Thursday, August 21, 2008

Bishop Makarios Memorial Sculpture and Scholarship at Alma College

At the six month memorial of our bishop, Met. Thomas Mar Makarios, here is an opportunity to contribute to lasting memorials in Michigan.

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Alma College Initiatives To Continue Memory of Bishop Makarios
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The memory of Bishop Thomas Mar Makarios will continue at Alma College (Michigan, USA) with two campus initiatives: a memorial scholarship in his name and a campus sculpture depicting the character and values of the former religious studies faculty member.

He began teaching at the college in 1983 where he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in 1990. Bishop Makarios died February 23, 2008 in Newcastle, England. Traditional church services and burial took place in India March 2 and 3. An Alma College memorial service took place April 6.

Individuals who wish to donate to these memorials may contact the Alma College Advancement Office at 1-800-291-1312 (toll free).

Bishop Makarios Memorial Scholarship
Bishop Makarios Sculpture (on Alma College campus)
Alma College
614 W. Superior Street
Alma, Michigan USA 48801-1599
1-800-291-1312 Advancement Office (contact for memorial donations)
1-989-463-7327 Main Office ~ 1-989-463-7102 Fax
Alma College website - http://www.alma.edu/
Complete Press Release from Alma College (July 25, 2008) can be viewed below

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Mystery at the Death of St Mary - Part 1

Mystery at the Death of St Mary - Part 1

The death of St Mary, mother of the Lord is also called her the "falling asleep" or dormition. It is also called her assumption. Using the ancient texts upon which this festival period is based, Fr John Brian will explore the mystery and the power of the reported events surrounding her departure from this world. Much of the power of Orthodox Christian tradition can be traced to this festive remembrance.


This sermon given on Sunday August 17, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock
at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Blessings of Transfiguration


Blessings of Transfiguration

The Transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor has many blessings. Using the scriptures appointed for the feast, this sermon expounds upon those blessings and how to access them.

Scriptures:
Luke 9:27-29; Deuteronomy 16:13-17; Psalm 24; Isaiah 61:1-3; Romans 11:25-236 and 1 John 2:23-3:2

This sermon given on Sunday August 10, 2008 by Fr John Brian Paprock at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Mission Chapel, Madison WI.

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