A hymn by Ephrem of Edessa From God Christ’s deity came forth, His manhood from humanity; his priesthood from Melchizedek, his royalty from David’s tree: praised be […]
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Posts archive for 2019
Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon
June 10 – Ephrem of Edessa, Deacon It is said that in 325 Ephrem accompanied his bishop, James of Nisibis, to the Council of Nicea. His writings […]
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The Day of Pentecost
The Day of Pentecost God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you sent upon the disciples the promised gift of the Holy Spirit, look upon […]
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First Vespers of Pentecost
First Vespers of Pentecost – Short Lesson – But you are not in the flesh, you are in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God […]
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Vespers in Paschal Time after the Ascension
Vespers in Paschal Time after the Ascension Creator Spirit, heav’nly dove, Descend upon us from above; With graces manifold restore Your creatures as they were before. To […]
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William Alfred Passavant – Renewer of Society
June 6 – William Alfred Passavant – Renewer of Society Born in Zelienople, Butler County, Pennsylvania, 9 October, 1821. He graduated from Jefferson college, Pennsylvania, in 1840, […]
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Saint Boniface
June 5 – St. Boniface, Archbishop of Mainz, Missionary to Germany, Martyr St. Boniface, a monk of Exeter in England, is one of the great figures of […]
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Tuesday Housekeeping
Tuesday Housekeeping Dear kind friends of Saint Augustine’s House, There was an unexpected pause in posts. Things should be back to normal now. I’m sorry for the […]
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The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Easter 7 Graciously hear our supplications, O Lord, so that we, who believe that the Savior of the human race is with you in your glory, may […]
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None in Paschal Time
Weekday None in Eastertide, after The Ascension If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the […]
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