Our Metamorphosis in Holy Week.

Homily 404 – The Entrance into Jerusalem Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 12, 2020 Epistle: (247) – Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel: (41) – John 12:1-18 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Brothers and sisters, the Great Fast is finally over, and we begin…

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Isolation from sin.

Homily 403 –St. Mary of Egypt Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 5, 2020 Epistle: (321-ctr) – Hebrews 9:11-14 and (208b) – Galatians 3:23-29 (St Mary of Egypt) Gospel: (47) – Mark 10:32-45 and (33) – Luke 7:36-50 (St Mary of Egypt) In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of…

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Weekly Bulletin, COVID-19 edition – April 1, 2020 and April 5, 2020

Here are the services for both the presanctified Divine Liturgy (Wednesday, 6:30 PM) and the weekend services (Saturday, 6:30 PM, Sunday, 9:40 AM).  Also we will have the full Akathist Hymn on Friday, April 3, at 6:30 PM.  Please feel free to join us on the Live stream:  https://facebook.com/HolyTransfigurationOrthodoxChurch Presanctified Divine Liturgy:  2020 04 02 Music…

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The ladder is Christ.

Homily 402 – March 29, 2020, St. John Climacus Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa March 29, 2020 Epistle: (314) – Hebrews 6:13-20 and (229) – Ephesians 5:9-19 (St John Climacus) Gospel: (40) – Mark 9:17-31 and (10) – Matthew 4:25-5:12 (St John Climacus) In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and…

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Acceptance.

Homily 401 – Annunciation Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa March 24, 2020 Epistle: (306) – Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: (3) – Luke 1:24-38 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today we are inextricably linked to the Nativity of our Lord – Christmas. Today, 9…

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Service Books

This is the Service Book used at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church.  Feel free to download them and follow along as you like.  Note, there are a few minor discrepancies, most all in the prayers said by the priest or deacon.  Two of the settings are different, also (the Trisagion/”Holy God”, and the couple of responses…

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The Annunciation of the Birthgiver of God

Please join us online for our live stream of a vespers liturgy for the Annunciation.  Tuesday evening, 6:30 PM, facebook.com/HolyTransfigurationOrthodoxChurch Also, our YouTube Channel is now functioning.  Services from last weekend are edited and posted there.  In YouTube, search for “Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church Ames, Iowa” and then click on “subscribe” to be made aware…

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