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The Apostles Fast (June 16 – July 11)

The Apostles Fast (June 16 – July 11)

“This summer fast, which we now call the Apostles fast, was earlier called the fast of Pentecost. “After the extended feast of Pentecost, the fast is particularly needed in order to cleanse our mind by ascetic labors, and to make us worthy of the gifts of the Holy Spirit,” writes St. Leo the Great. “After the present feast, which the Holy Spirit has sanctified by His descent, all the people usually keep a fast beneficially established for the healing of soul…
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June 15th, 2025| News

About us

Казанская икона

The Parish of Our Lady of Kazan and the Protection of the Mother of God is being a part of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarchate of Moscow with services performed in accord to the old calendar in accordance with the Liturgicon, traditions and canons of the Russian Orthodox Church. Our parishioners come from a wide multitude of nationalities and cultures, but we are all united in our true faith in our lord God and savior Jesus Christ and our belonging to the Russian Orthodox…
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Congratulations to His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, with Name Day

Dear Bishop Matthew,

Cordially congratulate with your Name Day – the day of remembrance of the Holy Apostle and the Evangelist of the Gospel Matthew!

Wholeheartedly wish You joy and peace in the Lord, spiritual and physical health and abundant blessings from Christ Our Saviour!

May God grant You Many and Blessed Years!

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November 29th, 2021| Announcements, News

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