Holy Trinity Norwich

06/03/2026

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05/31/2026

🔸 Saturday of Souls 🍚🕯️🔸

Today, the Saturday before Pentecost, is the Saturday of Souls. Together with the Saturday preceding Meatfare Sunday, this is one of the two principal days in the Orthodox liturgical year dedicated to the commemoration of all the faithful departed. Saturday has traditionally been the day of prayer for the dead, as Christ lay in the tomb on Great and Holy Saturday before His Resurrection.

On the Saturday before Pentecost, we commemorate all departed pious Orthodox Christians, affirming that the saving grace bestowed upon the Church through the coming of the Holy Spirit extends also to those who have fallen asleep in the Lord. Throughout history, countless people have died in foreign lands, at sea, in the wilderness, through famine, war, poverty, disease, exposure to the elements, and many other circumstances. Many were deprived of the customary psalter readings, funeral rites, and memorial services.

Therefore, the Holy Fathers established a general commemoration of all the departed, so that those who did not receive the customary obsequies might still be remembered. The Church also prays especially for the poor and for those who have no one to pray for them or request memorial services on their behalf. The kollyva prepared for memorial services is rich in symbolism. The wheat represents the earth from which man was formed and the hope of the resurrection, recalling Christ’s words:

“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain” (John 12:24). The pomegranate seeds and sugar symbolize the sweetness of Paradise and eternal life. The raisins represent the fruit of Christ “the True Vine” (John 15:1), and the almonds remind us of the bones resting in the tomb awaiting the resurrection. The first icon recalls the verse:

“The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them” (Wisdom 3:1). The souls rest in God’s right hand, a place of divine honor and protection: “I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10); “He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God” (Mark 16:19).

05/21/2026

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros proclaims May 17 as AHEPA Sunday! Read the encyclical at the link below!

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05/20/2026

21 Μαΐου – Εορτή των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης, των Ισαποστόλων

Η Αγία μας Εκκλησία τιμά στις 21 Μαΐου τη μνήμη των Αγίων Κωνσταντίνου και Ελένης, των θεοστέπτων και Ισαποστόλων. Ο Μέγας Κωνσταντίνος υπήρξε ο πρώτος αυτοκράτορας που αγκάλιασε τον Χριστιανισμό και έδωσε τέλος στους διωγμούς των χριστιανών, χαρίζοντας ελευθερία πίστεως με το Διάταγμα των Μεδιολάνων το 313 μ.Χ.

Η μητέρα του, η Αγία Ελένη, διακρινόταν για τη βαθιά της πίστη και την ευσέβεια. Μετέβη στους Αγίους Τόπους, όπου σύμφωνα με την παράδοση ανακάλυψε τον Τίμιο Σταυρό του Κυρίου και συνέβαλε στην ανέγερση μεγάλων ναών, όπως του Ναού της Αναστάσεως στα Ιεροσόλυμα.

Οι Άγιοι Κωνσταντίνος και Ελένη ονομάστηκαν «Ισαπόστολοι», γιατί με το έργο και την προσφορά τους συνέβαλαν αποφασιστικά στη διάδοση της χριστιανικής πίστεως, όπως οι ίδιοι οι Απόστολοι. Η ζωή τους αποτελεί φωτεινό παράδειγμα πίστης, δύναμης, ταπεινότητας και αγάπης προς τον Θεό και τον άνθρωπο.

Χρόνια πολλά σε όσες και όσους γιορτάζουν!
Οι Άγιοι Κωνσταντίνος και Ελένη να χαρίζουν υγεία, φώτιση και ευλογία σε όλον τον κόσμο.

05/15/2026

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Celebrating a Decade of Ministry and Brotherhood
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Hellenic College Holy Cross celebrated its annual Alumni Dinner, bringing together graduates, clergy, and friends of the School for an evening of fellowship and reunion. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston is proud to have five of its clergy members recognized as part of the 10th anniversary class of graduates from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.

Pictured are Fr. Andrew Otto of the Assumption Church in Manchester, NH; Fr. Christopher Kolentsas of the Assumption Church in Ipswich, MA; Fr. Alex Orphanos of St. George Church in Lynn, MA; Fr. Yanni Michaelidis of St. Vasilios Church in Peabody, MA; and Fr. Demetri Panteloukas of Holy Trinity Church in Norwich, CT.

The gathering highlighted the enduring friendships and shared commitment to ministry that began during their years at Hellenic College Holy Cross and continue through their service to the faithful across the Metropolis of Boston and beyond.

05/11/2026

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Are you thirsty for Christ?

This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about a Samaritan woman at the well encountering Christ.

Why was she called a Samaritan? Why did Christ reveal Himself to a Samaritan woman? How can a spring of water lead us to eternal life?

→ To find out, read today’s Sunday Sermon Series from the Department of Religious Education (DRE): www.goarch.org/departments/religioused/sermons/sunday

SUNDAY SERMON SERIES is an easy-to-download weekly sermon on the Sunday Gospels with insights and analyses about the readings.

Subscribe → www.religioused.goarch.org to receive these in your inbox during the week for free.

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05/09/2026

"🚨🔥 Shocking—Arizona wildfire out of control!
🚒 The Hasson Fire has exploded to 980 acres. Firefighters are pushing through dangerous thickets and heavy smoke, doing everything they can to stop the spread. Please 🅟🅡🅐🅨 for every one of our heroes—may they all stay safe."

05/04/2026

11/02/2025

116th Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church celebration dinner to be held on Saturday November 15th, 2025, 530p-830p to be held at the Weekapaug Golf Club 265 Shore Road Westerly. Food, drinks, and a great time. RSVP to church office by November 8th. No tickets at door $115 per person.

05/17/2025

HELP, Our church is in dire need of financial support, please text me at 401-741-7453 if you can assist a very worth while charity. Your donation is so greatly appreciated you can not imagine. Praying for a sellout this year!