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  On Halloween night, the OCF had a great time pumpkin carving!

St. Winefride (Welsh: Gwenfrewi) was the niece of the great St. Beuno the Wonderworker and she lived with her parents higher up the valley from his cell and wattle chapel, on the hill where the parish church now stands. According to tradition, Caradoc the son of a local chieftain sought refreshment from her while out hunting and then attempted to seduce her. She repelled his advances and ran towards her uncle’s chapel for sanctuary. Caradoc pursued her and in a rage struck off her head with his sword. A spring of water began to flow where her head fell. St. Beuno replaced her head and, through fervent prayer to the Saviour, she was brought back to life. St. Winefride began to follow the monastic life, under the spiritual direction of St. Eleri. She remained with her uncle until he moved to the northern coast of Wales. St. Winefride then traveled west to the hills high above the Conwy Valley and there she established a monastery of nuns in the village of Gwytherin. She passed to her rew...

  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. George after the service. This week, to assist you in the Narthex we have at the Pangary: Nicholas Bouritsas, Chuck Papaslis; Greeter: Elaine Racheotes; Ushers: Tina Savvidis, Carol Travayiakis, Dimitri Zaferacopoulos, Eleni Asimacopoulos. MEMORIAL:  Memorial service is offered today for the repose of the souls of the   members of the Cathedral Ladies Philoptochos . May their memory be eternal! ARTOKLASIA:  To commemorate the   Feast Day of Saints Cosmas and Damian , patron  Saints of Phil...

  On October 27th, the Sunday School hosted its Annual Fall Festival after Liturgy with our kids dressing up and enjoying fall-themed snacks. 

 

  On November 24th, the OCF was joined by members of the Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC) who shared their experiences as they work with local nonprofit organizations in the Boston area.  What is OVC OVC is a year-long immersive program for young adults ages 21-29 to serve with our neighbors on the margins. At the same time, you live in community with other young adults, explore topics of the faith and leadership, and root yourself in the Church. Learn More

    OCTOBER 28, 1940!     This Day in History § The Morning of OXI Day! At 3:00 am on the morning of October 28, 1940, Italian ambassador Emmanouel Grazzi in Athens gave  a war ultimatum , set to expire in three hours, to Greece’s Prime Minister, Ioannis Metaxas at his home in Kifissia.     The ultimatum stated that Italy wanted to occupy “some strategic points on Greek territory respecting Greek sovereignty over the rest of the territory.”   Greece’s Prime Minister, Ioannis Metaxas carefully read the directive and with a stern voice rejected the ultimatum with the words   “Alors, c’est la guerre” (French for “ then it is war!” “ OXI.” At 5:30am on October 28 th , 1940, the Italian army was crossing the border to Albania with Greece.     At 6:00am, Metaxas proceeds to a national radio announcement informing the country that Italy had declared war on Greece and called for every Greek man of age to enlist in defense of Greece.  ...