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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Saturday 27th April 2024, 1:11

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE ROCOR ECCLESIASTICAL MISSION IN THE HOLY LANDDear brothers and sisters,As is our Palm Sunday custom, this Sunday will see an additional collection for the Ecclesiastical Mission in the Holy Land.Places such as our historic convents in Gethsemane and the Mount of the Ascension, and the community and school in Bethany are in a desperate situation due to the lack of pilgrims during the present war, Israeli authorities blocking the supply of food, water and medicines, and power blackouts.Our support is desperately needed and the second collection this Sunday is our opportunity to help.In Christ - Hieromonk Mark ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Friday 26th April 2024, 23:50

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
BUS DETAILS FOR ST NICHOLAS: For those travelling by bus to the Old Church Hall in St Nicholas, tomorrow, the bus stop is in Customhouse St, next to the Golden Cross public house, and opposite the Radison Blu Hotel. The X2 bus is the Porthcawl service, and stops in the centre of St Nicholas. Do not alight at the Old Police Station, but at the flowing stop, following the road for around fifty metres to the house with the tower and arched front doors. You have reached your destination!The 09:25 arrives at 09:56 and the 09:55 arrives at 10:26. Lazarus Saturday Hours and Liturgy commence at 10:30.Those in cars should park by the church. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Friday 26th April 2024, 23:37

