom we are clothed with glory. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

8 Beholding the Godward-pointing Star, the Magi followedit radiance; and holding it as a lantern, they sought through it the mighty King. And having approached the Unreachable, they rejoiced and cried to Him: Alleluia.

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The sons of the Chaldees saw in the hands of the Virgin Him Who by His hand fashioned man; and sensing Him as Lord, even though He had taken the form of a servant, they hastened with gifts to do homage, and they cried out to her who is blessed: Rejoice, Mother of the never-setting Star. Rejoice, Dawn of the mystic Day. Rejoice, you who has quenched the fiery furnace of error.

Rejoice, you who enlightens the initiates of the Trinity. Rejoice, you who has removed the inhuman tyrant from power. Rejoice, you who has shown Christ, the manbefriending Lord. Rejoice, you who has redeemed us from the pagan religion. Rejoice, you who has rescued us from the works of mire. Rejoice, you who ceased the worship of fire. Rejoice, you who saves us from the flames of passions. Rejoice, Guide of the faithful to chastity. Rejoice, O Delight of all generations. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

10 Having become God-bearing heralds, the Magi returnedto Babylon. Fulfilling Your prophecy, and having preached You as the Christ to all, they left Herod as a trifler, who knew not how to chant: Alleluia.

11 Having shed the light of truth in Egypt, You expelled thedarkness of falsehood; and unable to bear Your strength, O Saviour, her idols fell; and they that were set free from them cried to the Theotokos: Rejoice, Uplifting of men. Rejoice, Downfall of demons. Rejoice, you who trampled upon the delusion of error. Rejoice, you who censured the deceit of the idols. Rejoice,Sea which drowned the symbolic Pharoah. Rejoice,

Rock which refreshed those thirsting for life. Rejoice, Pillar of fire, guiding those in darkness. Rejoice, Protection of the world, more spacious than a cloud. Rejoice, Nourishment, successor to manna. Rejoice, Minister of holy joy. Rejoice, Land of promise. Rejoice, you from whom flows milk and honey. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

12 When Symeon was prepared to leave from this age ofdeception, You were presented to him as a newborn Babe, but he recognized You as perfect God. Wherefore, he marvelled at Your ineffable wisdom, chanting: Alleluia.

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New was the Creation which the Creator showed to us His creatures, when He sprang forth from the seedless womb; and He preserved it incorrupt, even as it was, that we, seeing this Miracle, may praise her saying: Rejoice, Flower of incorruption. Rejoice, Crown of selfrestraint. Rejoice, O shining Token of Resurrection. Rejoice, you whom reflects the life of the Angels. Rejoice, Tree of delectable Fruit that nourishes the faithful. Rejoice, well-shaded Tree under which many find shelter. Rejoice you who bears the Guide of those astray. Rejoice,

you who gives birth to the Redeemer of captives. Rejoice, Intercession before the righteous Judge. Rejoice, Forgiveness for many transgressors. Rejoice, Robe of confidence for those bare of courage. Rejoice, Tenderness conquering all desire. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

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Seeing a strange childbirth, let us estrange ourselves from the world by transporting our minds to Heaven; to this end the Most High God appeared on earth a lowly man, that He might draw to the heights those who cry out to Him: Alleluia.

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The Infinite Word was wholly present with those on earth, yet never absent from those in Heaven; for this was a divine condescension and not a mere change of place; and His birth was from a Virgin chosen of God, who heard such words as these: Rejoice, Land of the Uncontained God. Rejoice, Gate of the sacred mystery. Rejoice, doubtful Rumour of the faithless. Rejoice, undoubtful Pride of the faithful. Rejoice, all-holy Chariot of Him Who is above the Cherubim. Rejoice, most excellent Dwelling-place of Him Who is above the Seraphim. Rejoice, you who conducts the opposites of unity. Rejoice,

you who has woven maidenhood into motherhood. Rejoice, you through whom transgression is annulled. Rejoice, you through whom Paradise is open. Rejoice, Key of the Kingdom of Christ. Rejoice, Hope of eternal blessings. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin

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All angel-kind was amazed by the great deed of Your Incarnation; for they saw the inaccessible God as Man accessible to all, dwelling among is and hearing from all: Alleluia.

