Vespers - August 22, 2020

Marvel at the wondrous paradox! Now the fount of our life has been laid within a tomb; her tomb has become a ladder to heaven above. Gethsemane, holy place, the Theotokos reposed in you. Celebrate! Believers, together sing, having the Archangel Gabriel leading us. "We salute you, Lady full of grace: O rejoice! For the Lord is with you and is granting to the world great mercy through you."
-A hymn from these Vespers

Father Peter Kostakis offers the homily.