Tuesday, March 28, 2023 UTC

Glory to Jesus Christ/Glory Forever

“Slava Isusu Christu” (SLA-VA EE-SUE-SUE KRI-STU) /
“Slava na Veeky” (SLA-VA NA VyEE-KEE)

All are welcome to worship with us! Here you will find orthodoxy of faith, purity of doctrine, beauty of worship, and a lasting commitment for holiness among people.

The Parish Mission: “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39)

We do our Faith by: “Go Therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19)

Saints Cyril & Methodius parish is located in Cary, NC at the northwest corner of Tryon Road and Piney Plains Road. Please join us for Divine Liturgy on Sundays and Holy Days as well as stay for refreshments in the Parish Hall afterwards. All are Welcome to Attend Church Activities & Celebrations!

NOTE: Please see posts below and calendar to right for special events and other scheduled Matins, Vespers, Hours, Confessions and Divine Liturgies. Please see “Tabs” above for additional information.

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FEB 20 – APR 8: THE GREAT FAST

  The Great Fast is a period of strict fasting, with some mitigation for Saturdays, Sundays and Holy Days. Holy Week and is also a special time of intense prayer and/or meditation. For further information about “fasting,” please see the “SPIRITUALITY” tab above and “BYZANTINE FASTING.” You may also read: Directives for the Great Fast… Continue Reading …

MAR 27 – APR 2: SIXTH WEEK DAILY LENTEN READINGS

The following is from God With Us On-line: Great Fast for the Domestic Church. Third Week: SixthWeek The following are meditations from the JOURNEY THROUGH THE GREAT FAST (from the Archdiocesan Catechetical Center) & the daily readings for the sixth week of the Great Fast (from THE HOLY BIBLE, Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition): MARCH… Continue Reading …

MARCH 29 & 31 – PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY

          MAR 29: PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY – 6:00 PM (LIVE-STREAMED ON FACEBOOK);  MAR 31: PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY – 6:00 PM. Note: Confession available before and after Liturgys. (NOTE: PreSanctified Liturgy books are in the church). Streaming via Facebook Live.  https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream THE HOLY LITURGY OF THE… Continue Reading …

APR 1: SATURDAY OF LAZARUS

PROPERS: Lazarus_Saturday_DL Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream Byzantine Liturgical Theology of Great and Holy Week Lazarus Saturday BYZANTINE LITURGICAL THEOLOGY OF GREAT & HOLY WEEK: LAZARUS SATURDAY The Feast commemorates the miracle of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when He raised his friend Lazarus from the dead after he had… Continue Reading …

APRIL 1: ST. NICHOLAS EUROPEAN PASCHA MARKET

      PASCHA MARKET – Saturday – April 1: 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM on Lazarus Saturday. The Market will be a drive through/pick up at the church after making website orders. Check out the website and place your order soon as quantities are limited. Products available are: Nut and Apricot Kolach Rolls, Pascha Bread, Old… Continue Reading …

APR 2: PALM AND FLOWERY SUNDAY FOLLOWED BY LUNCH AND EGG DECORATING

APR 2: BLESSING OF PALMS & PUSSYWILLOWS – 08:45 AM, DIVINE LITURGY OF ST. BASIL & DISTRIBUTION OF PALMS & PUSSYWILLOWS – 9:00 AM (LIVE-STREAMED). Following DL: Salad Lunch, followed by egg decorating. Parishioners may bring eggs to decorate and learn about egg decorating traditions.  Look for sign up for the potluck lunch. PROPERS: Palm_Sunday_DL… Continue Reading …

APRIL 3 – APRIL 9: HOLY WEEK READINGS

The following is from the Melkite Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Newton, Office of Educational Services, which you may want to share with your family each week of the Great Fast: “Living with Christ – Great Lent at Home.” Holy Week: GreatLentAtHomeHolyWeek The following are meditations from the JOURNEY THROUGH THE GREAT FAST (from the Archdiocesan Catechetical… Continue Reading …

APR 3: GREAT AND HOLY MONDAY

   APR 3 – CONFESSION: 3:00 – 5:30 PM, PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY (LIVE-STREAMED): 6:00 PM.  PROPERS BRIDEGROOM MATINS: Bridegroom_Matins E-VERSION PRESANCTIFIED LITURGY: PresanctifiedGifts Streaming via Facebook Live.  https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream BYZANTINE LITURGICAL THEOLOGY OF GREAT & HOLY WEEK – HOLY MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: Byzantine Liturgical Theology of Great… Continue Reading …

APR 4: GREAT AND HOLY TUESDAY

  APR 4 – CONFESSION: 3:00 – 5:30 PM, PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY: 6:00 PM (LIVE-STREAMED).  PROPERS BRIDEGROOM MATINS: Bridegroom_Matins (1) DIVINE LITURGY OF PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS E-VERSION: PresanctifiedGifts Streaming via Facebook Live.  https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream On Holy Tuesday we listen to the Gospel reading Matt 24:36-26:2. We read that Jesus stressed… Continue Reading …