17 Orators most eloquent do we behold mute as fish beforeyou, O Theotokos; for they are at loss to explain how you could remain a virgin and yet give birth. But as for us, marvelling at this mystery, we cry with faith: Rejoice, Vessel of the Wisdom of God. Rejoice, Treasury of His providence. Rejoice, you who proves the philosophers fools. Rejoice, you who proves the logicians illogical. Rejoice, for the subtle debaters are confounded. Rejoice, for the inventors of myths are faded away. Rejoice, you who breaks the webs of the Athenians. Rejoice, you who fills the nets of the Fishermen. Rejoice, who draws us from the depths of ignorance. Rejoice, you who enlightens many with knowledge.

Rejoice, Raft for those who desire to be saved. Rejoice, Haven for those who fare on the sea of life. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

18 Wishing to save the world, to this end did the Ruler of allcome of His own will; and, though as God He is the Shepherd, for us He appeared as a Man like us; for by this likeness He called those of like kind, yet as God He hears: Alleluia

19 You are a fortress protecting all virgins, O Theotokos andVirgin; for the Master of heaven and earth prepared you, O Immaculate One, and dwelt in your womb, and taught all to cry out to you: Rejoice, Pillar of virginity. Rejoice, Gate of salvation. Rejoice, Leader of spiritual restoration. Rejoice, Bestower of divine goodness. Rejoice, for you regenerated those conceived in shame. Rejoice, for you gave guidance to the thoughtless. Rejoice, you who abolished the corrupter of hearts. Rejoice, you who gave birth to the Sower of chastity. Rejoice, bridal Chamber of a seedless marriage. Rejoice, you who joined the faithful to the Lord. Rejoice, fair Nursing-mother of virgins. Rejoice, bridal Escort of holy souls. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

20 Defeated is every hymn that strives to pay homage tothe multitude of Your many compassions; for even should we offer You, O holy King, odes of praise numberless as the sands, we should still have done nothing worthy of what You have given to us who cry to You: Alleluia.

21 As a brilliant beacon-light shining to those in darknessdo we behold the holy Virgin; for she kindles the celestial Light and leads all to divine knowledge; she illuminates our minds with radiance and is honoured by these our cries: Rejoice, Ray of the spiritual Sun. Rejoice, Beam of the innermost Splendour. Rejoice, Lightning, enlightening our souls. Rejoice, Thunder, striking down the enemy. Rejoice, for you caused the many-starred Light to dawn. Rejoice, for you caused the ever-flowing River to gush forth. Rejoice, you who depicts the image of the Font of Siloam. Rejoice, you who washes away the stain of sin. Rejoice, Laver purifying conscience. Rejoice, Wine-bowl over-filled with joy. Rejoice, sweet-scented Fragrance of Christ. Rejoice, Life of mystic festival. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin

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Wishing to bestow His grace, He that forgives the ancient debts of all mankind came of His own will to dwell

among those who departed from His favour; and tearing up writ of indebtedness, He hears from all: Alleluia.

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Whilst praising your Offspring, we all praise you, O Theotokos, as a living temple; for the Lord, Who holds all things in His hand, dwelt in your womb, and He sanctified and glorified you, and taught all to cry to you: Rejoice, Tabernacle of God the Word. Rejoice, Holy one, holier than the Hollies. Rejoice, Ark made golden by the Spirit. Rejoice, inexhaustible Treasury of Life. Rejoice, precious Diadem of godly kings. Rejoice, venerable Boast of faithful priests. Rejoice, unshakeable Tower of the Church. Rejoice, impregnable fortress of the Kingdom. Rejoice, you through whom trophies are raised up. Rejoice, you whom enemies are cast down. Rejoice, Healing of my flesh. Rejoice, Salvation of my soul. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

24 O all-hymned Mother, worthy of all praise, who broughtforth the Word, the Holiest of all Saints [3 times], as you receive this our offering, rescue us all from every calamity, and deliver from future torment those who cry with one voice: Alleluia.

