Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for Jan. 1st – Jan. 7th 2024

Please join us for a special 2023 Christmas message from Father Maggos. Father addresses how we must celebrate Christmas during troubled times and periods of war, strife, and tragedy.

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for Dec. 18th – Dec. 25th 2023 * Note: The Orthros and Vesperal Liturgy will be broadcast during the same livestream.

This week, Father Maggos continues his exploration of Orthodox Vestments with the Episthios Stavros, or Pectoral Cross. Is it a regular crucifix or does it have special meaning and/or distinction? Does a priest have to earn the right to wear it?

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Rochester Livestream Schedule for Dec. 4th – Dec. 10th 2023

In today’s instalment of our Orthodox Liturgical Vestments series, Father Maggos looks at the Orthodox Phelonion (or cape) which is the Eastern Orthodox version of the chasuble in the Western Rite. What is the purpose of this vestment and why are there different variations among Orthodoxy?

This week, we conclude the story of the Elijah with his spectacular departure as the “man who never died” and answer a long time debate – is John the Baptist the reincarnation of Elijah? (2 Kings)

In today’s look at Orthodox Liturgical Vestments, Father Maggos introduces one of the most unique items – the Epigonation. What exactly is that flat square that Orthodox priests wear?

In the second of our three-part series on the story of the Elijah, Father Maggos recounts Elijah’s epic challenge to the Priests of Baal and his return to Mount Sinai (where Moses received the Ten Commandments) to find God. (1 Kings)