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  Thank you to the Cathedral community for donating school supplies for the Back to School Drive. Philoptochos Board members delivered new backpacks, spiral notebooks, composition books, pencils, folders, and more supplies to the Hennigan school, which is a public school in Jamaica Plain that serves students from lower-income families. These supplies will help students get a good start to the new school year.

  School is back in session! Last Tuesday, Fr. Tom represented OCF of the Fenway Colleges at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) Annual Student Fair! We also welcome back all of our college students who are slowly returning. Learn more about this OCF chapter by following @fenwayocf on Instagram

The Holy Martyr Porphyrios suffered during the reign of Julian the Apostate (361-363). Porphyrios was an actor and on the Emperor’s birthday he was performing in a play at the theater, where he was supposed to mock the Mystery of Holy Baptism. During the play Porphyrios immersed himself in the water and said: “The servant of God, Porphyrios, is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” By the grace of God, which he received after speaking these words, he emerged from the water and confessed himself a Christian before the entire audience. Julian ordered him to be tortured, and after being subjected to torture, he was beheaded. This took place in the city of Ephesus in the year 361. Saint Porphyrios the actor (September 15) should not be confused with Saint Porphyrios the actor who lived during the reign of Aurelian (270-275), and is commemorated on November 4. Source: OCA Troparion — Tone 3 Your holy martyr Porphyrius, O Lord, / through his sufferings

  One hundred years ago plus one day, the Annunciation community celebrated the ‘Thyranixia’, that is the opening of the doors of the Cathedral. Though, at that time, the community had been serving the Greek Orthodox faithful of Boston for over thirty years, this date celebrates the dedication and faithfulness of the community. The parish moved from their previous location to the corner of Ruggles and Parker streets with the hope and expectation of serving the faithful in Boston for years to come. The years to come have totaled over 100 and the community has seen times of great activity, ministry, and growth, along with periods of a slower life and challenges. Some of the challenges have drawn the community closer together, some reconciled disagreements, and others caused decline. This movement, however, is the life of a family or community. There are always times of celebration and times of sorrow. What we face as the Cathedral community is how to face the challenges of today? T

  Upcoming News & Events WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please feel free to see Fr. Tom after the service. This week, to assist you in the Narthex we have at the Pangary: Nick Bouritsas, Charlie Eliopoulos; Greeter: Dimitri Zaferacopoulos; Ushers: Tina Savvidis, Eleni Asimacopoulos, Michael Kalambokis, Jim Karimbakas. MEMORIAL:  The memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of  Christopher Lacey (40 days), Maria Papagianopoulos (6 months), Helen Karys (1 year), Rose Pappas (4 years), and Nicholas Pappas (14 years). May their memory be Eternal!   FELLOWSHIP HOUR:  Please join us fo

  Upcoming News & Events WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS: For those visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, please be aware that Holy Communion is a sign of unity of faith which is only offered to Baptized or Chrismated Orthodox Christians. All present are welcome, however, to partake of the antidoro (blessed bread) which is distributed at the end of the service. Those interested in learning more about the Orthodox Christian faith, please feel free to see Fr. Tom after the service.   2024 CATHEDRAL GREEK FEST: Today , is the last day of our annual festival. We would like to remind you to stay after the service and enjoy our delicious dishes , appetizers, and gyro with a cold beer or ouzo at the Taverna under the stars or our authentic Greek pastries with a hot or cold coffee at the kafeneio . Kai tou xronou! SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE: This year’s scholarship applications for the Cathedral community High School seniors and continuing college students are now a