My mother-in-law took these beautiful photos of our first Divine Liturgy on our Land, which took place on Pentecost Sunday. It was a very warm morning, but that did not hinder the beauty of the event.
So gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of property. I remember back when we just bought our land where our church is, this is even before I became Orthodox (I remember going up for the Catechumen prayers) doing an outside Liturgy at our property!
O God, our heavenly Father, who loves mankind and are a most merciful and compassionate God, have mercy upon Your servants for whom I humbly pray to You to care for and protect. O God, be their guide and guardian in all their endeavors, lead them in the path of Your truth, and draw them nearer to You, so that they may lead a godly and righteous life in Your love as they do Your will in all things. Give them Your grace, and mercy so that they may be patient, hard working, tireless, devout and charitable. Defend them against the assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to resist all temptation and corruption, and direct them in the way of Salvation, through the goodness of Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and the prayers of His Holy Mother and the blessed saints. Amen.
It looks lovely!
That is beautiful! I love the outside icon. I would love to get one for my yard.
How beautiful! What a special day it must’ve been!
So gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of property. I remember back when we just bought our land where our church is, this is even before I became Orthodox (I remember going up for the Catechumen prayers) doing an outside Liturgy at our property!
Many years to you all! The pictures are beautiful. I love seeing pictures of children during services. Just lovely!
Matushka Michelle
Your tables look just like our tables before we painted them! (We made ours out of a pallet) Is the stage and cross there permanently?
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