Saint Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Reminder that tomorrow at 8:00am we will be celebrating the Divine Liturgy for the feast of Saint Mary Magdalene Equal-to-the-Apostles!

Holy Myrrhbearer Mary Magdalene, Equal-to-the-Apostles

“She was from the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, for which reason she is called “Magdalene.” The Lord Jesus cast out seven demons from her, after which she became His faithful disciple, following Him even to the Cross when most of His disciples had fled. With the other holy Myrrh-bearers, she prepared the spices to anoint His body and carried them to His tomb. There she was one of the first witnesses to the Resurrection, and the first to proclaim it.

Various traditions hold that, after Christ’s ascension, she traveled to Rome, where she presented the Emperor with a red egg and proclaimed “Christ is Risen!” For this reason her icons often show her holding a red egg, and from this the tradition of distributing red eggs at Pascha is said to have arisen. She is then said to have travelled to Ephesus where she helped St John the Theologian in his gospel ministry before reposing there.

Saint Mary Magdalene is sometimes identified with the “sinful woman” of the Gospels, but this is not the Church’s tradition. Neither the Gospels nor the sacred hymnography of the Church make this connection.The name ‘Madeleine’ is a form of ‘Magdalene’.

God grant many years to Father Thomas and Matushka Lucia on this celebration of six years in holy matrimony ☦️ Allrakut amllerni! Многая лета!

Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for Great Vespers in celebration of Our Lady of Sitka, Alaska’s Wonderworking icon ☦️

Most Holy Theotokos save us!

On Sunday, July 19, His Eminence, Archbishop Alexei served the rite of confirming the newly elected parish council members of Saint Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral.

Following the service, Vladyka spoke on why the prayers in the service call for the newly elected Councilors to help in furthering the Kingdom of God. It’s a sacred role that can be a great blessing to a parish when everyone works together in peace, in unity, and for the glory of God and His church.

The Cathedral community commends and appreciates the work from our previous Council members who have labored for many years to make the Cathedral a prayerful community.

Please keep in your prayers
James
Reader John
Sergei
David
Peter
Nicholas
John

Join us tonight at 6pm for Great Vespers for the Holy Royal Martyrs. Liturgy will be at 8am tomorrow morning.

Holy Royal Martyrs pray to God for us!

Vladyka Alexei’s beautiful reflection on Our Lady of Sitka

Most Holy Theotokos save us!

Thank you to Abp. Alexei of the Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sitka and Alaska for this reflection on Our Lady of Sitka, whose feast is celebrated today.

"Among the sacred treasures bestowed by God upon the peoples of Alaska, none is more tenderly loved than the wonderworking Sitka Icon of the Mother of God. For generations, the Orthodox faithful have come before her in prayer with their joys and sorrows, their illnesses and fears, their gratitude and repentance. They have looked upon her peaceful countenance and known that they were not alone."

LINK: https://uoj.news/man-and-church/a-song-from-her-children-the-new-akathist-to-our-lady-of-sitka/

📣Schedule change📣

Due to parking lot maintenance this week Akathist and choir practice are both cancelled on Thursday.

Join us this weekend for the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. Celebrate the end of the fast by bringing your favorite dish to the potluck on Sunday!

Saturday Vigil: 5pm
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 9am