The Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos by St. Anna at Saint Demetrios of Merrick - 2020

Orthros and Divine Liturgy from Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,Merrick,New York*This feast is celebrated on 9 December.A part of the Christmas canon is chanted beginning on The Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos Into the Temple.*At the chanting of the Epistle:Proskomen,Sofia,Proskomen (Let us attend,Wisdom,Let us attend)*Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.*Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.*Blessing:The love of God,the grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ,and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.*St.Anna isn't mentioned in the New Testament,yet she is mentioned by the Holy Fathers and in ancient hymns about her,so she is part of the holy tradition of the Church.