All Saints Day

  All Saints
[November 1]

O ALMIGHTY God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord; Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave.

At the beginning of morning prayer and for a anthem at communion:
The Lord is glorious in his saints; * O come, let us adore him
Revelation vii. 2   &   St. Matthew v. 1
Homilies
Hymn: For All the Saints

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven

We've added a new saint to our roster this year, one just discovered on or about 30 October 2005, and whom we rmember on All Saints Eve, 31 October.

Centurio Gaianus "Porphyrio"
and
The Chapel of the Centurion of Armageddon
Estimated to be Early Third Century




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"Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another" [St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans 14:19]

IN HOC SIGNO VINCES - TIME DEUM ET OPERARE IUSTITIAM
www.OrderofCenturions.org

Article from Orthodoxy : virtues of Military

Centurionum

 

Interesting article, short, speaks of a new book on the street Baby Jack. Some of us remember the treatment of Vietnam vets... This article reminds me of the actions of our Vietnam veteran editor of our paper. He has taken an active role in the community since Desert Shield of 1991, to make sure that in our little town we recognize good soldiers honorably.. Last week my son, Tyson, was made a Ky Colonel.. along with about 13 other soldiers. Why? Appreciation of the people: simply because he serves  today in Iraq.

 

http://www.orthodoxytoday.org/articles6/JacobseMilitary.php

 

Boomers Discover Virtues Of Military Service When Their Sons Enlist

Fr. Johannes L. Jacobse

Marine training is like a monastic order, writes Schaeffer, who has visited monasteries on Mt. Athos, the center of Orthodox Christian monasticism. The drill instructors are like the elders who burn out self-centeredness and the weakness it fosters. Character can grow in this climate.

The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

 

O ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Source: Sacrementary of Bishop Gelasius of Rome [494]. Much minor reworking from the Latin. [Barbee and Zalh]

Ecclesiastes ix. 4, Psalm 1, Ephesians v. 15   &  St. Matthew xxii. 1
Homilies

For many are called, but few are chosen

Announcements for the week beginning
29 October 06

Feasts, Memorials, and Fasts
The 20th Sunday after Trinity

Joannicus, Legionary, Abbot November 4th

Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles.- 28 October

 

Saint Simon and Saint Jude, Apostles.
[October 28]

O ALMIGHTY God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head cornerstone; Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ephesians ii. 17   &   St. John xv. 17
Homilies

built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,
Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone

In Hoc Signo Vinces and Saxa Ruba - 27 October

 

IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
"By this Sign, Conquer"
and the
Victory at Saxa Ruba
History of Lactantius | History of Eusebius
Liturgy of the Feast of Saxa Ruba

 

By tradition the Labarum was ordered to be carried before the Legions of Constantine after he had a vision, on 27 October 312, in the heavens of a "cross of light" and the Greek words TOUTO NIKA (conquer by this) and a subsequent encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ who told him to be at peace and conquer under His sign -

 

IN HOC SIGNO VINCES

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Constantine directed that a spear be covered in gold with a crosspiece representing a cross, and that the image of the chi-rho, the first two Greek initials in the name Christ, be placed above the crosspiece encircled by a crown/wreath. A banner was to hang from the crosspiece bearing the words of Christ in gold on a purple (red) and gold cloth. Constantine had this labarum carried before his Legions as he defeated a much larger pagan force under another emperor (Maxentius) at Milvian Bridge on 28 October. He ordered his men to place the chi-rho on their shields and he wore it on his helmet. Later in Rome, on the Triumph Arc for this victory, he credited divine intervention for his overwhelming victory of a force four to ten times the size of his.

 

Constantine disbanded the infamous Praetorian Guard, which formed the significant part of Maxentius' force. It had been responsible for so much intirgue, corruption, and imperial murders. He continued his policy begun in 306 in Gaul and Britain of lifting restrictions on Christianity as he occupied various portions of the Empire. In 312 there was the Edict of Milan to end persecution. In 323 when he had finally secured the entire Empire, he removed all restrictions and legalized the Christianity everywhere becoming its patron. Two years later he called the historic Council of Nicea where he moderated the discussion to try to bring unity to the Church.

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"Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another" [St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans 14:19]

IN HOC SIGNO VINCES - TIME DEUM ET OPERARE IUSTITIAM
www.OrderofCenturions.org

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"Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another" [St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans 14:19]

IN HOC SIGNO VINCES - TIME DEUM ET OPERARE IUSTITIAM
www.OrderofCenturions.org

The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity

The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
Chrysostom on 1st Corinthinans 1:4-9

LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil; and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee, the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The 18th Sunday after Trinity

 

Announcements for the week beginning
15 October 06

Feasts, Memorials, and Fasts

Luke the Evangelist -- October 18th

Ouar, Commander of the Tiana Cohorte -- October 19 [Maximian 286-305]

Artemius -- 20 Oct [361]

 

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity

The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity
Trinity 17 Home

LORD, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Source: Bishop Gregory [595]. "Pevent" meaning to come before from the verb prevenient. This calls to my mind Patrick's Breastplate Christ behind me, Christ before me... and Psalm 139 Thou hast beset me before and behind...

Jereniah xiii. 15, Psalm 25, Ephesians iv. 1   &   St. Luke xiv. 1
Homilies

Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?

 

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Announcements for the week beginning
8 October 06

Feasts, Memorials, and Fasts
Hugh Canefro of Geona, Chaplain, Religious - October 8th

News: Application / renewal for service as a Labarum Guard being accepted now.