PREPARING A TRADITIONAL PASCHA BASKET & BLESSING

Christ is Risen! Christos Voskrese! Indeed, He is Risen! Voistinu Voskrese! HOW TO PUT TOGETHER A TRADITIONAL EASTER BASKET (courtesy Greek Catholic Union): http://www.carpatho-rusyn.org/easter.htm Carpatho-Rusyn Easter Foods…Colorful and Delicious (courtesy Greek Catholic Union): http://www.carpatho-rusyn.org/recipes.htm BYZANTINE EASTER TRADITIONS THE BLESSING OF EASTER FOODS: https://archpitt.org/byzantine-easter-traditions-the-blessing-of-easter-foods/ Pascha Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord is a day… Continue Reading …

APR 5: GREAT AND HOLY WEDNESDAY & ANOINTING FOR HEALING

   APR 5 – CONFESSION: 3:00 – 5:30 PM, PRE-SANCTIFIED LITURGY & ANOITING FOR HEALING: 6:00 PM (LIVE-STREAMED). PROPERS FOR BRIDEGROOM MATINS: Bridegroom_Matins (2) PROPERS FOR ANOINTING: Anointing_of_the_Sick_propers TROPERIA FOR ANOINTING: Anointing_of_the_Sick_troparia DIVINE LITURGY OF PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS E-VERSION: PresanctifiedGifts Anointing of the Sick: The Mystery of the Holy Oil according to Byzantine Rite practice: https://archpitt.org/anointing-of-the-sick-the-mystery-of-the-holy-oil-according-to-byzantine-rite-practice/ The Mystery… Continue Reading …

APRIL 6: GREAT AND HOLY THURSDAY

  APRIL 6: VESPERS & DIVINE LITURGY: 6:00 PM (LIVE-STREAMED); MATINS FOR GOOD FRIDAY – 12 GOSPELS: 8:30 PM (LIVE-STREAMED).  PROPERS BRIDEGROOM MATINS: Holy_Thursday_Matins HOLY THURSDAY VESPER LITURGY: Holy_Thursday_Vesper_Liturgy HOLY THURSDAY VESPER LITURGY PROPERS: Holy_Thursday_Vesper_Liturgy_propers MATINS FOR FRIDAY: Holy_Friday_Matins Streaming via Facebook Live.  https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream HOLY AND… Continue Reading …

APRIL 7: GREAT AND HOLY FRIDAY – VESPERS WITH DIVINE LITURGY OF GOOD FRIDAY, PROCESSION & ENTOMBMENT

   APRIL 7: GREAT VESPERS, PROCESSION WITH SHROUD & ENTOMBMENT – 6:30 PM (LIVE-STREAMED)(OUTSIDE).   (STRICT FAST).  HOLY FRIDAY VESPERS: Holy_Friday_Vespers OFFICE OF READINGS GREAT & HOLY FRIDAY: Holy_Friday_Office_of_Readings Streaming via Facebook Live.  https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream “STRASTI” SERVICES OF THE HOLY PASSION OF OUR LORD according to the BYZANTINE… Continue Reading …

APRIL 8: GREAT AND HOLY SATURDAY

    JERUSALEM MATINS: Holy_Saturday_Matins HOLY SATURDAY VESPERS & DIVINE LITURGY: Holy_Saturday_Vesper_Liturgy Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream RESURRECTION SERVICES ACCORDING TO THE RUTHENIAN TRADITION: https://archpitt.org/resurrection-services-according-to-the-ruthenian-tradition/ BYZANTINE LITURGICAL THEOLOGY OF GREAT & HOLY WEEK – GREAT SATURDAY: Byzantine Liturgical Theology of Great and Holy Week Great Saturday On Holy Saturday we hear the… Continue Reading …

APRIL 9: PASCHA – RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD & GOD & SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST – RESURRECTION MATINS, DIVINE LITURGY & BLESSING OF PASCHA BASKETS

  APRIL 9: RESURRECTION MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY – 9:30 AM (TO BE HELD OUTSIDE & LIVE-STREAMED), BLESSING OF PASCHA BASKETS AFTER DIVINE LITURGY. PROPERS: Paschal_Matins DIVINE LITURGY: Pascha_DL BLESSING OF PASCHA FOOD (BY PRIEST) IN CHURCH:  BLESSING OF PASCHA FOOD Streaming via Facebook Live.  https://www.facebook.com/saintscyrilandmethodius/ Parishes live-streaming in the Diocese can be found here: https://www.eparchyofpassaic.com/livestream… Continue Reading …

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