The Dove

St. Patapios was born at Thebes, Egypt into a pious Christian family. Reaching the age of maturity, he scorned the vanity of this world, and so he went into the Egyptian desert where he became known for his ascetic deeds. Though he wished to live in silence, people began coming to him for advice. He offered every pilgrim who visited him in the desert hospitality and spiritual counsel. St. Patapios reputation spread quickly and many came to him seeking guidance. Later he went to Constantinople. Even here he quickly became known as a spiritual guide and healer to those in need. Once a certain woman was afflicted by the terrible disease of cancer, and worms came forth from her breasts. Not only did she suffer a great deal of pain in her chest, but throughout her entire body as well. She was in constant pain, and it reached her heart, so that she was near death. The doctors could not help her, and she felt she was wasting her money without obtaining relief. Therefore, she came to Saint Pat...

"Do not withhold goods from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act . (Proverbs 3:27) The Annunciation Cathedral's Philoptochos is excited to announce the start of its Annual Giving Tree in support of the Dimock Center. Please bring the items to the Church by Sunday, December 15th! How it Works: Pick up an ornament from the Christmas tree and purchase the gift listed on the ornament. Then, leave the gift unwrapped under the Christmas tree and keep the ornament as a gift. What is the Dimock Center? The Dimock Center serves communities in Boston and across the state, providing health and community care, behavioral health services and child and family services to more than 19,000 people annually. You can learn more about the Dimock Center HERE .

  On December 1, 2024, our Annunciation Cathedral community was blessed to be visited by our former dean, His Eminence Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden, and all of Scandinavia. May God grant His Eminence many years! Εισ πολλα ετη Δεσποτα!