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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

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A Pan-Orthodox ministry that displays Christian love, mercy and compassion to the individuals, families and facilities it serves.

Readings for the Week of November 7, 2021

Gerald Largent

11/7: Galatians 1:11-19; Luke 8:41-56

11/8: Hebrews 2:2-10; Luke 10:16-21

11/9: Ephesians 5:8-19; John 10:1-9

11/10: Colossians 1:18-23; Luke 12:48-59

11/11: Colossians 1:24-29; Luke 13:1-9

11/12: Colossians 2:1-7; Luke 13:31-35

11/13: Hebrews 7:26-8:2; John 10:9-16

Typica Service on November 5, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Galaction and his bride Epistema

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 5, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Galaction and his bride Epistema.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 3:8-19 and Luke 12:2-12.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Tuesday, November 9, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Words from the Saints -- November 4, 2021

Gerald Largent

"There are three degrees to salvation. St. John Chrysostom says: a) do not sin; b) after you have sinned, repent; c) whoever repents poorly must endure the afflictions that come." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"A cross that you have begged for is hard to bear; it is better to devote yourself to God’s will in simplicity." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"One should note that God foreknows all things but that He does not predestine them all. Thus He foreknows the things that depend on us, but He does not predestine them - because neither does He will evil to be done nor does He force virtue. And so, predestination is the result of the divine command made with foreknowledge. Those things which do not depend upon us, however, He predestines in accordance with His foreknowledge. For, through His foreknowledge, He has already decided all things beforehand in accordance with His goodness and justice." --St. John of Damascus

"Faith bears fear of perdition; fear of perdition bears abstinence from passion; this abstinence bears patience in tribulation; patience bears hope in God; hope in God bears indifference to worldly matters; this disregard for worldly things bears love for God, which is the highest of all the virtues." --St. Nicodemos of Mt Athos

Words from the Saints -- November 4, 2021

Gerald Largent

"There are three degrees to salvation. St. John Chrysostom says: a) do not sin; b) after you have sinned, repent; c) whoever repents poorly must endure the afflictions that come." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"One should note that God foreknows all things but that He does not predestine them all. Thus He foreknows the things that depend on us, but He does not predestine them - because neither does He will evil to be done nor does He force virtue. And so, predestination is the result of the divine command made with foreknowledge. Those things which do not depend upon us, however, He predestines in accordance with His foreknowledge. For, through His foreknowledge, He has already decided all things beforehand in accordance with His goodness and justice." --St. John of Damascus

"Faith bears fear of perdition; fear of perdition bears abstinence from passion; this abstinence bears patience in tribulation; patience bears hope in God; hope in God bears indifference to worldly matters; this disregard for worldly things bears love for God, which is the highest of all the virtues." --St. Nicodemos of Mt Athos

"A cross that you have begged for is hard to bear; it is better to devote yourself to God’s will in simplicity." --St. Ambrose of Optina

Typica Service on November 4, 2021: Our Venerable Father Joannicius the Great of Olympus; The Holy Priest-Martyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and the Presbyter Hermes.

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Joannicius the Great of Olympus; as well as the Holy Priest-Martyrs Nicander, Bishop of Myra, and the Presbyter Hermes.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 3:1-8 and Luke 11:47-54.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, November 5, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Typica Service on November 1, 2021: The Holy Unmercenaries & Wonderworkers Cosmas & Damian of Asia Minor & their mother, the nun Theodotia

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On November 1, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Unmercenaries and Wonderworkers Cosmas and Damian of Asia Minor and their mother, the nun Theodotia.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 2:12-16 and Luke 11:29-33.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, November 3, at 6pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Prayer List for the Week of October 31, 2021

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun, Natalie, Julia

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Adi, Mary, Mircea, Michael, Cornelia

Readings for the Week of October 31, 2021

Gerald Largent

10/31: 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9; Luke 8:26-39

11/1: Philippians 2:12-16; Luke 11:29-33

11/2: Philippians 2:17-23; Luke 11:34-41

11/3: Philippians 2:24-30; Luke 11:42-46

11/4: Philippians 3:1-8; Luke 11:47-54

11/5: Philippians 3:8-19; Luke 12:2-12

11/6: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; Luke 9:1-6

Typica Service on October 29, 2021: The Holy Nun-Martyr Anastasia of Rome

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 29, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Nun-Martyr Anastasia of Rome.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 1:27-2:4 and Luke 11:23-26.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, November 1, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Words from the Saints -- October 28, 2021

Gerald Largent

"Whatever a man loves he inevitably clings to, and in order not to lose it he rejects everything that keeps him from it. So he who loves God cultivates pure prayer, driving out every passion that keeps him from it." --St. Maximos the Confessor

"No matter how just your words may be, you ruin everything when you speak with anger." --St. John Chrysostom

