Τῇ ὑπερμάχῳ στρατηγῷ τὰ νικητήρια, ὡς λυτρωθεῖσα τῶν δεινῶν εὐχαριστήρια, ἀναγράφω σοι ἡ Πόλις σου Θεοτόκε. Ἀλλ' ὡς ἔχουσα τὸ κράτος ἀπροσμάχητον, ἐκ παντοίων με κινδύνων ἐλευθέρωσον· ἵνα κράζω σοι· Χαῖρε νύμφη ἀνύμφευτε.

- Κοντάκιον, τον Ακάθιστο Ύμνο

To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!"

- Kontakion, The Akathist Hymn

 

 

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iEcclesia's Great Lent Special

On March 2nd, Orthodox Christians began their journey to Pascha with Great and Holy Lent. Just like last year, iEcclesia held weekly podcasts with an array of different guests from all over the world! Click on the titles below to access the programs from this year's Great Lent Special:

The Church: The Ark of Salvation
Guest: Mr. J. Kapsalis (M.T.S., Holy Cross School of Theology)

Monasticism: From the Desert to North America
Guest: Fr. Ambrose

(Spiritual Father, St. Gregory Palamas Monastery, Ohio, U.S.A. -- G.O. Metropolis of Pittsburgh)

Prayer: Is anyone really listening?
Guest: Fr. Christodoulos Papadeas (Abbot, St. George Monastery, Denver, Colorado)

The Laddeer of Divine Ascent: Spiritual Struggles in a 21st century world
Guest: Mr. P. Brubacher (Graduate, St. Tikhon's Seminary)

Demonic Iconography: Internet Pornography
Guest: The Very Rev. Archpriest Chad Hadfield (Dean, St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary, Crestwood, NY)

Journey to Jerusalem: Preparing for Holy Week
Guest: Rev. Fr. Peter J. Avgeropoulos (Professor of Patrology, Toronto Orthodox Theological Academy)

"You were crucified for me": Holy Week in the Orthodox Church
Guest: Rev. Fr. Bodhan Hladio (Former Chancellor, Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Canada)
 

If you have any questions for these podcasts, e-mail them to feedback@iecclesia.com.

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