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
THE CANON FOR THE RAISING OF LAZARUSOde I, Irmos: Let us sing to the Lord, Who led His people through the Red Sea: for He alone is gloriously glorified.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.With Thy divine command Thou hast raised dead Lazarus, in Thy love for mankind; for Thou art the Fashioner and Guardian of Life.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.O immortal Lord, with Thy word Thou hast raised Lazarus, four days dead, and by Thy power Thou hast destroyed the dark kingdom of hell.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Thou hast given to all, O Master, a proof of Thy transcendent Godhead, raising Lazarus from the dead on the fourth day.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Today Bethany proclaims beforehand the Resurrection of Christ the giver of Life, and it rejoices at the rising of Lazarus.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.In the beginning Thou hast brought all creation out of nothing, and Thou knowest the secrets of our hearts; and now as Master Thou dost foretell to Thy disciples the falling asleep of Lazarus.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.O Christ, Thou hast become man, taking human nature from the Virgin, and as man Thou hast asked where Lazarus was buried, although as God Thou wast not ignorant of this.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.O Word, giving us an assurance of Thine own Resurrection, Thou hast raised Thy friend as if from sleep, though he had lain four days in the tomb and already stank.Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.The host of angels and of mortal men praise thee, O Virgin Mother, without ceasing. For thou hast carried their creator as a babe in thine arms.Ode III, Irmos: Thou art the support of those who flee unto Thee, O Lord, Thou art the light of those in darkness, and my spirit doth hymn Thee.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Displaying Thy two energies, O Saviour, Thou hast made manifest Thy two natures: for Thou art both God and man.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Though Thou art the Abyss of knowledge, Thou dost ask where they have laid the body of Lazarus. For it was Thy purpose, O Giver of Life, to raise him from the dead.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Going from one place to another, Thou hast as mortal man, appeared circumscribed; but, as God uncircumscribed, Thou fillest all things.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.At Thy divine word, Thou hast raised Lazarus, O Christ, I pray Thee, raise me also, dead through my many sins.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.O Lord who workest miracles, standing in Bethany by the tomb of Lazarus, Thou hast shed tears for him in accordance with the law of nature, confirming the full reality of the flesh which Thou hast taken, O Jesus my God.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Straightway Thou hast made the sorrow of Mary and Martha to cease, O Saviour, showing Thy sovereign authority. For, as Thou hast said, Thou art in truth the Resurrection and the Life and the Lord of all.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.O Lord, from the ranks of the dead and the darkness of hell thou hast snatched Thy friend Lazarus, bound in his grave-clothes; and by Thine all-powerful word Thou hast broken open the gates of the kingdom of death.Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.Taking up Thy dwelling in a Virgin, O Lord, Thou hast appeared to men incarnate, enabling them to see Thee with their eyes; Thou hast made her in very truth the Theotokos and the help of the faithful, O Thou who alone lovest mankind.Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Sessional hymn, Tone 4: The sisters of Lazarus stood beside Christ and, lamenting with bitter tears, they said to Him: “O Lord, Lazarus is dead.” And though as God He knew the place of burial, yet He asked them, “Where have ye laid him?” Coming to the tomb, He called Lazarus that was four days dead; and he arose and worshipped the Lord who had raised him.Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.Sessional hymn, Tone 8: Foreknowing all things as Creator, Thou hast warned the disciples at Bethany saying: “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep today.” And, though Thou was not ignorant, Thou hast asked: “Where have ye laid him?” Weeping as a man, Thou hast prayed to the Father; Thou hast called Thy friend Lazarus from hell, O Lord, and raised him when he had been four days dead. Therefore, we cry to Thee: Accept, O Christ our God, the praise we dare to offer, and count us all worthy of Thy glory.Ode IV, Irmos: I have heard, O Lord, of the mystery of Thy dispensation, and I considered Thy works, and I have glorified Thy Godhead.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Thou hast prayed to the Father, not because Thou art in need of any help, but to fulfill the mystery of Thine incarnation; and so, almighty Lord, Thou hast raised up a corpse that was four days dead.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Coeternal with the Father, the Word that was revealed from the beginning as God, now offers prayers as man, though it is He that receives the prayers of all.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.O Saviour, Thy voice destroyed all the power of death, and the foundations of hell were shaken by Thy divine might.O most holy Theotokos, save us.Let us sing the praises of the Virgin, for she remained a virgin after bearing child, and she gave birth to Christ our God, who has delivered the world from error.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.As Shepherd, O Saviour and Creator, Thou hast snatched from the fierce and all-devouring wolf a man that had been four days dead; and through him, in Thy power as Lord, Thou hast revealed beforehand the universal glory of Thy Resurrection on the third day.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Beholding Thee, O Christ the Life, the companions of Martha cried aloud: “If Thou hadst been here, O Lord, the Light and Life of all, Lazarus would not have died.” But since Thou art the Life of the dead, in Thy love for mankind Thou hast turned their sorrow into joy.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.The depths are afraid at Thy presence, O Lord, the source of life; all the waters are Thy servants. The gatekeepers tremble before Thee, O Christ, and the bars of hell are broken by Thy power, as Lazarus rises from the dead at Thy command, almighty Saviour who lovest mankind.Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.Unwedded Virgin, thou art the glory of the faithful; thou art the advocate and refuge of Christians, their rampart and haven, for, Undefiled, thou dost offer intercession to thy Son, saving from danger those who in faith and love acknowledge thee as the pure Theotokos.Ode V, Irmos: Wherefore hast Thou turned Thy face from me, O Light never-waning? And why hath a strange darkness covered me, wretch that I am? But turn me, and guide my steps to the light of Thy commandments, I pray.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.In Thy love for mankind, coming to the tomb of Lazarus Thou hast called him and granted him life, for Thou art the immortal life of all mortal men; and so Thou hast as God clearly foretold the future Resurrection.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.His feet bound in the grave-clothes, Lazarus walked out from the tomb. O wonder of wonders! Christ who gave him strength is greater than the power of death which held him back. All things obey Christ’s word, serving Him as God and Master.