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Heavenly Realm: Mystic Meanings of the Divine Liturgy
From the time of the apostles until now Christians have gathered to break bread in common eucharistic prayer. Thus, the divine liturgy, having its roots in apostolic worhsip, has been the central aspect of Christian life for two-thousand years. In these lectures we will discuss the mystical meaning of the liturgy, why it is important, and its significance in our lives. Come and learn about the service that brings heaven to earth!
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Services of Holy Week and Pascha
The Orthodox Christian Church holds a more ancient calculation of the Pascha (Easter) date laid out in 325 AD by the Holy Fathers of Nicaea (the same Fathers that gave us the canon of the Holy Bible, and the Nicene Creed). Sometimes our Pascha is the same as everyone else’s, but many time is lands on a different date. This year, the date is a week off of from the West, falling on April 16th. Below is our Holy Week schedule and we encourage you to please come and see how ancient Christians celebrated Christ’s resurrection, an event that changed the course of the world! This Friday 4/7Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy:…
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Services for Christmas and Theophany
Schedule for Christmas 2022 Come visit us for the holy feast of the nativity of Christ! Below are the dates and times leading up to the feast as well as the time for our midnight vigil. At the beginning of the new year we celebrate the baptism of our Lord (Theophany or Epiphany), which is a great feast as well. Our services for these feasts are very ancient and you will witness how Christians of the past used to sing and hymn our Lord on these great memorials of His saving grace. December 23rdThe Royal Hours of Nativity and Typika: 9:00amHoly Unction: 6:00pm December 24th (Pre-feast)Pre-Communion Prayers: 8:45amDivine Liturgy of…
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Hearing the Divine: A Concert in Ancient Music
Come take this unique opportunity to experience the songs of the treasured byzantine empire. The hymns and melodies sung on this occasion have been developed for over a thousand years, immersed in a deep mystical tradition, stirring the souls of both the ancient and modern world. It will be an educational and mystical experience for all! When: Saturday, August 28th at 6pm Where: St Timothy Orthodox Christian Church403 N. J St. Lompoc, CA 93436 Tickets are $10 and wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvres will be served following the concert. Please share this flier below:
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Lecture Series: The Life and Teachings of St Nektarios
Beginning July 21st, 2021, our St Kosmas Catechetical school will begin again with a lecture series on the life of St Nektarios of Aegina, a great saint and wonderworker of modern times. We will begin going through his life and then explore some of his teachings. St Nektarios was an exceptional theologian and a great shepherd of the Church. All will find his life and teachings to be extremely edifying and inspirational. The lectures will be held on Wednesdays at approximately 7pm, following 6pm Vespers. Below is the schedule and a flier for download to share!: JULY 21st: THE LIFE OF ST NEKTARIOS PT. 1An Introduction to the life of…
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The Soul After Death Lecture Series
What does the Orthodox Church teach about the soul and what happens to us after we die? How do we confront death and keep it before our eyes in order for us to lead a deep Christian life? In this lecture series, we tackle some of these questions along with many others. Death is a timely topic in a modern world plagued by the fear of it. As Christians, we are called to be ready to confront death at any moment, and the travesty that has been thrust upon us gives us more of an opportunity to live mindful of this great mystery.
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Survival Course for Orthodox Christians
A new series of talks entitled the “Orthodox Survival Course,” dealing with questions about modern society and how to live as Orthodox Christians during these times. The lectures will explore the development of history, modern art, eastern cults, and the world’s preparation for the Antichrist. All of these topics will be examined through the witness of the Church Fathers and commentary from modern Saints and Holy Figures, providing answers for Orthodox Christians living in the world today. The lectures will take place at 7pm, after daily vespers on Wednesdays and begin on August 12th 2020 and the recordings will be posted here. The schedule is the following: THE ORTHODOX WORLD…
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Lecture Series: Ancient Faith on New Soil
A free lecture series on lives and stories of holy figures who have lived out the most ancient christian faith in the new world. Lectures will be held in the parish hall at approximately 7pm, following a 6pm service, on Fridays. All are welcome! Come join us! The schedule is as follows: MARCH 6th: NORTHERN WILDS St Herman and the Missionaries to Alaska MARCH 13th: THE GOOD SHEPHERDS Sts Tikhon, Raphael, Fr Nikola and the scattered flocks. MARCH 20th: SERBIAN FRUITS The Contribution of Serbia’s Holy Men MARCH 27th: HOLY CALIFORNIA Saints Walk the Golden State APRIL 3rd: WEST LOOKING EAST St Alexis Toth and Byzantine Catholics; Western Christians Find…
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Archangel’s Tea for Women
Please, come join us at St Timothy on Saturday November 2nd at 11:00am for a warm cup of tea and a spiritual retreat that will warm your soul! Hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, sweets, and quality tea will be served along with a spiritual talk by our guest speaker, Mother Paraskeva of St Barbara Orthodox Christian Monastery! All are invited and welcome to come sip, followship, and gain some wisdom with us! The event will be hosted in our parish hall. Suggested donation of $10 at the door. St Timothy Antiochian Orthodox Church912 E. Fir AveLompoc, CA 93436 Please download and share this flyer!
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Lecture Series: Awakening the Heart
A free lecture series discovering the spiritual meaning of Holy Confession During the Divine Liturgy, the priest exclaims “Holy Things are for the holy.” Repentance is a call back to holiness. It is “man’s return to God […] the transformation of the mind from the darkness of sin into the light of Christ” (Hieromonk Gregorios, Repentance and Confession). In this lecture series we will discuss the living a life of repentance, practical tools for the spiritual life, and ultimately what the sacrament of Holy Confession means for our lives. If you you were born Orthodox, converted, or don’t know anything about Orthodoxy at all, please come learn, ask questions, and…
