His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros' Homily at the First Salutations to the Theotokos

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March 7, 2025

Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

New York, New York

Beloved and Dear Faithful,

         Tonight, after the rigors and austerities of these very first days of the Holy Fast of the Forty Days, we arrive at an oasis in the desert, which we call the Salutations to the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary. These Lenten Friday night services, which I am pleased to commence with the Cathedral Community this evening, are a wellspring of spiritual refreshment and a nourishing noetic meal of praise. (We shall have to wait a bit more for the hearty Lenten Meal that our Philoptochos offers afterward.)