Son of Father Deacon Timothy and Matushka Theodora Naylor - baptized by Father Alexander. Godparents: Father Deacon Steven and Matushka Michelle Hanes.
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Newly illumined Katherine Pogorelov: godparents Priest Eugene and Matushka Irina Antonov, with Father John Townsend and Hieromonk Alexander.
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Picture includes Luka's godparents Eugene Yukin, Joana Iliev, and Elizabeth's godmother Tatiana Beliakov, along with family and friends.
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His parents are Daniel and Ilona Fisher. His Godparents are Fr. Alexander and Oksana Allen.
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Her parents are Iliya and Olga Samsin. Her Godparents are George Katsitadze and Anastasia Gracheva.
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On Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 3:00 PM, the miraculous icon of the Mother of God the “Softener of Evil Hearts” will be visiting St. Mary of Egypt ROC, Roswell, GA. A moleben will be served. Join us on this most blessed occasion.
Praising the Infant Savior whom Mary and Joseph brought to the temple, the aged Simeon prophesied about the Theotokos’ suffering, “Yea, and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed” (Luke 2:34-35). This prophecy by Simeon is portrayed by visible symbols – seven swords (or arrows): three on the right side, three on the left and one below. The number seven means the fullness of grief, sadness and heartache that the Theotokos suffered in her earthly life.
On March 23, 2012, and again on April 1, 2014, we were blessed to host this miraculous Icon of the Mother of God. Hundreds of faithful Orthodox (and non-Orthodox) Christians venerated this holy icon throughout the day. That evening, a moleben and akathist were served before the myrrh-streaming icon. It was noticeable that as the number of the faithful who venerated the icon increased, and as the prayer service began, more and more myrrh began streaming from the icon. The scent of myrrh, which is very distinct and pleasant, was easily detectable in the air. Everyone in attendance, some of whom had traveled hundreds of miles to be there, felt the divine presence of the Mother of God.
The icon is a plain lithograph, a modern-day work from the Sofrino factory. It was kept in the Moscow apartment of Margarita Vorobyev and Sergei Fomin. One day, the icon started streaming myrrh. This happened during the glorification of blessed Matrona of Moscow, on May 2, after the icon was placed on righteous Matrona’s holy relics. Sometime later, the icon was transformed. Those who see it now cannot distinguish this lithograph from an ancient icon.
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