The Divine Liturgy begins with the solemn declaration: "Blessed be the Kingdom of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit now and for ever more." We gather as Christians who share a common faith in the Holy Trinity. The Orthodox Church recognizes the many facets of the Eucharist and wisely refuses to over-emphasize one element to the detirement of the others. With these words we are reminded that in the Divine Liturgy the Church becomes a real manifestation of God's Kingdom on earth. They are “the masterworks of God” in the new and everlasting covenant. The fundamental core of the liturgy dates from the time of Christ and the Apostles. the Father is acknowledged and adored as the source and the end of all the blessings of creation and salvation.

Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit.

The Eucharist also has elements which are in common with other Services. The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. This custom serves to emphasize and maintain the unity of the local congregation. It was continued through the tenure of Saint John Neumann and completed in 1864 by Bishop (later Archbishop) Wood. Call the Rector at 814-375-0459 for schedule or information, or to arrange Baptisms, Marriages, Memorials, etc. With the Great Entrance marking the beginning of this part of the Liturgy, the offering of bread and wine is brought by the priest from the Preparation Table, through the nave, and to the Altar Table. In the early Church, the Kiss of Peace was exchanged at this point. Although there are many symbolic interpretations of the Divine Liturgy, the most fundamental meaning is found in the actions and prayers.

Note: The following schedule alternates with our sister parish, St Nicholas Church, DuBois, PA.

The liturgy achieved a basic framework by the ninth century. Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church celebrated in July 2018 its 100th Anniversary as a church! We invoke the Holy Spirit upon ourselves and upon our offering, asking the Father that they become for us the Body and Blood of Christ. Through his Word, he pours into our hearts the Gift that contains all gifts, the Holy Spirit. To this, prayers, hymns, and gestures have been added throughout the centuries. The entrance leads to the Epistle lesson, the Gospel, and the Sermon. Individuals approach the Holy Gifts and receive the Eucharistic bread and wine from the common chalice. Ss. The Eucharist is a celebration of faith which touches not only the mind but also the emotions and the senses. Basil the Great, which is celebrated only ten times a year. Not only does the Eucharist embody and express the Christian faith in a unique way, but it also enhances and deepens our faith in the Trinity. 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, http://www.goarch.org/ourfaith/ourfaith7052. Schedule of Services. In the latter part of the tenth century, Vladimir the Prince of Kiev sent envoys to various Christian centers to study their form of worship. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. Liturgy of the Hours – Saints Peter and Paul Liturgy of the Hours LIVE STREAMING SATURDAYS AND MONDAYS @ 9 AM The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei), is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Holy Eucharist is the oldest experience of Christian Worship as well as the most distinctive. In the early Church, only those who were baptized and not in a state of sin were permitted to remain for this most solemn part of the Liturgy. In the Orthodox Church, the Eucharist is also known as the Divine Liturgy. We are Catholics in union with Pope Francis of Rome~ Byzantine Catholics are recognized as being Catholics by local Roman Catholic Bishops of the USA and the World over. SS Peter and Paul Church is located 1 1/2 miles off Rte 286, between the junction of Rte 219 and Glenn in Glen Campbell. The structure and basic elements of the three liturgies are similar, although there are differences in some hymns and prayers. After the symbolic kiss of Peace, we join together in professing our Faith through the words of the Creed. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church While we prepared for the three options we offered, the Archdiocese of Miami announced that Kindergarten to 12th grades will all be 100% virtual until at least September 18th and Pre-K will have a decision closer to the opening date. However, the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated by the priest privately, without a congregation. Therefore, the Eucharist is truly the center of the life of the Church and the principal means of spiritual development, both for the individual Christian and the Church as a whole.

Weekday Liturgy are typically at 8:30, unless otherwise noted on the parish bulletin. The Liturgy of St. James which is celebrated on October 23, the feastday of the Saint. While these saints did not compose the entire liturgy which bears their names, it is probable that they did author many of the prayers. The Liturgy comes to an end with prayer of Thanksgiving and the Benediction.