1st StanzaThe Archangel was sent from Heaven to cry: Rejoice! to the Theotokos. And beholding You, O Lord, taking bodily form, he stood in awe, and with his bodiless voice he cried aloud to her such things as: Rejoice, you through whom joy shall shine. Rejoice, you the Redemption of the tears of Eve. Rejoice, Height hard to climb for human thought. Rejoice, Depth hard to explore even for the eyes of Angels. Rejoice, for you are the Throne of the King. Rejoice, for you sustained the Sustainer of all. Rejoice, Star that causes the Sun to appear. Rejoice, Womb of the divine Incarnation. Rejoice, you through whom creation is renewed. Rejoice, you whom the Creator is born a Babe. Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin Kontakion Unto you, O Theotokos, invincible Champion, your City, in thanksgiving ascribes the victory for the deliverance from sufferings. And having your might unassailable, free us from all dangers, so that we may cry unto you: Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

THE INTRODUCTION OF THE GREGORIAN CALENDARIS A VERY SERIOUS AND IMPORTANT ISSUE

The New Calendar encounters:1) The callings of Divine Paul for keeping accurate the holy traditions. 2) The 7th, 1st, and 55th Apostolic Canons. 3) In the 6th and 7th Rules of the First Ecumenical Synod 4) On the 8th of the Third Ecumenical in ratifying the 35th mission, 6th and 7th of the First Ecumenical and the 3rd of Antioch. 5) In the 1st and 28on the First Ecumenical Council. 6) In 56th of the 5th Ecumenical on the fasting simultaneously discharge under all Orthodox". 7) On the 1st of Quinisext. 8) The 1st and 7th of the Seventh Ecumenical. 9) The general practice of the Seventh Ecumenical Council, where relatively Tarasios is speaking. 10) In the fourth act of the 7th Ecumenical Council, where relatively he is speaking too. 11) On all the "Ekvoiseis" of the Seventh Ecumenical. 12) The events of the Seventh Ecumenical on the pseudo-synod of Kopronymos.

13) The term of the seventh Synod. 14) On the Seventh Ecumenical Synod references of Tarasios to the kings Constantine and Irene. 15) On at the Seventh Ecumenical Synod References of Tarasios to the Priests of the Great Church. 16) The First Rule of Antioch Local Synod. 17) In the 19th canon of Gangra local "non-fasting does" as far the New- calendarists removed fasting of the Holy Apostles. 18) On the 21st of this in Gangra Local. 19) The 37 'Rule of Carthage Local, anathematized by the defaulting sacred traditions 20) The37 'Canon of Laodicea on the local for non feast after the heretics. 21) The 53 Canon on this local non praise with the heretics and schismatics. 22) The terms and provisions of the Great Fathers of the Church through the exact fulfillment of supplies, particularly of Great Basil, Great Athanasius, Chrysostom, Gregory of Nyssa, Epiphanius and John of Damascus. 23) In the Traditions offices and high lessons of Photios the Great, the information contained in this 263 letters and especially in 3th, on 4th, 6th of, 146 of Apostolic letters. 24) In 228th of Nomokanona. 25) Decisions of Elder Andronicus and Matthew Blastaras (14th century).