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Thou hast raised Lazarus on the fourth day, though his corpse already stank. Raise me up, O Christ, for I am dead in sin and lie in the pit and the dark shadow of death; deliver and save me in Thy compassion.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Thou hast prayed and given glory to the Father, for Thy power is not opposed to His. To confirm the faith of the multitude that stood round Thee, Thou hast thanked Thy Father, O longsuffering Lord, and then raised Lazarus by Thy command.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.O voice of God! O divine power and might! With that voice, O Saviour, Thou hast shattered the gates of hell and all-devouring death. Deliver me from my passions, as once Thou hast delivered Thy friend Lazarus that was four days dead.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.At the prayers of Lazarus, of Martha and Mary, O loving Lord, make us worthy to behold Thy Cross and Passion, and the joyful Queen of Days, the feast of Thy Resurrection.Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.Since, all-pure Virgin, thou hast a mother’s boldness before thy Son, do not forget us and our needs, we pray, for we are thy kinsfolk: thee alone we Christians bring as intercessor, to win the gracious mercy of the Master.Ode VI, Irmos: O Lord, who hast made Jonah dwell within the whale, deliver me from corruption, as Thou hast delivered him; for I am caught in the snares of the enemy.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Love led Thee, Master, to Lazarus at Bethany; and as God Thou hast raised him, though his corpse already stank, and hast delivered him from the bonds of hell.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Martha despaired when she saw Lazarus already four days dead. But Christ, as God, raised him from decay and brought him back to life by His word.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.As true God Thou hast known of the falling asleep of Lazarus and hast announced it beforehand to Thy disciples, giving them a proof, O Master, of the infinite power of Thy divinity.Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.Thou who art by nature uncircumscribed wast circumscribed in the flesh; coming to Bethany, O Master, as man Thou dost weep over Lazarus, and by Thy power as God Thou dost raise him on the fourth day from the dead.Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.Kontakion, Tone 2: Christ, the Joy of all, the Truth, the Light, the Life, the Resurrection of the world, hath, of His goodness, appeared to those on earth, and become the archetype of the Resurrection, granting divine forgiveness unto all.Ikos: The Creator of the world foretold to His disciples what would come to pass, proving to them that He knows all things as the Maker of all. “Brethren and companions, our friend has fallen asleep”, He said. “Let us go, then, and see a strange burial, and behold the tears of Mary and the tomb of Lazarus. For I shall work a miracle there, as the prelude to My Crucifixion, granting divine forgiveness unto all.”Ode VII, Irmos: In the furnace the Hebrew children boldly trod the flame underfoot and transformed the fire into dew, crying out: Blessed art Thou, O Lord God, forever!Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Weeping as man in Thy compassion, Thou hast as God raised Lazarus from the tomb; and, delivered from hell, he cried aloud: “Blessed art Thou, O Lord God, forever!”Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.At the Master’s word Lazarus came out bound in grave clothes, escaping from the chaos and darkness of hell, and he cried aloud: “Blessed art Thou, O Lord God, forever!”Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Shedding tears over Thy friend, O merciful Lord, Thou hast made the tears of Martha cease, and by Thy voluntary Passion Thou hast wiped away all tears from the face of Thy people. O God of our fathers, blessed art Thou.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.Master of Life and Saviour, Thou hast called the dead man as if he were asleep. With Thy word thou hast burst asunder the belly of hell and raised up Lazarus as he sang: “O God of our fathers, blessed art Thou.”Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.O Master, Thou hast raised a dead man bound in grave clothes, a corpse that already stank. I am held fast in the bonds of sin; raise me up and I shall sing: O God of our fathers, blessed art Thou.Ode VIII, Irmos: When the instruments of music sounded, countless multitudes worshipped the image in Dura; but the three Children, refusing to bow down, praised and glorified the Lord forever.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.As Shepherd, Thou hast gone to seek Thy sheep; rescuing the dead man from the fierce and destructive wolf, in Thy power Thou hast brought him from corruption to new life, and he cried out to Thee: “Praise the Lord and exalt Him above all forever.”Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.As mortal man Thou hast asked where Lazarus was buried; as Maker, Thou hast raised him from the dead by Thy royal command. Hell was afraid of him when he cried out to Thee: “Praise the Lord and exalt Him above all forever.”Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.As a mortal, Thou dost search for Lazarus; as God, Thou dost raise him by Thy word, though he was four days dead. Therefore we sing Thy praises forever.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.Fulfilling a debt of gratitude for her brother, Mary brought Thee, O Lord, sweet-smelling spices; and she sings Thy praises forever.Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.As man Thou dost pray to the Father, as God Thou dost raise Lazarus. Therefore, O Christ, we sing Thy praises for ever.Ode IX, Irmos: O ye people, with glory let us honour the pure Theotokos, who conceived within her womb the divine fire and yet was not consumed, and let us magnify her with hymns.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Seeing a four-day corpse walking, the people were struck with wonder at the miracle and cried out to the Deliverer: “We magnify Thee in hymns, O God.”Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Thou hast established men’s faith in Thy glorious Resurrection, O my Saviour, before it came to pass, by freeing Lazarus from hell when he was four days dead; and I magnify Thee in hymns.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.Honouring Thy Father, O Christ, and showing that Thou art not opposed to Him, after praying Thou hast by Thine own authority raised Lazarus that was four days dead.Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.O my Christ, Thou hast raised from the tomb Lazarus that was four days dead, and so Thou makest him a truthful witness to Thy Resurrection on the third day.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.Thou dost walk and weep and speak, my Saviour, showing the action of Thy human nature; and, revealing Thy divine nature, Thou dost raise Lazarus.Both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.In ways surpassing speech, my Master and Saviour, Thou hast brought about my salvation by the free will exercised in each of Thy two natures.Troparion, Tone 1: In confirming the common Resurrection, O Christ God, Thou didst raise up Lazarus from the dead before Thy Passion. Wherefore, we also, like the children bearing the symbols of victory, cry to Thee the Vanquisher of death: Hosanna in the highest; blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Friday 26th April 2024, 19:55

