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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese E-Bulletin April 7, 2006
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AKATHIST HYMN TONIGHT: On the fifth Friday of Lent, Orthodox Churches around the world will pray and chant the Akathist Hymn, a special hymn and service in commemoration of the Theotokos and the Incarnation of our Lord. To read the text of the service or hear a recording of it, visit the special sites at
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/lent/prayers/akathist.asp
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/lent/media/audio.asp#akathist
GREAT LENT ? SUNDAY OF MARY OF EGYPT: On the fifth Sunday of Great Lent, we commemorate St. Mary Egypt. Learn more about this Sunday, its significance, and how we commemorate it at
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/lent/saint_john_climacus/learn/
ONE YEAR MEMORIAL FOR ARCHBISHOP IAKOVOS: This Sunday, Greek Orthodox parishes will be offering memorial services for His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos, former Archbishop of North and South America. Visit this special site that commemorates his life of service to God and to the Church.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archbishop/iakovos/
LISTEN, LEARN, AND SHARE THROUGH HOLY WEEK: The web site of the Archdiocese offers resources that will guide you through each day of Holy Week with articles on the commemorations, hymns, icons, and much more. Visit the site below and use the ?Select Feast? menu at the upper left corner of the page to choose a day or commemoration of Holy Week.
http://www.goarch.org/en/special/lent/
CONGRESS REGISTRATION FORMS ONLINE: The 38th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress will be held in Nashville, July 16-21. Registration materials, general information, hotel accommodations, as well as videos with messages from Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Nicholas are available at
2006 YEARBOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE: The 2006 edition of the Yearbook of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is available online at the address below. Print copies can be ordered by calling the Dept. of Communications at 212-774-0244.
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/yearbook/
NATIONAL ORTHODOX RADIO PROGRAM: Come Receive The Light (CRTL) program for the week 04/08/2006 will be "Orthodox Folk Religion" with Rev. Elias Bouboutsis Ph.D as our guest. Programs are subject to change; please visit our web site for more information on CRTL programs, featured segments, and to subscribe to our e-newsletter.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Applications are now available on line for the Gioles and Malta Scholarships. Awards range from $1500 to $2000 and the application deadline is April 15. For more information and to download applications go to
http://www.goarch.org/en/archdiocese/administration/chancellor/scholarships. asp
OCMC GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES: On May 5, the Orthodox Christian Mission Center will celebrate the groundbreaking for its new training and administrative center in Florida. Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos will officiate. For more information on this event and how you can participate visit
http://www.ocmc.org/news.php?sub=news&action=topic&id=242
ONLINE STORE OF THE GOA: The Orthodox Marketplace is the official online store of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It serves as your convenient, online source for Orthodox Christian books, music, icons, software, gifts, and more.
http://www.orthodoxmarketplace.org
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