Holy days, fasts, and gatherings — the cycle by which the soul is taught to remember.
Our church keeps the ancient calendar of feasts and fasts, the cycle by which the soul is taught to remember the saving works of God.
Dates follow the Ethiopian calendar where appropriate; Gregorian dates given for reference. All faithful are encouraged to attend the night vigils on the eves of major feasts.
Following the September 11 liturgy of our patron saint, the parish gathers for the patronal banquet — a meal shared in the courtyard with all who come.
Twice yearly, the children of the parish present hymns, recitations, and learning from the Sabbath School term in the presence of the priests and elders.
An annual weekend of teaching for adults preparing for baptism or chrismation — the foundations of the Tewahedo faith, taught by the priests in English and Amharic.
A summer gathering of the parish family — food, hymns, and play for the children — held in fellowship to strengthen the bonds of the community.
On the 40th day after a parishioner's repose, the parish gathers for the memorial liturgy and the tezkar meal in honor of the departed.
Periodically our parish hosts or sends delegates to gatherings of Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox parishes across North America — a time of common prayer and teaching.