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Thursday 25th April 2024, 23:46

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Wherever we journey as Orthodox Christians, our icons - however small or simple - go with us, sanctifying the places in which we stay by their very presence. By this seemingly unspectacular and humble presence, they make four walls into a sanctuary and place of prayer… the foot of Jacob’s Ladder, and a new Bethel, in which we encounter the living God at our temporary altar, where we offer a sacrifice of prayer and praise.We should never be content to lie down in a room in which we have not prayed before even the plainest and humblest of icons, connecting earth to heaven, and mankind with God and the saints.They are the sign that our life is consecrated and surrendered to God, and that we do not simply exist, but live and breath in lives dedicated to Him. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Thursday 25th April 2024, 12:24

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
12/25 апреля совершается память иконы Божией Матери «Муромская». На протяжении почти десяти веков эта икона, прославившаяся многочисленными чудесами и исцелениями, благоговейно почитается верующими не только городов Мурома и Рязани, но и всей России. Перед святым образом молятся о даровании благочестия, милосердия, кротости, чистоты и правды, о сохранении града и страны христианской, об избавлении от иноплеменных, о помощи в учении и даровании духа разума…stefmon.ru/chronic/муромская-икона-божией-матери ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Thursday 25th April 2024, 12:01

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
The fine schola cantorum of St Alban’s will offer a musical Oratory on Saturday evening, in keeping with the Oratorian tradition of the extra-liturgical use of sacred music, not as a performance, but as a a time of spiritual contemplation and reflection. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Thursday 25th April 2024, 1:51

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
REMINDER OF HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA SERVICES27th April - Lazarus Saturday: Divine Liturgy, 10:30, at the Old Church Hall, Cowbridge Rd, St Nicholas (please let Menna or I know if you’re attending), followed by Josh’s baptism, and vespers for Palm Sunday after lunch, around 16:00.28th April - Palm Sunday morning: Divine Liturgy, 11:00, St John’s, in St John’s, Canton28th April - Palm Sunday evening: Bridegroom Matins, 19:00 in Llanelli29th April - Holy Monday: Bridegroom Matins, 19:00 in Llanelli30th April - Holy Tuesday: Bridegroom Matins, 19:00 in Llanelli1st May - Holy Wednesday: Matins, 19:00 in Llanelli2nd May - Holy Thursday morning: Divine Liturgy, 10:00 in Llanelli2nd May - Holy Thursday evening: Service of the Twelve Gospels, 19:00 in St Mary’s Butetown. Confessions beforehand by arrangement.3rd May - Holy Friday afternoon: Vespers and the bringing out of the winding-sheet, 16:00 in St John’s, CantonConfessions between services3rd May - Holy Friday evening: Matins of Holy Saturday – Burial service of the Lord, 19:00 in St John’s, Canton4th May - Holy Saturday: confessions from 22:30, Midnight Office, 23:30, St John’s, Canton - immediately followed by…5th May - Sunday of Pascha: midnight 00:00 Paschal matins and Divine Liturgy, followed by blessing of Paschal foods and Paschal Breakfast5th May - Sunday of Pascha: Paschal Vespers, 12:30, St John’s, Canton ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Wednesday 24th April 2024, 23:18

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Псалом 102, благослови, душе моя, господа, глас 5, пд: «радуйся» знаменный.

