Beloved in the Lord,

The Akathist Hymns of the Orthodox Church are beautiful services of sung poetry which address numerous areas of need for the alleviation of suffering. You are likely most familiar with the Akathist Hymns celebrated on Friday evenings of Great Lent.

On Wednesday evening of next week, October 20, at 6:30 PM we will celebrate together the "Akathist Hymn to the Mother of God, the Healer of Cancer." I have noted that many of our faithful in our community are being treated for various forms of this scourge. A festival patron whom I did not know even approached me during the Festival to ask for prayer for healing for the cancer for which she is being treated.

As I told her, I now tell you, God is bigger than cancer and there is nothing beyond the reach of His providence. Please make plans to join us next Wednesday evening to pray for all our loved ones that the healing intercessions of the Theotokos will powerfully move on their behalf.

Find the service by clicking here.

In Christ,

Fr. Apostolos