26) In those in Constantinople, in the year 1583, of Jeremiah the Second the Great, Pan-Orthodox Synod, where it was issued the famous Patriarchal Singilion about the New Franco-Gregorian calendar. 27) In those controls of the Patriarch Jeremiah II the Tranos (Great) on the innovations of the Western Church, in the year 1588. 28) The Canon of 8th in the year 1593, of the same Patriarch, of Pan-Orthodox Synod. 29) In the Encyclical in the year 1848 that was given to everywhere Orthodox by the Synod of Constantinople under Patriarch Anthimus. 30) The 5th condition of Constantinople in the year 1727 by the Synod of Patriarch Jeremiah the Third. 31) In the year 1827, in the denials of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Agathangelos to the change of the Calendar. 32) The prohibitions in the year 1895 of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Anthimos (7th) on talk about the calendars change. 33) In the decisions of the special Commission in the year 1902 in Constantinople on the calendars issue. 34) The apophatic (negative) responses on the calendar changes of all Orthodox Churches, to the question from the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Joachim III in the year 1902.

ADRESSES- TELEPHONE NUMBERS(International Telephone Code 011 30)

HOLY SYNOD- HIERARCHSADREESS OF THE HOLY SYNOD AND THE HOLY ARCHDIOCESE OF ATHENS; Konstantinoupoleos 22 Road, PC 118 54 (Rouf) ATHENS- HELLAS. Tel.: 210 34 51 692 LOCUM TEENENS OF HOLY ARCHDIOCESE OF ATHENS + METROPOLITAN OF THEBES & LEVADIA CHRYSOSTOMOS * Holy Church of Saint Taxiarches, Kolonaki, 322 00 Thiva Greece. Telephone number; (011 30) 22620. 29. 283. * Holy Monastery of Saint Fathers of Mount Athos (Agioriton Pateron), Oinoi, 190 12, Villia. Attica. Telephone number; (011 30) 22630 51 602 * Holy Cathedral Church of Saint John Forerunner, Konstantinoupoleos 22 Road, PC 118 54 Rouf Athens. + METROPOLITAN OF FTHIOTIS IGNATIOS Holy Church of Saint John the Forreruner, Avlidos 3 Street, 351 00 Lamia Greece. Telephone number; 01130-2231025388 & 01130-22310-81306

+ METROPOLITAN OF MESSENIA IAKOVOS Holy Monastery of "The Annunciation of Theotokos"(Skete Panagoulakis), P.C. 24 100 Kalamata Greece. Tel.: (011 30) 23 784 & (011 30) 93. 630 + METROPOLITAN OF ATTICA & MEGARA KOSMAS Church of Evangelist Matthew Aeschylus 19 Road, PC 196 00, Mandra, Attica. Tel. number: 210 55 53 154 & Holy Monastery of Saint Fathers of Mount Athos (Agioriton Pateron), Oinoi, 190 12, Villia. Attica. Telephone number; (011 30) 22630 51 602 + METROPOLITAN OF LARISSA & TYRNAVOS PHILOTHEOS Holy Church of Annunciation of Theotokos, Koumoundourou 72 Road, Larissa. Tel. Number: 2410 535 770

HOLY CATHEDRAL CHURCHESOF GENUINE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF GREECE Holy Cathedral Church of Saint John Forerunner, Konstantinoupoleos 22 Road, Rouf Athens. PC 118 54 Tel. number: 210 34 52 144 (Holy Archdiocese of Athens)

Holy Cathedral Church of Evangelist Matthew (Holy Apostles), Aeschylus 19 Road, PC 196 00, Mandra, Attica. Tel. number: 210 55 53 154 (Holy Metropolis of Attica and Megaris) Holy Cathedral Church of Saints Taxiarches, Kolonaki, 322 00 Thiva Greece. Telephone number; 22620 29 283 (Holy Metropolis of Thebes & Levadia) Holy Cathedral Church of Saint John the Forreruner, Avlidos 3 Street, 351 00 Lamia Greece. Telephone number; 01130-22310-25388 & 01130-22310-81306 (Holy Metropolis of Fthiotis) Holy Cathredal Church of Annunciation of Theotokos, (St Georgios) Koumoundourou 72 Road, Larissa. Tel. Number: 2410 535 770 (Holy Metropolis of Larissa & Tyrnavos)