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Wednesday 24th April 2024, 19:35

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Troparion to the All-Merciful Saviour, Tone VIII:Looking down from on high and receiving the poor, O most merciful Master, visit us who are afflicted by sins, and through the supplications of the Theotokos grant great mercy to our souls. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Wednesday 24th April 2024, 14:53

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Dear brothers and sisters - We have returned from the cathedral with three dozen kulichy (Easter Cakes) to raise money for the parish.They are on sale for £6 and can be collected before/after Liturgy on the run up to PaschaRemember to add them to your Easter baskets to be blessed following Liturgy at Pascha In ChristDcn Mark ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 17:27

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Yesterday evening saw a somewhat reduced gathering for our end of month service and supper on the ‘Porphyrion’ - as we have named Porphyrios’s narrow boat - moored in the lovely setting of Avoncliff, on the Kennet and Avon canal. Following the Sunday of St Mary of Egypt, we added her canon to the Supplicatory Canon of the Mother of God in compline, which was followed by homemade soup and warm conversation. Thanks to Porphyrios and our parishioners! ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Saturday 20th April 2024, 1:12

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Every Orthodox home should be a sacred reflection of the Church, in which the saints - glorified in the heavenly Church - shine before us in their holy icons, beckoning us to follow in their footsteps to the Throne of God, as heralds of the Kingdom and intercessors for each of us, their coheirs of the promise and fellow guests at the Heavenly Banquet. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Saturday 20th April 2024, 1:02

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
To Thee, the Champion Leader, we Thy servants dedicate a feast of victory and of thanksgiving as ones rescued out of sufferings, O Theotokos: but as Thou art one with might which is invincible, from all dangers that can be do Thou deliver us, that we may cry to Thee: Rejoice, O Unwedded Bride! ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Thursday 18th April 2024, 8:25

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NO KABBALISTIC CHARMS, THANK YOU!!! Although I have a reputation for sometimes being the ‘grumpy monk’, few things really rile me. However, one thing that most certainly does raise my blood pressure is when I encounter with those who consider themselves to be good Orthodox Christians whilst sporting a red thread around a wrist. Despite being mentioned in the Old Testament, this practice has become rooted in kabbalistic superstition and is antithetical to Christianity.Last year, I even had a Balkan family present a baby for baptism sporting such an abominable charm, saying it was ‘to protect’ their child!The inappropriateness was explained, and they were invited to remove it, otherwise there would be no baptism!How can Hebrew magic and superstition, practiced by those who deny the Saviour and the Holy, Consubstantial and Life-Creating Trinity be considered acceptable by one who has been baptised into the death and resurrection of our Lord and GOD and Saviour, Jesus Christ?And yet, it happens and - unchallenged - people think it’s okay.Please, brothers and sisters, let’s be bold and not afraid to explain to the unwitting, or perhaps even wilful, that this is NOT okay or compatible with Faith.God sends us a guardian angel to protect us, and does so through the intercession of the saints and the power of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross… not through the sinful delusion of a piece of red thread!We must be watchful. Christ is our corner-stone, not talismans, charms and superstitions, whatever their origins… even if in Christian cultures.On this front we must have zero tolerance. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Thursday 18th April 2024, 0:56

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With Fr Luke unwell and no service, St Mary’s Standing / Марьино стояние is observed at home…“My soul, my soul arise! Why art thou sleeping? The end is drawing near and thou wilt be confounded. Awake then and be watchful, that thou mayest be spared by Christ God, Who is everywhere and fillest all things.” ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Wednesday 17th April 2024, 16:48

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Wednesday 17th April 2024, 12:45

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
BEWARE OF DREAMS! From The Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 3; by Saint John ClimacusTranslated by Lazarus Moore (1959).“A dream is a movement of the mind while the body is at rest. A phantasy is an illusion of the eyes when the intellect is asleep. A phantasy is an ecstasy of the mind when the body is awake. A phantasy is the appearance of something which does not exist in reality.The reason why we have decided to speak about dreams here is obvious. When we leave our home and relatives for the Lord’s sake, and sell ourselves into exile for the love of God, then the devils try to disturb us with dreams, representing to us that our relatives are either grieving or dying, or are captive for our sake and destitute. But he who believes in dreams is like a person running after his own shadow and trying to catch it.The demons of vainglory prophesy in dreams. Being unscrupulous, they guess the future and foretell it to us. When these visions come true, we are amazed; and we are indeed elated with the thought that we are already near to the gift of foreknowledge. A demon is often a prophet to those who believe him, but he is always a liar to those who despise him. Being a spirit he sees what is happening in the lower air, and noticing that someone is dying, he foretells it to the more credulous types of people through dreams. But the demons know nothing about the future from foreknowledge. For if they did, then the sorcerers would also have been able to foretell our death.Devils often transform themselves into angels of light and take the form of martyrs, and make it appear to us during sleep that we are in communication with them. Then, when we wake up, they plunge us into unholy joy and conceit. But you can detect their deceit by this very fact. For angels reveal torments, judgments and separations; and when we wake up we find that we are trembling and sad. As soon as we begin to believe the devils in dreams, then they make sport of us when we are awake, too. He who believes in dreams is completely inexperienced. But he who distrusts all dreams is a wise man. Only believe dreams that foretell torments and judgment for you. But if despair afflicts you, then such dreams are also from devils. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Tuesday 16th April 2024, 21:53