"Live without cares, judge no-one, vex no-one, and honor everyone." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"Let us strive to fulfill the commandments so that we may be freed from the passions; and let us struggle to grasp divine doctrine so that we may be found worthy of spiritual knowledge." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

Typica Service on October 28, 2021: The Holy Martyrs Terence and Neonilla and their children: Sarbilus, Photus, Theodulus, Hierax, Nitus, Vilus and Eunicius

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 28, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Terence and Neonilla and their children: Sarbilus, Photus, Theodulus, Hierax, Nitus, Vilus and Eunicius.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 1:20-27 and Luke 11:14-23.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 29, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 28, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Typica Service on October 25, 2021: St. Tabitha the Almsgiver

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 25, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. Tabitha the Almsgiver.

Today's prescribed readings are Philippians 1:1-7 and Luke 10:22-24.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Wednesday, October 27, at 6pm (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to March 2020, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. By the Grace of God, in-person services with our residents have resumed as of October 20, 2021. We pray that this form of ministry will gradually increase and ultimately equal or exceed what we were able to do prior to the pandemic. Regardless of the status of the in-person ministry, it is our intention to continue providing prayer service videos for our residents, shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public.

Prayer List for the Week of October 24, 2021

Gerald Largent

For healing: Fr. Daniel, Fr. John, Fr. Mark, Matushka Katherine, Matushka Myra, Monk Meletios, Ross, Justin, Steven, Marian, Roger, Nancy, Claire, Patricia, Mark, Nikolai, Anastasia, Alice, Kathleen, Denise, Denise, Pamela, Robert, Peter, Eric, Michael, Melissa, Marianne, Ryan, Joanne, Rose Mary, Marianne, Emily, Charles, Hank, Nicholas, Katrina, Mary Jane, Nicholas, Alicia, Mary Jo, Clara, Joan, Sarah, Alex, Nicholas, Barbara, Margaret, Patricia, Danielle, Nicholas, Christopher, Tricia, Susan, Christopher, Susan, Kathleen, Walter, Patty, Darlene, George, Paul, Michael, Pantelitsa, Darina, Barbara, Diane, Katherine, Ioann, Elizabeth, Annastiina, Robert, Timothy, Diana, Diana, Artemis, Jackie, Lisa, Shaun, Natalie

For God’s protection: all captives; all persecuted Christians throughout the world

For God’s protection: all those in the military

For God’s mercy and peace: those who are in hospice care

For God’s mercy, direction and protection: those who are unemployed, poor, hungry and/or homeless

*** We pray for: those who love us; those who hate us; those who have no one to pray for them; those who have asked us to pray for them, even though we are unworthy. ***

Departed: Fr. Anastasy, Adi, Mary, Gerald, Marcella, David, Kathleen, Sean

Readings for the Week of October 24, 2021

Gerald Largent

10/24: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Luke 16:19-31

10/25: Philippians 1:1-7; Luke 10:22-24

10/26: 2 Timothy 2:1-10; John 15:17-16:2

10/27: Philippians 1:12-20; Luke 11:9-13

10/28: Philippians 1:20-27; Luke 11:14-23

10/29: Philippians 1:27-2:4; Luke 11:23-26

10:30: 1 Corinthians 15:58-16:3; Luke 8:16-21

Typica Service on October 22, 2021: The Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 22, the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Abercius the Wonderworker, Bishop of Hieropolis.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 6:18-24 and Luke 10:1-15.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be on Monday, October 25, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Words from the Saints -- October 21, 2021

Gerald Largent

"The soul's disease is an evil disposition while its death is sin put into action." --St. Thalassios the Libyan

"Where there is simplicity, there are a hundred Angels, but where there is cleverness--there are none." --St. Ambrose of Optina

"Every good comes providentially from God. However, it quietly leaves those who are ungrateful, unfeeling and idle." --St. Mark the Ascetic

"We ourselves aggravate our sorrows when we begin to complain." --St. Joseph of Optina

Typica Service on October 21, 2021: Our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

On October 21, the Orthodox Church commemorates Our Venerable Father Hilarion the Great.

Today's prescribed readings are Ephesians 5:33-6:9 and Luke 9:49-56.

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 22, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.

Akathist to St. Panteleimon

Gerald Largent

Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!

*** Our next live broadcast on Facebook will be tomorrow, October 21, at 7:30am (Eastern). ***

The St. Panteleimon Ministry serves senior living communities (nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, etc.) throughout Northeast Ohio. Prior to the pandemic, we frequently held Orthodox group prayer services, like the one in this video, at various locations in our area. From 2010-2020 the ministry held more than 2,600 services for those who cannot get to church on a regular basis. At the present time, our ministry continues in the form of prayer service videos that are offered to the communities we serve, to shut-ins with computer access, and to the general public. We hope to be able to resume in-person services with our residents soon.