Holy Church of the Nativity of Christ, PC 590 31, Anchialos, Thessalonica, Tel. number: 2310 722 343. (Holy Metopolis of Thessalonica & Veroia) Holy Cathedral Church of Saint Charalambos, G. Tiolis 42 Road, PC 501 00, Kozani. Tel. number: 24610 33 835 (Holy Metropolis of Servia & Kozani) Holy Cathedral Church of Saint Demetrius, Ovrya, Helias 81 Road, PC 265 00, Patra. Tel. number: 2610 52 35 67 (Holy Metropolis of Patra & West Greece) Holy Church of Life- giving Font, (Skete of Panagoulakis), PC 241 00, Kalamata. Tel. number: 27210 23 784 (Holy Metropolis of Messenia) Holy Cathedral Church of Saint Trinity, Olaf Palme 120 Road, PC 714 00, Heraclion. Tel. number: 2810 234 835 (Holy Metropolis of Heraclion & all Crete)

MENS HOLY MONASTERIES & HERMITAGESSaint Fathers of Mount Athos, Oinoi, 190 12, Villia, Attica. Annunciation of Theotokos, (Skete of Panagoulakis) 241 00, Kalamata. Virgin Mary Portaitissa, Messiani, 501 00 Kozani. Life Giving Font, Merini, 196 00, Mandra, Attica. Saint Trinity, 190 01, Keratea. Virgin Mary Quick- hearer, 350 17, Ag. Georgios- Tymfristos, Fthiotis. Saint John the Evangelist, Verdikoussia Larissa. Saint Georgios, Omolio, 400 07, Larissa. Annunciation of Theotokos, Agios Spyridon, 601 00, Katerini. Saint Eufthimios, Fliathiakes, 700 12, Heraclion Crete. Holy Forerunner, Vathi, 852 00 Kalymnos.

WOMENS HOLY MONASTERIES & HERMITAGESSaint Paraskevi (Mother of God Pefkovounogiatrissa), 341 00, Mytica- Chalkida. Virgin Mary Quick- hearer, Gorgopotamos 351 00, Lamia. Saint George, PC 179, Melissochori, 322 00, Thiva Birth of Virgin Mary, 241 00 Kalamata. Holy Cross, 241 00 Kalamata.

Holy Forerunner, 240 00 Koroni, Messinia. Entrance of Theotokos, Gianitsanika, 241 00 Kalamata. Saint Sophia, 852 00, Kalymnos. Virgin Mary Myrtidiotissa, Kanaris 5 Road, 151 26, Marousi, Athens. Saint Efstathios, Kryoneri, 145 00, Kiphisia- Attica. Saint Nicholaos, 145 00, Kiphisia- Attica. Virgin Mary Quick- hearer, 190 09 Rafina, Attica. Annunciation of Theotokos, RS, 400 08, Rapsani- Larissa. Dormition of Theotokos- Saint Paraskevi, Asprochoma, 241 00 Kalamata. Saint Constantine, Kastania, 240 00 Koroni, Messenia. Axion Estin, Assini, 240 04, Korone Messenia.

CHURCH OF G.O.C. OF CYPRUSOF PATERNAL TRADITIONSExarchate; Metropolitan of Messenia IAKOVOSHoly Monastery of Mother of God Galaktotrofousa, PC 7646, Kakoratzia, Nicosia, Cyprus. Tel number; (00357) 2232 9054

HOLY METROPOLIS OF G.O.C. OF

AMERICA & CANADAEXARCHATE; +HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN OF MESSENIA IAKOVOS (James), Holy Monastery of "The Annunciation of Theotokos" (Skete of Panagoulakis), P.C. 24 100 Kalamata Greece. Tel.: (011 30) 27210 23 784 & (011 30) 27210 93. 630