Welcome to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Divine Liturgy is properly celebrated only once a day. Grant, we pray, O Lord our God, that we may be sustained by the intercession of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, that, as through them you … Share the Orthodox Christian Faith with an Iconogram. Basil the Great, which is celebrated only ten times a year. Only now can we properly offer our gifts of bread and wine to the Father as our Lord directed us to do in His memory. VICARIATE FOR THE PALESTINIAN & JORDANIAN, CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX COMMUNITIES IN AMERICA, "We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth, for surely there is no such splendor or beauty anywhere on earth. The Eucharist, the principal sacrament mystery of the Orthodox Church, is not so much a text to be studied, but rather an experience of communion with the Living God in which prayer , music, gestures, the material creation, art and architecture come into full orchestration. Click the "Donate" button now to help support our parish. The liturgy achieved a basic framework by the ninth century. Quick Facts about Saints Peter and Paul Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church celebrated in July 2018 its 100th Anniversary as a church! Francis Patrick Kenrick initiated the building of this magnificent Church in 1846. The Eucharist is usually celebrated in the morning but, with the Bishop's blessing, may be offered in the evening. The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, which is the most frequently celebrated. Rather, he comes as a member of the Community of Faith who participates in the very purpose of the Church, which is the Worship of the Holy Trinity. Eucharist comes from the Greek word which means thanksgiving. The word liturgy means people's work; this description serves to emphasize the corporate character of the Eucharist. The Eucharist expresses the deep joy which is so central to the Gospel. The profound experience expressed by the Russian envoys has been one shared by many throughout the centuries who have witnessed for the first time the beautiful and inspiring Divine Liturgy of the Orthodox Church. When an Orthodox attends the Divine Liturgy, it is not as an isolated person who comes simply to hear a sermon.

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© 2020. This liturgy is celebrated only on weekday mornings or evenings during Lent, and on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week, when the full Eucharist is not permitted because of its Resurrection spirit. This sacrament-mystery is the experience toward which all the other activities of the Church are directed and from which they receive their direction. The Divine Liturgy may be divided into two major parts: the Liturgy of the Catechumens and the Liturgy of the Faithful, which are preceded by the Service of Preparation. We sing and pray as a people united in Christ, who are not bound by time, space, or social barriers. The Little Entrance is the central action of the first part of the Liturgy. The elements are presented to the priest before the service, together with the names of those persons, living and dead, who are to be remembered during the Divine Liturgy.

The Liturgy of St. The origin of the Eucharist is traced to the Last Supper at which Christ instructed His disciples to offer bread and wine in His memory.

Sacraments are “powers that comes forth” from the Body of Christ, which is ever-living and life-giving. Throughout the centuries, Christians have seen many dimensions in the Eucharist. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese has recently encouraged the celebration of the Liturgy in the evening after Vespers, on the vigil of major Feast and Saints Days.

The priest comes from the altar with the Holy Gifts, inviting the congregation to draw near with reverence of God, with faith, and with love." As it is celebrated today, the Divine Liturgy is a product of historical development. Following the teachings of both Scripture and Tradition, the Orthodox Church believes that Christ is truly present with His people in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Sts. In so doing, Orthodoxy has clearly avoided reducing the Eucharist to a simple memorial of the Last Supper which is only occasionally observed. At the conclusion of the Eucharist, the congregation comes forward to receive a portion of the liturgical bread which was not used for the offering. The Eucharist has been known as the Holy offering, the Holy Mysteries, the Mystic Supper, and the Holy Communion. This is not truly a eucharistic liturgy but rather an evening Vesper Service followed by the distribution of Holy Communion reserved from the previous Sunday.

Our Divine Liturgy or what is similar to a Mass is filled with beautiful ancient customs, each one representing specific holy actions.

Prior to the beginning of the Liturgy, the priest prepares himself with prayer and then precedes to vest himself.

In the Church’s liturgy the divine blessing is fully revealed and communicated. There are three forms of the Eucharist presently in use in the Orthodox Church: In addition to these Liturgies, there is also the Liturgy of the Pre-Sanctified Gifts. Since the first part of the Liturgy was designed originally for the Catechumens, those being schooled in the faith, had a very instructive quality. In his Word who became incarnate, died, and rose for us, he fills us with his blessings. We affirm that these Holy Gifts are transfigured into the first fruits of the New Creation in which ultimately God will be "all in all". Sts. Through our thanking and remembering the Holy Spirit reveals the presence of the Risen Christ in our midst.