Sunday of the Blindman — May 20, 2012
The Sixth Sunday of Pascha commemorates the healing of the man blind since birth (Jn 9). We are identified… [more]
Sunday of the Samarian Woman — May 13, 2012
The Fifth Sunday of Pascha deals with the woman of Samaria with whom Christ spoke at Jacob’s well.… [more]
Midfeast of Pentecost — May 9, 2012
In the middle of the fourth week of the Paschal Season, the middle day between Pascha and Pentecost is… [more]
Sunday of the Paralytic — May 6 , 2012
The Fourth Sunday of Pascha is dedicated to the miracle of Christ healing the paralytic. The man was… [more]
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St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church - Akron, Ohio, is the spiritual home of a close-knit parish family of people from many different backgrounds and walks of life, all seeking to live a vital Orthodox Christian way of life. The full cycle of liturgical worship in the English language, a parish choir, Christian education programs for children and adults, service activities, fellowship and fun are all part of our rich parish life. St. Elia opens its doors and gives a warm welcome to all!
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Sunday of the Blindman — May 20, 2012
The Sixth Sunday of Pascha commemorates the healing of the man blind since birth (Jn 9). We are identified in that man who came to see and believe in Jesus as the Son of God. The Lord has anointed our eyes with His own Divine Hands and washed them with the waters of our Baptism. [...]

Sunday of the Samarian Woman — May 13, 2012
The Fifth Sunday of Pascha deals with the woman of Samaria with whom Christ spoke at Jacob’s well. (John 4)Again the theme is the “Living Water” and the recognition of Jesus as God’s Savior. We are reminded of our NEW LIFE in Jesus, of our own drinking of the LIVING WATER – and the great [...]

Midfeast of Pentecost — May 9, 2012
In the middle of the fourth week of the Paschal Season, the middle day between Pascha and Pentecost is solemnly celebrated. It is called the MIDFEAST, at which Christ, “in the middle of the feast” teaches men of His saving mission and offers to all the “waters of immortality”. (John 7:14) Again we are reminded [...]

Sunday of the Paralytic — May 6 , 2012
The Fourth Sunday of Pascha is dedicated to the miracle of Christ healing the paralytic. The man was healed by Christ while waiting for someone to put him down into the water. The Jews believed that when the waters of the pool of Bethesda were “moving”, God was present with His healing powers and the [...]

Sunday of the Myrrhbearers – April 29, 2012
“Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices that they might come and anoint Him.” Mark 16:1 The Third Sunday of Pascha is dedicated to the Myrrhbearing Women who cared for the Body of the Savior, the Lord Jesus, at His death and were the first [...]