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SEPTEMBER 14th
FEAST DAY OF THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
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This Feast Day is one of the most important celebrations of the Orthodox Church. On this day we pay special tribute to the Precious Life-giving Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ
The first Emperor of the Roman Empire to become a Christian was Constantine the Great. He saw a beautiful vision in the sky above a battlefield. It was a vision of the Christian Cross. Below the Cross-were the words "En Touto Nika" which means, "In this sign
conquer"
(Names celebrated on this day are: Stavros, Stavroula) |
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Provided for you Courtesy of: The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Bridgeport
Rev. Demetrios A. Recachinas, Protopresbyter
Web Version Designed by:
Vicky Andriotis
For information about obtaining hard copies of this booklet, please contact:
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
4070 Park Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06604
Church Phone (203) 374-5561
Church Fax (203) 374-5770
E-mail: fatherdemetrios@ holytrinitybridgeport.org
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