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Rev. Fr. Anthony Abuor-Okoh, Anambra, Ihiala (2026)

22/09/2025

"Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." Luke 3:19-22

Gathered together before the presence of God and numbered amongst the living, let the voice of approval from heaven declare your selection for God's favour and mercy! As you step out this morning to begin the new week, may you walk in authority and conviction that for your sake, God has spoken: "You are my beloved son/daughter with whom I am well pleased!

Have a blessed week dear brethren ☦️

Fr. Anthony Abuor-Okoh

15/08/2025

Friday, August 15, 2025

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

Matins Gospel Reading : Luke 1:39-49, 56
Epistle Reading : St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Reading : Luke 10:38-42, 11:27-28
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At that time, Jesus entered a village; and a woman called Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving; and she went to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve you alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her." As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts that you sucked!" But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!
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14/08/2025

The Feast of the Dormition or Falling asleep of the Theotokos (Mother of God). 15th of August.
The Feast commemorates the death and glorification of Christ Mother. She was assumed by God into the Heavenly Kingdom of Christ in the fullness of her Spiritual and bodily existence. Its was believed that her body did not suffer corruption after death. On like Christ, she was raised from the dead and was taken up to Heaven in her body as well as her Soul. She has passed beyond death and Judgement, and lives wholly in the age to come.
As a hymn of the feast say;
"Neither the tomb, nor death could hold the Theotokos, who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercession. For being the Mother of Life, she was translated to life, by the one who dwelt in her virginal womb"

12/08/2025

The Dormition of the Theotokos (August 15th)
The Dormition of the Theotokos, celebrated on August 15th, commemorates the falling asleep (dormition) of the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. This feast day is a significant occasion in the Orthodox Church, honoring Mary's life, her role in salvation history, and her transition to eternal life.

Significance
1. Veneration of Mart (Theotokos): The Dormition highlights the importance of Mary (Theotokos) in Orthodox theology and devotion.
2. Hope of resurrection: The feast emphasizes the hope of resurrection and eternal life through Christ, as Mary's dormition is seen as a precursor to her bodily assumption into heaven.

Traditions;
1. Fasting: Many Orthodox Christians observe a period of fasting before the feast day.
2. Liturgical services: Special liturgical services are held, including Vespers and Divine Liturgy.
3. Veneration of icons: Icons of the Theotokos are venerated, and her intercession is sought.

The Dormition of the Theotokos is a joyous celebration, reflecting on Mary's life, her faith, and her role in the salvation of humanity.

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