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
I doubt there’s been any allowance for the calendric difference, but we’ll forgive that possible oversight!#OnThisDay (16 April) in 1346 (on Orthodox #Easter), Serbian ruler Stefan Dušan (bit.ly/2bN2vBd) was crowned Emperor of #Serbs and #Greeks in the fortress Kale in #Skopje. On the eve of the coronation he raised the Serbian archbishopric to the status of a patriarchate, for in the Orthodox East an emperor was inconceivable without a patriarch. It was the period of the greatest economic, military, political and cultural rise of Serbian feudal state.---------------------На данашњи дан (16. април) 1346. године (на #Васкрс), српски владар Стефан Душан (bit.ly/2bN2vBd) крунисан је за цара Срба и Грка у тврђави Кале у Скопљу. Пре крунисања Душан је морао да уздигне српску архиепископију на ранг партијаршије јер је само патријарх могао да крунише кандидата за цара. Био је то период највећег економског, војног, политичког и културног успона српске феудалне државе. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Friday 12th April 2024, 14:44

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Tomorrow sees our Wessex mission’s second Liturgy in Warminster, with our service in the Chapel of St Lawrence commencing at 10:30. Confessions will be heard after proskomedia and during the Hours, with a memorial service at the end of Liturgy and a bring and share lunch. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Wednesday 10th April 2024, 13:12

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
This morning was blessed with prayer in “Little St Elizabeth’s” in the cellar of our chancellor’s home. This little chapel served our local ROCOR parish as a worship base until 2009, when the closed chapel in Rake Lane Cemetery was made available to the community. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Wednesday 10th April 2024, 11:56

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
We venerate Thy most pure image, O Good One; and ask forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God. Of Thy good will Thou wast pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh and deliver Thy creatures from bondage to the Enemy. Therefore with thankfulness we cry aloud to Thee: “Thou hast filled all with joy, O our Savior,// for Thou alone hast come to save the world.” ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Wednesday 10th April 2024, 0:29

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered; and let those who hate Him flee from His face. As smoke vanishes, let them vanish; and as wax melts from the presence of fire, so let the demons perish from the presence of those who love God and who sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross and say with gladness: Hail, most precious and life-giving Cross of the Lord, for Thou drivest away the demons by the power of our Lord Jesus Christ Who was crucified on thee, went down to hell and trampled on the power of the devil, and gave us thee, His honorable Cross, for driving away all enemies. O most precious and life-giving Cross of the Lord, help me with our holy Lady, the Virgin Theotokos, and with all the Saints throughout the ages. Amen. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Wednesday 10th April 2024, 0:27

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
It was lovely to be with our chancellor, Fr Paul, this evening, to chant the akathist to Mother of God, the Softener of Evil Hearts. To do so in St Elizabeth’s in Wallasey was a great joy, surrounded by treasures from the old cathedral in Emperor’s Gate, from the Imperial Embassy Chapel, from the old Bradford parish and other places that are part of the history of our God-preserved diocese.As the late sun lit up the icons from the podvorie in Baron’s Court, so much of the history of our diocese was reflected in the sacred items that grace our Merseyside parish.Every visit feels like a pilgrimage! ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Tuesday 9th April 2024, 2:25

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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On Trials and Temptations - Elder Ephraim of Arizona

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“Many times a temptation happens which, at first glance, does not seem to conceal anything salvific within it. Yet afterwards, we see that within it is etern...
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Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

Monday 8th April 2024, 16:35

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
We congratulate matushka Alla on her nameday, praying that God may grant her many, blessed years. Многая и Благая лѣта! ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Monday 8th April 2024, 11:08

