Monthly Calendar
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Feb
Saturday
1 February
Â6:00 Vespers15
Feb
Sunday
2 February
21
Feb
Saturday
8 February
6:00 Vespers25
Feb
Wednesday
12 February
Presanctitied Litugy 10:00 a.m.
Complien 6:00 p.m28
Feb
Saturday
15 February
6:00 Vespers7
Mar
Saturday
22 February
6:00 Vespers
Three Holy Hierarchs
The joint celebration of Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom on January 30th. These three great Church Fathers and theologians were honored together to end disputes over which was greatest. They represent the unity of Orthodox theology, liturgy, and pastoral care. This feast is especially important in Orthodox education.
Vespers
The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection.
Presentation of Christ
The presentation of the infant Christ in the Temple, where He was received by the righteous Simeon and Anna the Prophetess. Also called the "Meeting of the Lord," this feast on February 2nd celebrates Christ's first entrance into the Temple and Simeon's recognition of Him as the "Light of the Nations." Candles are traditionally blessed.
Matins (Orthros)
The morning prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at dawn. Also called Orthros in Greek tradition, this service includes the reading of the Gospel, the Great Doxology, and numerous psalms and hymns. Matins prepares the faithful for the day and is often celebrated immediately before the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days.
Divine Liturgy
The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.
Akathist
A devotional service of praise consisting of hymns sung while standing ("akathist" means "not sitting"). The most famous is the Akathist to the Theotokos, traditionally sung during the fifth Friday of Great Lent. Akathists can honor Christ, the Theotokos, or various saints. These services are deeply moving expressions of Orthodox hymnography and devotion.
Schedule of Services
| Sunday | |
| 9:00am | - Matins |
| 10:00am | - Liturgy |
| Saturday | |
| 6:00pm | - Vespers |
| Feast | |
| 10:00am | - Divine Liturgy |
Saint Steven's Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
1621 West Garvey Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
1621 West Garvey Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
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21Feb6:00 Vespers
Three Holy Hierarchs
The joint celebration of Saints Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom on January 30th. These three great Church Fathers and theologians were honored together to end disputes over which was greatest. They represent the unity of Orthodox theology, liturgy, and pastoral care. This feast is especially important in Orthodox education.
Presentation of Christ
The presentation of the infant Christ in the Temple, where He was received by the righteous Simeon and Anna the Prophetess. Also called the "Meeting of the Lord," this feast on February 2nd celebrates Christ's first entrance into the Temple and Simeon's recognition of Him as the "Light of the Nations." Candles are traditionally blessed.
Matins (Orthros)
The morning prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at dawn. Also called Orthros in Greek tradition, this service includes the reading of the Gospel, the Great Doxology, and numerous psalms and hymns. Matins prepares the faithful for the day and is often celebrated immediately before the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days.
Divine Liturgy
The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.
Vespers
The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection.
Recent News
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The Feast of the Meeting of Our Lord02/11/26Celebrated February 15 Forty days after Christ was born he was presented to God in the Jerusalem Temple according to the Law of Moses. At this time as well, His mother Mary underwent the ritual purif
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The Feast of the Three Hierarchs02/05/26Celebrated February 12 Each of these saints has his own feast day: St. Basil the Great, January 1; St. Gregory the Theologian, January 25; and St. John Chrysostom, January 27.
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Family Winter Camp 202602/04/26Our Sunday School students and parents spent the weekend of January 30-31 and February 1 in the fresh mountain air and surroundings attending the RCA Family Winter Camp held in Twin Peaks.
