From the Cross – To the Cross – By the Cross (Elevation of the Holy Cross)
By Fr. Stephen Freeman, September 13, 2025 The mystery of the Cross begins in eternity, “in the sanctuary of the Holy Trinity, unapproachable for creatures.” And the transcendent mystery of God’s wisdom and love is revealed and fulfilled in history. Hence Christ is spoken of as the Lamb, “who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world” (Peter 1:19), and even “that hath been slain from the foundation of the world” (Rev.
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Sunday, September 13: 1st Day of Sunday School (please register online). Father Steve will celebrate his last Orthros and Divine Liturgy as Protopresbyter of Saint Sophia Cathedral, and immediately following the Divine Liturgy in the EAC Ballroom, the Clergy and Parish Council will hold a Reception to Honor and say Farewell to Father Steve.
Sunday, September 20: Father Augustine will celebrate his first Orthros and Divine Liturgy as Protopresbyter of Saint Sophia Cathedral and immediately following the Divine Liturgy, the Clergy and Parish Council will hold a Welcome Reception for Father Augustine in the Atrium.
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