By the providence of God, they were united again after many years, and returned to Rome in glory. Their servants died, all their goods were stolen, and on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem they were scattered abroad, each not even knowing if the others were still alive. The family was then subjected to such trials as Job endured. They sought out the Bishop of the Christians and were baptized, Placidas receiving the name Eustathius, and Tatiana the name Theopiste their two sons were baptized Agapius and Theopistus. Upon returning home, he learned that his wife Tatiana had also had a vision in which she was instructed to become a Christian. While hunting in the country one day, he was converted to the Faith of Christ through the apparition of an uncommonly majestic stag, between whose antlers he saw the Cross of Christ, and through which the Lord spoke to him with a human voice.
The holy Martyr Eustathius before his baptism was an illustrious Roman general named Placidas in the days of the Emperor Trajan. We show obedience to our Bishop and the Orthodox Church by our obedience to the Metropolitan's guidance. We show our love to others by wearing our masks to protect each other as well as ourselves The practice of kissing the hand of the priest, the chalice or other religious items is presently not permitted.ģ) For everyone's safety, Respect the guidelines given by the Priest, ushers, and other Church officials/leaders. Venerate Icons by bowing and making the Sign of the Cross without kissing or touching īow to one another instead of giving the Kiss of Peace or hugs Please stay at home if you are 65 years or older, are in any other high risk group, have underlying health conditions, been exposed to the virus, or are not feeling well.
Only family members will be seated together. You will be seated in pews by Ushers in order to maintain social distancing. We will limit attendance to the first 45 participants at first (priest, altar server, chanters, ushers, greeters and parishioners). You will be required to wear your face masks to attend services. WHAT TO EXPECT WITH THE READINESS PRACTICES PROVIDED BY THE GREEK OROTHODX ARCHDIOCES OF AMERICA & THE METROPOLIS OF SAN FRANCISCO & LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
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