PARISHES- U.S.A.Saint Michael's Cathedral, 3300 N. Park PHILADELPHIA PA 19140-5219. U.S.A. Telephone number of Church; 001-215-223-9888. Telephone number of Church- School; 001-215-225-8889 Telephone number of office; 001-215-223-7000 Holy women's Monastery of Saint Archangel Michael's, 3300 N. Park PHILADELPHIA PA 19140-5219. U.S.A. Telephone number of Holy Monastery; 001-215-223-7873 Saint Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 38-10 20th RD., ASTORIA, L.I.N.Y. 111 05 U.S.A. Telephone number; 001-718-726-4525

PARISH- CANADASaint Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church, 8220 Outremont, MONTREAL Quebec H3N-2M4 ,CANADA. Telephone number; 001-514-272-8184

CON. 1935 1957 1948 1951 1952 1952 1952 1948 1952 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 2002 2003 2002 1958

CATALOGUE OF LATE HIERARCHESMATTHEW OF ATHENS & ALL HELLAS AGATHANGELOS OF ATHENS & ALL HELLAS SPYRIDON OF TRIMITHOUS & ALL CYPRUS CHRYSOSTOMOS OF MESSENIA MATTHEW B' OF VRESTHENA JOHN OF THEBES & LEVADIA MELETIOS OF ATTIKA AND MEGARIS DEMETRIOS OF THESSALONICA VISSARION OF TRIKKI AND STAGA EVMENIOS OF HERACLION AND ALL CRETE LAZAROS OF VRESTHENA MATTHEOS OF ATTICA AND MEGARIS THEODOSIOS OF FTHIOTIS TITOS OF SERVIA AND KOZANE AVRAMIOS OF THEBES AND LEVADIA NECTARIOS OF LARISSA AND TYRNAVOS PAUL OF ATTICA AND MEGARIS GREGORIOS OF MESSENIA

REP. 1950 1968 1963 1956 1963 1964 1966 1976 1977 1981 1989 2001 2002 2002 2005 2005 2005 2009

MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL!

Unto you, O Theotokos, invincible Champion, your City, in thanksgiving ascribes the victory for the deliverance from sufferings. And having your might unassailable, free us from all dangers, so that we may cry unto you: Rejoice, O Bride Ever-Virgin.

HOW WE FASTGreat Lent: We eat oil and wine (It is meant Shellfishtoo) only every Saturday and Sunday. On the Feast of the Annunciation of Theotokos, we eat fish.

Fast of Holy Apostles: We eat wine and oil at Tuesdayand at Thursdays; on Saturday and on Sunday, we eat fish.

Fast of the Dormition of the Theotokos: We eatwine and oil only every Saturday and Sunday. On the feast of Transfiguration (6/8), we eat fish.

Fast of Christmas: We eat every Tuesday and Thursdaywine and oil, on Saturday and on Sundays, we eat fish. According to the Tradition, on Christmas Fast we eat Fish for the Entrance of the Theotokos (21/11) till the feast of St Spyridon (12/12)

FAST EVERYTHINGJanuary 4, August 29, September 14 and December 24. Also we do not eat at feasts on the Clean Week or the Great one.

FISH IS PERMITTEDJanuary 7.February 2. March 25. June 24, 29. August 6, 15. September 8. November 14, 21. On the Wednesday of the Mid- Pentecoste. On the Wednesday of the Apodosis of the Pascha (Easter).

OIL AND WINE ARE PERMITTEDJan. Febr. March April May June 11,16,17,18,20,22, 25, 27, 30 8, 10, 11, 17, 24. 9, 26. 23, 25, 30. 2, 8, 15, 21, 25. 8, 11, 30. July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1, 2, 17, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 31 31 1,6,9,13 ,20,23,26. 6, 18, 18, 26. 1,8,12,13,16,25,30. 4,5,6,9,12, 15,17,20.

ALL FOODS ARE PERMITTEDFrom 25 December till 4 January. On 6 January. From the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee till the Sunday of the Prodigal Son. From the Monday after Meat- Fare Sunday to the Cheese- Fare Sunday, except from meat. On the Renewal Week the week after Pentecost (Holy Spirits Monday) to the All Saints Sunday.