"This is the cause of all evils: the ignorance of the Scriptures. We go into battle without arms, and how ought we to come off safe?" -St. John Chrysostom, Homily IX on Colossians.

In order to help increase the general knowledge of scripture in our parish family we present here for your edification the scripture readings for the coming week. At least one Gospel Reading and one Epistle reading are assigned for each day of the year (although during Great Lent the readings are from the Old Testament). Hearing or reading only those readings appointed for Sunday merely scratches the surface of the great spiritual wealth that the scriptures provide us. Some of the readings are easily understandable – others are less so. As Orthodox Christians we do not make private interpretation of scripture, but rather consult the fathers of the Church for their explanations to aid us in our understanding. Those wishing to have access to such explanations are asked to contact Fr. Gregory or inquire in the kiosk for further reading in this regard. Bibles may also be acquired in the kiosk.

Monday: Acts 1:12-17, 21-26 & John 1:18-28
Tuesday: Acts 2:14-21 & Luke 24:12-35
Wednesday: Acts 2:22-36 & John 1:35-51
Thursday: Acts 2:38-43 & John 3:1-15
Friday: Acts 3:1-8 & John 2:12-22
Saturday: Acts 3:11-16 & John 3:22-33

Понедельник: Деян. 1:12-17, 21-26 и от Иоанна 1:18-28
Вторник: Деян. 2:14-21 и от Луки 24:12-35
Среда: Деян. 2:22-36 и от Иоанна 1:35-51
Четверг: Деян. 2:38-43 и от Иоанна 3:1-15
Пятница: Деян. 3:1-8 и от Иоанна 2:12-22
Суббота: Деян. 3:11-16 и от Иоанна 3:22-33

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich)

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware)

SUNDAY LITURGY IS NOT ON NOW!
We served Liturgy at Midnight!
The next service at STV is Paschal Vespers & Matins at 2:00 p.m.
Then: Paschal Divine Liturgy (PLUS the Feast of St. George)
tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
Where could you find the whole Bright Week schedule you ask? Please see the link below!
HOLY WEEK 2024 AT STV

Our parish Sunday publications are available now at the link below. Find our Prayer List, "Good News", and "Sunday Reading", plus other parish publications!
PARISH PUBLICATIONS ENGLISH + РУССКИЙ

Confession and Communion are the two sacraments we most often partake of as Orthodox Christians and thus it behooves us to learn about these, how to prepare for these, and how to best take advantage of the Grace that our Lord freely gives us in these sacraments. At St. Vladimir’s we have created a special web site for this purpose with much information in this regard. Please find the web site listed below and please contact Fr. Gregory with questions!

CONFESSION AND COMMUNION AT ST. VLADIMIR'S
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION - PARISH PRAYER KIT

We greet all our parish family and friends with the feast of feasts and the day of days: the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

Христос Воскресе! Воистину воскресе!
***LIVE STREAM OF PASCHAL SERVICES ON NOW!***

SATURDAY VIGIL IS NOT ON NOW!
We begin reading the Acts of the Apostles at 9:00 p.m.
Then Midnight Office at 11:30 p.m.
Then Paschal Matins and Liturgy at 12:00 a.m.
PLEASE NOTE: NO LITURGY AT 10: A.M.!
Where could you find the whole Bright Week schedule you ask? Please see the link below!
HOLY WEEK 2024 AT STV

According to the tradition of the Holy Church we will serve the Divine Liturgy at midnight tonight. THERE WILL BE NO DIVINE LITURGY AT 10 A.M. TOMORROW!

Here we provide the Synaxarion for Holy Saturday for the edification of our readers. This week we will provide the Synaxarion for each day of Holy Week for our readers so that even if one cannot attend the Divine Services one can still remain as close to the Lord as possible during this very important week.

English ~ Русский

There is no day like Pascha: it is the feast of feasts and the day of days. It is the most important feast and the most important day of the year. What a great day to invite a friend to join us at St. Vladimir's! Please take a moment now and invite a friend – or two – or five – or more to the Paschal service. Pascha is May 5 so do not wait! Join us beginning at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and stay with us right through our Paschal meal early Sunday morning after all the beautiful Divine Services. Do not hide the Pearl of Great Price – invite a friend to join us this year for the Lord's Glorious Resurrection at St. Vladimir's!

FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ TO PREPARE FOR THIS WEEKEND!