On the eighth day after His birth, Jesus Christ underwent circumcision, as prescribed by the Old Testament Law. This practice symbolized God's Covenant with Abraham and his descendants.

The Chancery is closed in liturgical observance of the Vigil of Theophany.

Since the second century, the Church has celebrated the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River and the manifestation of the Most Holy Trinity. 

In Matthew 4:7-13, we find Jesus being tempted by Satan in the wilderness. After Jesus rebukes Satan by quoting Scripture, the devil takes Him to the pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem.

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In Luke 19:1-10, we learn about a man named Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector, which meant he was not only wealthy but also despised by his fellow Jews.

In Luke 18:10-14, Jesus tells a parable about two men who went to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, known for his strict adherence to religious laws, and the other was a tax collector, despised by society for his profession.

On this second pre-lenten Sunday, we delve into the Parable of the Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32. Here, Our Lord unveils the profound truth that our heavenly Father extends boundless forgiveness and mercy to us, just as He did to the prodigal son.

There are three All Souls Saturdays in total during the Lenten season. In our charity, we Christians pray and intercede to the merciful Lord that He place the souls of the departed on His right side when He comes to judge the living and the dead.

The Parable of the Last Judgment - Matthew 25:31-46 - is traditionally read on the third pre-lenten Sunday, known as Meatfare Sunday. It marks the final day before we abstain from meat in preparation for Holy Pascha.

Welcome to Forgiveness Sunday, or as some may call it, Cheese-fare Sunday. This day marks the final opportunity to indulge in dairy products before the solemn period of Great Lent begins. In today's Gospel reading, Matthew 6:14-21, we are reminded of Jesus' teachings on forgiveness.

The Great Fast of Lent began this past Monday. This solemn and reflective period focuses on repentance, fasting, and spiritual preparation for the resurrection of Christ. In the Gospel of John, specifically in verses 43-51 of chapter 1, we encounter an intriguing account of Jesus' early ministry and the calling of his disciples.

In Mark 2:1-12, the story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man is recounted. The scene takes place in Capernaum, where Jesus is teaching a large crowd inside a house.