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Synaxis of the Holy Archangel Gabriel: The Archangel Gabriel was chosen by the Lord to announce to the Virgin Mary about the Incarnation of the Son of God from Her, to the great rejoicing of all mankind. Therefore, on the day after the Feast of the Annunciation, the day on which the All-Pure Virgin is glorified, we give thanks to the Lord and we venerate His messenger Gabriel, who contributed to the mystery of our salvation. orthochristian.com/102072.html ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Friday 5th April 2024, 21:04

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
ICON OF THE MOTHER OF GOD OF “THE UNCUT MOUNT” OR “CLOUDED MOUNTAIN”COMMEMORATED ON 24 MARCH / 6 APRILAbout 250-300 years ago1 this icon was in one of the men’s monasteries of Tver and the Superior gave it to Cosmas Volchaninov in gratitude for his fine work in the Monastery church. The Icon was passed down from generation to generation, but an irreverent grandson of Cosmas took the darkened Icon and put it in the attic. His daughter-in-law had to endure many insults from her husband and his relatives. In desperation, she decided to commit suicide in a deserted bath-house. On her way there a monk appeared to her and said, “Where are you going, you unhappy woman? Go back, pray to the Theotokos of "The Clouded Mount," and you will live well, and in peace.”The distressed woman returned home and revealed everything to her family, not concealing what she had intended to do. They searched for the monk, but they did not find him. No one saw him but her. This occurred on the eve of the Feast of the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos.They found the Icon in the attic, cleaned off the dirt, and put it downstairs, in a place of honor. In the evening, the parish priest served an All-night Vigil before the Icon. From that time, a Vigil was served in the house every year on this day.For more than 150 years the Icon remained in the Volchaninov family. Katherine, the daughter of Basil, the last of the Volchaninov line, married George Ivanovich Konyaev, taking the Icon of the Mother of God with her as a precious inheritance. Molebens and All-night Vigils were served in the Konyaev house on March 24 and November 7 (perhaps this was the day when the Icon was brought from the monastery to the house of Cosmas Volchaninov).In 1863, near a cemetery church of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God, it was decided to build a chapel in honor of Saint Tikhon and Saint Makarios of Kalyazin (March 17). The owner of the Icon, George Konyaev (who died in 1868 at the age of 97) wanted to donate the Icon of the Mother of God to the church. He asked the clergy to build another chapel for the wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God of "The Clouded Mountain.”He also said, “I feel the very best place for it is in the temple of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God, since formerly the place on which the church was built was called a Mount, because it was the highest place in the city. The inhabitants took their possessions to the Mount and saved themselves from ruin during a flood. Let the 'Clouded Mountain' Icon remain here on the Mount with your blessing, and may all who are buried here be protected by her mercy.” On July 15, 1866 the Icon was transferred into the new chapel, which was consecrated by Bishop Anthony of Staritsk the following day.For three centuries before the Revolution, the "Clouded Mount" Icon of the Mother of God repeatedly worked several miracles. She was taken into the homes of pious citizens, and children were brought to her to be healed. Copies of the Icon were made, which also turned out to be miraculous.According to the recollection of Father John Bogoslovsky, from the village of Buylovo, his mother brought him to the wonderworking Icon several times when he was a child. He had severe pain in his eyes, and every time he was anointed with oil from a lamp hanging before her Icon, he obtained relief, then finally the disease left him. Grateful worshippers adorned the Icon with a a silver riza, and later the riza was gilded. Unfortunately, the Icon disappeared after the Smolensk church was closed.The memory of the "Clouded Mount" Icon did not fade, however. In 1993, with the blessing of Archbishop Victor of Tver and Kashin, a copy of the "Clouded Mount" Icon was painted, and veneration of the Icon resumed. The "Clouded Mount" Icon of the Mother of God is commemorated three times a year: on July 16, in honor of the consecration of the altar; on March 24 in honor of the Icon's first miracle; and on November 7 according to ancient custom. Now there is a venerated copy of the Icon in the Ascension Cathedral at Tver.In the Icon, the Most Holy Theotokos is depicted standing on a semicircular elevation. In her right hand is a small mountain, the "stone cut out of a mountain without hands" (Daniel 2:44), on top of which a domed church with crosses. On her left arm the Divine Child blesses with His right hand. There is a crown on the head of the Mother of God.We pray before this Icon when faced with desperate situations; when it seems that everyone around us opposes us; and for the correction of errant or fallen relatives. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Friday 5th April 2024, 20:52

