Monthly Archives: Monday August 31st, 2015

Schedule of Divine Services in Saint Paraskevi Church – September 6 and 8

A Homily given on the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday – Afterfeast of the Dormition of the Mother of God

A Homily given on the Feast Day of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary

Second Thursday of the Dormition Fast. A Homily given on the Vespers with Paracletic Canon to the Most Holy Mother of God

The Great Miracle of St. Spyridon on August 11, 1716

Commemoration of the Great Miracle of St. Spyridon in 1716 (Feast Day – August 11) Historical sources that testify to the authenticity of the following event on the expulsion of the papal powers from the island, include the historical notes given by a great saint of our Church, St. Athanasios of Paros. We should all reflect upon the message of the following event. THE GREAT MIRACLE In 1716 the Turks had the island of Corfu under a tight siege. They had 50,000 troops and a good number of ships surrounding the island, cutting its lifeline from land and sea. The Turkish armies had been concentrated at the far walls of the city. Andrea Pisani, a general of the forces of the Venetian Republic, was anxiously anticipating the oncoming enemy attack (since Corfu and the nearby islands were occupied by the Venetians at the time since 1386). At daybreak on August 11, 1716, St. Spyridon, the patron saint of the island, appeared in front of the enemy lines holding a glistening sword in his right hand. His austere and grandiose appearance horrified the aggressors who began to recede. The Hagarenes, panic-stricken by the most awesome presence and fearless attack of the

Second Tuesday of the Dormition Fast. A Homily given on the Vespers with Paracletic Canon to the Most Holy Mother of God

Second Monday of the Dormition Fast. A Homily given on the Vespers with Paracletic Canon to the Most Holy Mother of God

First Friday of the Dormition Fast. A Homily given on the Vespers with Paracletic Canon to the Most Holy Mother of God

First Tuesday of the Dormition Fast. A Homily given on the Vespers with Paracletic Canon to the Most Holy Mother of God