ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΚΥΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΚΔ΄ ( Ι΄ ΛΟΥΚΑ ) - Great Vespers of the 10th Sunday of Luke and St.Patapios of Theves,Abbot,the Wonderworker (4th century)

St.Patapios was born in Theves,Egypt to wealthy Christian parents.He embraced asceticism at an early age.At first he was a hermit in the Egyptian desert,where many faithful sought his advice.Eventually he moved to the Vlachernae area of Constantinople,where he founded the Monastery of the Egyptians.In time,he reposed there.*At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,Proskomen (Wisdom,Let us attend) Irini pasi:Peace be unto all Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord*Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ - YouTube - Great Vespers of St.Nicholas,Archbishop of Myra in Lykia,the Wonderworker (3rd-4th centuries)

St.Nicholas was born in the seaport of Patara in Asia Minor,Turkey.Hence he became the patron saint of seafarers.Apolytikion:In truth,you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;your humility exalted you,your poverty enriched you.Hierarch Father Nicholas,entreat Christ our God that our souls may be saved.*St.Nicholas reposed at age 73.*At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,proskomen:Wisdom,Let us attend.Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.

Αγρυπνία εις Μνήμη Αγίου Πορφυρίου - Vigil of St.Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia the astute and Wonderworker

St.Porphyrios of Kavsokalivia (20th century) was a hieromonk and archimandrite at the Kavsokalivia skete on Mt.Athos,Greece.He was also a hospital chaplain for many years in Athens,where his room is preserved to this day.St.Porphyrios was a mentor to the noted chanter Nektaria Karantzi when she was a child.He was a Wonderworker and had the gift of spiritual discernment.His day is 2 December.*Mmembers of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.*At he readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,Proskomen (Wisdom,Let us attend) Irini pasi (Peace be unto all) Klionomen (Bow your heads to the Lord) Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.

ΕΣΠΕΡΙΝΟΣ ΕΟΡΤΗΣ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΟΥ ΑΝΔΡΕΑ - Great Vespers of the Holy Apostle St.Andrew the First-called

At the readings of Great Vespers:Sofia,Proskomen (Wisdom,Let us attend).Klinomen:Bow your heads to the Lord.Chant at the blessing of the loaves:Rich men have gone begging,but those who trust in the Lord shall not lack any good thing.*Members of the Russian expatriot community in Cyprus attend this parish.*Irini pasi:Peace be unto all.