In the Orthodox Church we have a beautiful tradition of Churching new born babies dedicating them to God. The mother of the child is also prayed for during this service so she can enter back into the Church's communal life. Both of these actions have a strong Biblical basis. Today is the Major Feast Day" The Meeting of Our Lord" and as Symeon and the Prophetess Anna met the Lord we too can meet Him daily in our Orthodox Christian lives.

Today is the Major Feast of Theophany. Father Micah shares with us that is our Baptism into Christ and the daily renewal through faith that will keep us close to God.

Today is Thanksgiving. I Thessalonians tells us we should rejoice always and give thanks in all circumstances. Father Paul shares with us that when we are thankful God is Glorified and we do His Will.