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
ИКОНА БОГОРОДИЦЫ ТУЧНАЯ ГОРАПРАЗДНОВАНИЕ: 24 МАРТА / 6 АПРЕЛЯОколо 250–300 лет тому назад эта икона находилась в одном из мужских монастырей Твери и подарена была настоятелем Косме Волчанинову в благодарность за хорошо исполненные работы в монастырском храме. Эта икона как святыня передавалась из поколения в поколение, но один неблагоговейный внук Космы вынес обветшавшую икону на чердак. Его невестка терпела много оскорблений от мужа и его родных. В отчаянии женщина решила покончить самоубийством в пустой бане. На пути ей явился какой-то монах и сказал: "Куда ты, несчастная, идешь? Воротись назад; иди, помолись Божией Матери Тучной Горе – и будешь жить хорошо и покойно". Взволнованная молодая женщина, возвратившись домой, рассказала все, не скрывая и своего преступного намерения. Стали разыскивать монаха, но не нашли его, никто кроме нее его не видел. Случилось это накануне праздника Благовещения Пресвятой Богородицы. Икону немедленно отыскали на чердаке, отчистили от грязи и поставили в доме на почетном месте. Вечером был приглашен приходской священник, который совершил пред иконой всенощное бдение, которое с тех пор совершалось в доме ежегодно в этот день. Более полутораста лет икона находилась в семье Волчаниновых. Екатерина, дочь Василия, последнего из рода Волчаниновых, выйдя замуж за Георгия Ивановича Коняева, взяла к себе икону Матери Божией как самое дорогое наследие. И в доме Коняева перед этой иконой совершались молебствия и всенощные бдения 24 марта и 7 ноября (вероятно, это был день перенесения иконы из монастыря в дом Космы Волчанинова).В 1863 году при кладбищенской церкви Смоленской иконы Божией Матери было решено устроить придел в честь святителя Тихона и преподобного Макария Калязинского. Тогдашний владелец иконы, Георгий Коняев († 1868, в возрасте 97 лет) пожелал передать цельбоносный образ Богородицы в храм. Он обратился к причту с просьбой устроить еще один придел для чудотворного образа Матери Божией "Тучная Гора". При этом он сказал: "Я считаю самым лучшим для нее храм Смоленской иконы Божией Матери, потому что место, на котором построена церковь, в старину называлось горой, как самое высокое место в городе. На эту гору в прежнее время жители во время наводнений сносили свое имущество и здесь спасались сами от погибели. Пусть же Царица Небесная – Тучная Гора – почивает своей благодатью на этой горе и покрывает всех здесь погребенных Своей милостью". 15 июля 1866 года икона была перенесена в построенный придел, который на следующий день был освящен Старицким епископом Антонием.На иконе Пресвятая Богородица изображена стоящей на полукруглом возвышении – горе; на левой руке Ее – Богомладенец с благословляющей десницей. На главе Богоматери корона, а в руке небольшая гора, на которой виден верх церкви с куполами и крестами.К сожалению, после закрытия Смоленского храма икона исчезла. Но не исчезла память об иконе «Тучная Гора». По благословению архиепископа Тверского и Кашинского Виктора в 1993 году был написан список иконы «Тучная Гора» и возобновлено торжественное почитание этой иконы. Ныне чтимый список иконы находится в Вознесенском соборе города Твери. ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Wednesday 3rd April 2024, 0:12

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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The Power of Faith - St Isaac the Syrian: 25th Feb 20

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From the mystical writings of St Isaac as demonstrated in the life of St Paisios of Athos
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Tuesday 2nd April 2024, 15:50

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
I know there are several different feasts of St Photina / Svetlana and need to clarify which is their official nameday. However, I noticed that in the past we congratulate our dear ladies in Cardiff and Cheltenham on this day, when the Holy Samaritan women andher sons are commemorated.Dear sisters, may God grant you many, blessed years!Her life: orthochristian.com/102012.html ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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Monday 1st April 2024, 18:37

Russian Orthodox Church Cardiff : Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
Good to see some younger faces from our parish among those at the youth gathering in Oxford! ... Click Here To See MoreClick Here To See Less
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