ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ Ι’ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ 31.08.2024 - Vespers of Indiction Sunday,the Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year

Today was also the feast of the Deposition of the Zone (sash) of the Most Holy Theotokos.It is the only relic we have of the Theotokos' earthly life.A part of it is kept at the Holy Monastery of Vatopaidi,Mount Athos,Greece.Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Večerňa z Osadného na poprazdenstvo Uspenija Presvätej Bohorodičky, 30.8.2024 - YouTube - Vespers during the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos from the village Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.

First Look - Princess Leonor of Spain began Navy Military Training - YouTube

HRH Leonor Princesa de Asturias reported to Naval School Marin (Pontevedra,Spain) following her year at Academia General Militar de Zaragoza.After a few months of basic training she will prepare for life at sea aboard the antique naval vessel Juan Sebastian de Elcano.Her training is geared for the requirements of the future head of the Spanish Armed Forces.Following this year,HRH will conclude her military training with the Spanish Air Force.Her surname is de Borbon y Ortiz.She has a coat of arms and a beautiful blue flag.She will be only the second regnant Queen of Spain,following Isabella II in the nineteenth century.In her regnancy and military service she resembles the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Veľká večerňa s litiou z Parihuzoviec v predvečer sviatku Uspenija Presv...27.8.24. - YouTube - Great Vespers with Litiya of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos from the village of Parihuzovce,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*The Carpatho-Rusyn chant is so Beautiful!I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.

Prokofjew: "Cinderella" Ballettsuite op. 87 ∙ Dima Slobodeniouk | SWR Symphonieorchestor - YouTube

Veľká sobotňajšia večerňa z Hostovíc, 24.8.2024. - YouTube - Saturday Great Vespers in Hostovice,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia

Orthodox Church of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*I love the Carpatho-Rusyn chant.I am Carpatho-Rusyn on my mother's side.*Muchaniki:Martyrs

Večerňa z Osadného, 23.8.2024. - YouTube - Vespers of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Orthodox Church of the Ascension of Our Lord,Osadne,Snina District,Presov Region,Slovakia*Priest:Father Peter Soroka*Mucheniki:Martyrs*The Caraptho-Rusyn chant is so beautiful!

King Charles III welcomed to Balmoral Castle in Scotland by Royal Guard from Balaklava Company 2024 - YouTube

HM King Charles III was welcomed to Balmoral Castle and Estate in Deeside,Scotland by a military ceremony on 19 AUG 2024 for his summer residence.Royal Guard from Balaklava Company,5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 SCOTS)*Royal Regiment of Scotland mascot Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV*Pipes and Drums of the Royal Corps of Signals*Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland*For security reasons,the general public is not allowed in the castle or on the estate while the monarch is in residence.*

Εσπερινός Κοιμήσεως της Υπεραγίας Δεσποίνης ημών Θεοτόκου και Αειπαρθένο...Vespers of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

This feast has been called "the Pascha in summer" and is a public holiday in many countries.

Paraklesis, Small Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube - complete service in English chanted by Eikona

🇺🇦 Ukrainian tankers train in Poland 🇵🇱 with NATO Allies - 31 JUL 2024

The powerful Leopard 2A4 main battle tank is the mainstay of many armies,including NATO Allies Poland and Norway.

Προσευχόμαστε μαζί - Μικρό Απόδειπνο - YouTube - We pray together - Small Compline - Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity,Sparmos Olympos,Greece

As a stavropegial institution,Holy Trinity Monastery is directly under the Ecumenical Patriarch,who is duly commemorated.The monastery is led by Hieromonk Nikanoros,Igoumenos (Abbot) of Holy Trinity Monastery,and is commemorated also.He stands in the throne on the right.The other monks kiss his hands,and he blesses them.*The Greek national anthem is played.*Good night to you.

English Paraklesis,Small Supplicatory Canon To The Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube

Interspersed with said material*chanted by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society Ladies Kyklo Group

Πανηγυρικός Αρχιερατικός Εσπερινός Αγίου Καλλινίκου | Ι. Καθ. Ναός Αγίας...Panegyric Archieratical Vespers of St.Kallinikos Metropolitan of Edessa the Wonderworker

Cathedral Church of the Holy Protection,Edessa,Greece*The Holy Metropolis of Edessa,Pella and Almopia is one of the New Lands of Greece in Central Makedonia,Northern Greece,belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but,for practical reasons,is administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.*Presiding at the Service is guest hierarch Metropolitan Ioustinos of Nea Krini and Kalamaria,who is seated across from the ruling hierarch,Metropoltan Joel of Edessa,Pella and Almopia.Metropolitan Joel is ailing,but doing as best he can.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΜΕΤΑΜΟΡΦΩΣΙΣ ΤΟΥ ΚΥΡΙΟΥ ΗΜΩΝ ΙΗΣΟΥ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥ - Vespers of the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

Paraklesis, Small Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube - complete service chanted in English by Eikona

Eikona is an ensemble of three presvyteras (priests' wives).le

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΣΤ ΜΑΤΘΑΙΟΥ - YouTube - Vespers of the 6th Sunday of Matthew and Forefeast of the Holy Transfiguration (6 August)

Note:a correction has been made.It is the 6th Sunday of Matthew,not the 4th.

Sergei Prokofiev:Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 16: IV. Finale. Allegro tempestoso - YouTube - Evgeny Kissin/Philharmonia Orchestra/Vladimir Ashkenazyin

Small Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos - YouTube - Church of St.Lydia,Asprovalta Thessaloniki,Greece

In preparation for the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos (15 August)*The Holy Metropolis of Serres and Nigrita in Central Makedonia,Northern Greece,is one of the New Lands of Greece which belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate,but,for practical reasons are administered by the Church of Greece.Still,there is a spiritual tie to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.