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The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed
"We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light, true God of true God, begotten, not created, being of one essence with the Father, by Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from the heavens and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became man. And was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate and suffered and was buried. And He rose on the third day according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; and His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who together with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, Who spoke through the prophets. In One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. We await the resurrection of the dead and the life of the age to come. Amen"
The Nicene Creed is written here in the plural, "We believe," because it is a conciliar decree. However, it is always recited by the Faithful in the singular, "I believe."
Our Venerable Father, Anthony of the Kyiv Caves Monastery
His way of life attracted a number of followers, who submitted to his authority. By 1051 A.D. he had established a brotherhood in the caves, practising monasticism after the model first established by St. Anthony the Great in Egypt in the 4th Century.
The Monastery of the Caves (Lavra) went on to become one of the most influential monasteries in the Slavic Orthodox world, and indeed, in the entire Orthodox world. He reposed in the Lord in 1073 A.D. and was, with St. Theodosius, one of the first saints canonized by the Kyivan-Rus bishops.
Through the prayers of our holy patron Anthony, O Christ our God, have mercy on us and save us.
Tropar of our Venerable Father, Anthony of the Kyiv Caves Monastery (Tone 4). Having left earthly vanity and renounced the world, you followed Christ in accordance with the Gospel. And having lived an angelic life, you arrived at the calm haven of Mount Athos. From there, with the blessing of the fathers, you came to the mountain of Kyiv, and there ended your life in ascetic struggle. You enlightened your fatherland and showed a multitude of monastics the path to the heavenly kingdom, bringing them to Christ. Pray to Him, O Venerable Anthony, that He save our souls.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Kondak of our Venerable Father, Anthony of the Kyiv Caves Monastery (Tone 8). Surrendering yourself to God whom you loved from your youth above all, you lovingly followed Him with your whole soul. Accounting the material things of the world as vanity, you made a cave in the earth and in it you struggled nobly against the snares of the invisible enemy. You illumined all the earth like a bright, radiant sun, and therefore you passed over, rejoicing, to the heavenly dwelling place. Standing now before the Throne of the Master together with the angels, remember us who honour your holy memory, that we may cry out to you: Rejoice, O Anthony, our venerable father.
Holy Mysteries
- Confessions
- Baptisms
- Unction
- The Blessing of Water
- Weddings
- Funerals
Other services
- Pre-marriage education
- Memorial services
- Grave site prayers / Provody
- Easter basket blessing
- House blessings
- Prayers for health and travel
- Pastoral care for sick and shut-ins
Worship Schedule
Saturday
5:00 PM - Great Vespers
Sunday
Upcoming Services
Check the Calendar for dates and times of special services.
Concerning Our Worship
St. Anthony's members describe our community as a family of worship. We feel it is important for our parishioners to take part in the fullness of the Orthodox liturgical experience. This experience includes celebrating the various special services of the liturgical calendar (Feast Days, Holy Week, etc.), and regularly holding services of the daily cycle (Great Vespers, Matins).
In particular, we encourage the full participation of our parishioners in the Divine Liturgy through special liturgical ministries, congregational singing and most importantly, more frequent participation in the sacraments (Confession, Holy Communion). Participation in the Holy Eucharist is the foundation of our spiritual life and growth in keeping with Holy Tradition and the example set by the the venerable Saints Cyril and Methodius.
St. Anthony's communicates the Liturgy and Scriptures to our parishioners in the common vernacular understood by all members. We believe it is precisely that incorporation of both Ukrainian and English into Parish life that has given rise to our diverse and growing membership. Since inspiration for reflection on the Gospel readings is stressed every Sunday, it is important that everyone be able to understand the knowledge that is being imparted to them. This makes it simpler to relate to what we hear so we can try to implement the teachings into our everyday lives. Our regular Sunday Divine Liturgy is approximately 65% English and on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays of every month, we worship in English only.
A Note to our Visitors
We welcome you to worship with us. When you arrive, please introduce yourself to our Greeters who will welcome you at the door. We ask that you sign our guest register. Our Greeters will introduce you to companions who will assist you through our Liturgy using our parish's unique service books. We will invite you to join us downstairs for a complimentary coffee and light lunch following the Liturgy. We will also take this opportunity to introduce you to Father Timothy and Dobr. Julie.
Since we understand Holy Communion as the most important mark of membership in the Church and as a sign of our unity of faith, only Orthodox Christians (formally received as members of the Church i.e., by Baptism and/or Chrismation) and who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and confession or absolution, are permitted to participate in Holy Communion. All present, however, are welcome to partake of the blessed bread, which is distributed by our members. If you wish to receive Holy Communion at St. Anthony's, please speak with Fr. Timothy or our parish greeters prior to the service.