top of page

The Entry of the Most Holy Holy Mother of God Into the Temple

Fri, Dec 04

|

St. Markella Greek Orthodox Cathedral

According to Holy Tradition, the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple took place in the following manner. The parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anna, praying for an end to their childlessness, vowed that if a child were born to them, they would dedicate it to the service of

Registration is Closed
See other events
The Entry of the Most Holy Holy Mother of God Into the Temple
The Entry of the Most Holy Holy Mother of God Into the Temple

Time & Location

Dec 04, 2020, 8:00 AM

St. Markella Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 22-68 26th St, Astoria, NY 11105, USA

About The Event

According to Holy Tradition, the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple took place in the following manner. The parents of the Virgin Mary, Saints Joachim and Anna, praying for an end to their childlessness, vowed that if a child were born to them, they would dedicate it to the service of God.

When the Most Holy Virgin reached the age of three, the holy parents decided to fulfill their vow. They gathered together their relatives and acquaintances, and dressed the All-Pure Virgin in Her finest clothes. Singing sacred songs and with lighted candles in their hands, virgins escorted Her to the Temple (Ps. 44/45:14-15). There the High Priest and several priests met the handmaiden of God. In the Temple, fifteen high steps led to the sanctuary, which only the priests and High Priest could enter. (Because they recited a Psalm on each step, Psalms 119/120-133/134 are called…

Share This Event

ABOUT US

The Cathedral of St. Markella was established by the ever-memorable Metropolitan Petros of Astoria in 1954, to serve the pious Orthodox Christians in the area who remained loyal to the Patristic Calendar. 

ADDRESS

22-68 26th Street 

Astoria, NY 11105

 

Phone: (718) 932-1592

Fax: (718) 255-5855

 

saintmarkellagoc@gmail.com

SUBSCRIBE FOR EMAILS
  • White Facebook Icon
  • White Instagram Icon
  • White YouTube Icon

© 2019 by Cathedral of Saint Markella

bottom of page