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Lenten Quotations for the Second Week of Great Lent (from The Lenten Triodion)

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Dear Brethren and Friends of St Elizabeth’s,
 
Please follow the link below to read some of the stichera (verses) from the services of Matins and Vespers for the second week of Great Lent. They are taken from The Lenten Triodion, which is the special liturgical book used during this season of the year for our worship and edification. The verses chosen focus on how fasting, prayer, and practicing the Christian virtues are essential for our spiritual lives, which is being “refocused” during Great Lent.
 
With much love in Christ,
Fr Mark
 

Pearls from the Lenten Triodion – Second Week of Lent

Information About The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete

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Dear Brethren & Friends of St Elizabeth’s,
 
This is a reminder that Monday through Thursday evenings at 6:30pm this week we will be serving Great Compline and the Canon of St Andrew of Crete. Below is some edifying information about the Great Canon.
 
Podcast: 
 “The Cry of the Humbled Heart: The Ascetical Significance of the Great Canon”
 
You Tube Clip:
 
Full text of the Canon of St Andrew of Crete:
 
Essay: “The Who’s Who of the Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete:
 
Fr Mark

Lenten Quotations for the First Week of Great Lent (from The Lenten Triodion)

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Dear Brethren and Friends of St Elizabeth’s,
 
Please follow the link below to read some of the stichera (verses) from the services of Matins and Vespers for the first week of Great Lent. They are taken from The Lenten Triodion, which is the special liturgical book used during this season of the year for our worship and edification. The verses chosen focus on how fasting, prayer, and practicing the Christian virtues are essential for our spiritual lives, which is being “refocused” during Great Lent.
 
With much love in Christ,
Fr Mark
 

Pearls from The Lenten Triodion – First Week of Lent

February 10-11, 2018: Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan to Visit St Elizabeth the New Martyr Church 

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Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan to Visit St Elizabeth the New Martyr Church  
 
Here are the services and events connected to Bishop Nicholas’ visit to our parish this week.

Saturday, Feb 10
5:30pm: Vigil
 
Sunday, Feb 11
Meatfare Sunday
9:30am: Greeting of Bishop Nicholas; Hours; Hierarchical Liturgy
12:00pm: Potluck Meal w/ Bishop Nicholas
1:00pm: Discussion w/ Bishop Nicholas: “Lent in Our Homes & Everyday Lives”
 
Biography of Bishop Nicholas:
 
 

St Elizabeth’s Annual Parish Meeting – Sunday, Oct 29, 2017

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This post is part of our official announcement (added to the announcements already made in church) that on Sunday, Oct 29 at 12:30pm (after Liturgy), we will be having our Annual Parish Meeting in St John’s Parish Hall. Please come to participate and honor the efforts of the Parish Council as they report on the past year and discuss the upcoming year’s goals. The meeting will coincide with a potluck meal and childcare will be provided during the meeting.

Annual Meeting Agenda 2017 – St Elizabeth – Columbia SC

Tuesday, March 28, Visit of the Holy Icon of the Mother of God the Softener of Evil Hearts

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On Tuesday, March 28, the Holy Icon of the Mother of God the Softener of Evil Hearts will be in the parish of
 
St Elizabeth the New Martyr Russian Orthodox Church
•Reception of the Icon
6:30 PM
•Akathist to the Icon
7:00 PM
 
On Tuesday, March 28, the myrrh-streaming and miracle-working icon of the Mother of God, Softener of Evil Hearts (Умягчение злых сердец), will be in the parish of St Elizabeth the New Martyr in West Columbia, SC.
 
This paper mounted icon, produced by the Sofrino icon factory in Moscow, began to stream myrrh during the glorification of the blessed Matrona of Moscow on May 2, 1999, after it had been placed on her holy relics. Since then, this icon has traveled all over the world. Many people have been healed of both physical and spiritual suffering, and given compunction to their hearts. The icon has been known to flow myrrh more abundantly prior to terrible world tragedies, such as the sinking of the Kursk submarine, the bombing of the Beslan school, and the attacks on 9/11.
 
All who desire to kiss the holy icon will be anointed with the myrrh which can often be seen trickling inside the glass and flowing from the face of the Mother of God.

Archpastoral Visit of Metropolitan Jonah July 16 – 18, 2016

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Saturday, July 16

5:30pm: Vigil

Sunday, July 17 – Royal Martyrs of Russia

9:30am: Greeting of the Metropolitan & Hierarchical Liturgy
12:30pm: Festal Potluck Meal
1:30pm: Lecture: “Symbolism & Meaning of the Hierarchical Liturgy”
5:30pm: Vigil

Monday, July 18 – St Elizabeth the New Martyr

9:30am: Greeting of the Metropolitan & Hierarchical Liturgy
12:30pm: Festal Potluck Meal
1:30pm: Lecture: “An Introduction to the Philokalia”

Met Jonah Visit – July 2016

Fundraising BBQ to be held on June 25th

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On Saturday, June 25, 2015 from 11:00am – 3:00pm, St Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church will be holding its annual fundraising BBQ.
All are welcome to enjoy BBQ pork, 2 sides, and a drink for the low price of $8.00.
All proceeds go toward the replacing the church’s roof.
St Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church
1615 Shull Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
803-600-0001