2023-12-10 Greek Orthodox Matins/Orthros & Divine Liturgy Saint John Chrysostom: 10th Sunday of Luke

LIVE High Definition (HD) broadcast of the Greek Orthodox Matins (Orthros/Morning Prayers) and Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom commemorating the 10th Sunday of Luke. In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 13, verses 10-17, we encounter a poignant narrative of healing and compassion. Jesus, while teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, is approached by a woman bent double over by an infirmity for eighteen years. With compassionate words, Jesus declares her liberation from her ailment, and with a gentle touch, he restores her physical well-being. The Eastern Orthodox Church interprets this passage as a profound allegory of spiritual redemption. The woman's bent posture symbolizes the weight of sin that burdens humanity, preventing us from standing upright and living in harmony with God. Her eighteen years of infirmity represent the enduring consequences of sin, which can ensnare us in a state of spiritual limitation. When Jesus calls the woman over and proclaims her freedom from her ailment, he is not merely addressing her physical condition; he is speaking to the deeper spiritual reality of her situation. His words are a declaration of her liberation from the bondage of sin, offering her the promise of a new life, one that is no longer defined by limitations and suffering. The woman's immediate response of praise to God underscores the transformative power of Christ's healing touch. Her newfound freedom extends beyond the physical realm, encompassing her spiritual and emotional well-being. She is no longer defined by her infirmity; instead, she finds her identity in her restored relationship with God. Our Eastern Orthodox service is conducted mainly using English and Greek and streamed LIVE from Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida. Subscribers to    / saintmark   are invited to participate in our online public Live Chat during the service. We encourage you to introduce yourself by giving your name and the city/state/country from where you are worshiping with us. Please Light a Candle & Say a Prayer at https://saintmarkboca.square.site/ Today, we commemorate: 10th Sunday of Luke, Menas, Hermogenes, & Eugraphos, Martyrs of Alexandria, Thomas the Righteous of Bithynia Readings: Matins Gospel Reading: Luke 24:12-35 Epistle Reading: St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:10-17 Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17 You can follow the text of the Matins/Orthros at: https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/20... You can follow the text of the Divine Liturgy at: https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/20... #orthodoxlivestream, #Orthodox, #Service, #English, #Greek, #Matins, #Orthros, #Divine, #Liturgy, #GreekOrthodox, #EasternOrthodox, #healing