O Apostles from all the ends of the earth, who have gathered here in Gethsemane, bury my body, and Thou, my Son and God, receive my spirit! – Exapostilarion of the feast
In giving birth, you remained a virgin, in falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos! You were translated to life, O Mother of Life! And by your prayers you deliver our souls from death! – Troparion of the feast
We greet you with both sadness and joy on this great and final feast of the liturgical year! We will celebrate with a Festal Vesperal Liturgy on Monday, August 14, at 7:00 PM, with the blessing of flowers and fragrant herbs to follow. Joyous feast to all!