SAINT JUSTIN THE MARTYR

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733 Starkweather Ave.Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Mailing:733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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• Archpriest John Zdinak Dean

• Archpriest Pavel Soucek Attached/Retired

• Subdeacon Theodore Lentz Sacristan

• Reader Julius Kovach - Ecclesiarch & Choirmaster

Divine ServicesEve Sundays & Feast Days5:00 PM Confessions6:00 PM Great Vespers

Sundays and Feast Days8:40 AM 3rd and 6th Hour9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

JUNE 1, 2008

SUNDAY OF THE BLIND MAN

AmboST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

Christ isRisen!

Indeed He is Risen!

The Holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher was born around 114 at Sychem, an ancient city of Samaria. Justin's parents were pagan Greeks. From his childhood the saint displayed intelligence, love for knowledge and a fervent devotion to the knowledge of Truth. When he came of age he studied the various schools of Greek philosophy: the Stoics, the Peripatetics, the Pythagoreans, the Platonists, and he concluded that none of these pa-gan teachings revealed the way to knowledge of the true God.

Once, when he was strolling in a solitary place beyond the city and pondering about where to seek the way to the knowledge of Truth, he met an old man. In the ensuing conversation he revealed to Justin the essential nature of the Christian teaching and advised him to seek the answers to all the questions of life in the books of Holy Scrip-ture. "But before anything else," said the holy Elder, "pray diligently to God, so that He might open to you the doors of Light. No one is able to comprehend Truth, unless he is granted understanding from God Himself, Who reveals it to each one who seeks Him in prayer and in love."

In his thirtieth year, Justin accepted holy Baptism (between the years 133 and 137). From this time St Justin devoted his talents and vast philosophical knowledge to preaching the Gospel among the pagans. He began to journey throughout the Roman Empire, sowing the seeds of faith. "Whosoever is able to proclaim Truth and does not proclaim it will be condemned by God," he wrote.

Justin opened a school of Christian philosophy. St Justin subsequently defended the truth of Christian teaching, persuasively confuting pagan sophistry (in a debate with the Cynic philosopher Crescentius) and heretical distortions of Christianity. He also spoke out against the teachings of the Gnostic Marcian.

In the year 155, when the emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161) started a persecution against Christians, St Justin personally gave him an Apology in defense of two Chris-tians innocently condemned to execution, Ptolemy and Lucias. The name of the third remains unknown.

In the Apology he demonstrated the falseness of the slander against Christians accused unjustly for merely having the name of Christians. The Apology had such a favorable effect upon the emperor that he ceased the persecution. St Justin journeyed, by deci-sion of the emperor, to Asia Minor where they were persecuting Christians with particu-lar severity. He proclaimed the joyous message of the imperial edict throughout the sur-rounding cities and countryside.

The debate of St Justin with the Rabbi Trypho took place at Ephesus. The Orthodox philosopher demonstrated the truth of the Christian teaching of faith on the basis of the Old Testament prophetic writings. St Justin gave an account of this debate in his work Dialogue with Trypho the Jew.

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A second Apology of Saint Justin was addressed to the Roman Senate. It was written in the year 161, soon after Marcus Aurelius (161-180) ascended the throne.

When he returned to Italy, St Justin, like the Apostles, preached the Gospel every-where, converting many to the Christian Faith. When the saint arrived at Rome, the en-vious Crescentius, whom Justin always defeated in debate, brought many false accusa-tions against him before the Roman court. St Justin was put under guard, subjected to torture and suffered martyrdom in 165. The relics of St Justin the Philosopher rest in Rome.

In addition to the above-mentioned works, the following are also attributed to the holy martyr Justin the Philosopher:

1) An Address to the Greeks

2) A Hortatory Address to the Greeks

3) On the Sole Government of God

St John of Damascus preserved a significant part of St Justin's On the Resurrection, which has not survived. The church historian Eusebius asserts that St Justin wrote books entitled

The Singer

Denunciation of all Existing Heresies and

Against Marcian

In the Russian Church the memory of the martyr is particularly glorified in temples of his name. He is invoked by those who seek help in their studies.

The holy martyrs Justin, Chariton, Euelpistus, Hierax, Peonus, Valerian, Justus and the martyr Charito suffered with St Justin the Philosopher in the year 166. They were brought to Rome and thrown into prison. The saints bravely confessed their faith in Christ before the court of the prefect Rusticus. Rusticus asked St Justin, whether he really thought that after undergoing tortures he would go to heaven and receive a re-ward from God. Saint Justin answered, "Not only do I think this, but I know and am fully assured of it."

The prefect proposed to all the Christian prisoners that they offer sacrifice to the pagan gods. When they refused he issued a sentence of death, and the saints were beheaded.

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SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

JUNE 8

FALL COLLEGE REQUESTS MUST BE

TURNED IN BY END OF COFFEE HOUR.

PLEASE call the church office ....

.... with names of 2008 graduates

HIGH SCHOOL - COLLEGE - GRADUATE SCHOOLS

They will be honored June 15.

DEPARTED: Donna Casey + 4/26/08

James Shehan + 5/4/08Sr. Bernadette Vetter + 5/16/08Andrew Kovach + 5/27/08

ILL-AFFLICTED:Archpriest Pavel SoucekHelen BaldnerCarol BohurjakMaria BroslawikMary ChrewanJohn ConradJoseph GammaloHenry & Julia GrabowskiMaria HanzelChristina Helle

Jason Kleps (cousin of Maca Tyler. Jason is in Kirkuk, Iraq)Marian KluchnikMary Ann KovachDorothy LaskovichJohn MatsonOlga MichailukDan O’DonnellHenry PfeifferRebekah SamolJulia Sankovic(child)Sophia SchurowliewMary Ann SilberhornWilliam J. SpurlockElsie SudnickHarrison Ward (Child)

William & Suzanne Frazier& Unborn Child

Cara Ann Gartman& Unborn Child

Edward & Carol Jacak& Unborn Child

Tom & Nancy Mitchell & Unborn Child

William George & Mara Oprisko& Unborn Child

Nathan & Chelsea Pozderac & Newborn Liljana

Robby & Jacqui Prock& Unborn Child

William & Petra Turko& Newly Baptized Nicholas

PRAYER REQUESTS

orthodox study bibles The long awaited Complete

Orthodox Study Bibles are now available. We have been able to or-der them at a special price of *$33.00. Please see Paul Pangrace to place an order. Two boxes are already gone! *Free shipping is no longer available.

RIDGE MANOR BANQUET CENTER

is selling HOMEMADE APRICOT ROLLSNUT ROLLS

and POPPYSEED ROLLS

$8.00 each. Place orders by calling Sharon Glagola

at 216-749-5509.

UNCLAIMED FUNDS St. Theodosius Cathedral and cemetery was listed in the Plain Dealer for Unclaimed Funds. Forms are being completed to obtain three small dividend checks due from many years ago. Thank you to all who called in to let us know about the article!!

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Dome Lighters Donations to offset the cost

of lighting the domes can be made for the health of or

in memory of your loved ones. Contact

Paul Pangrace or the Parish Office

COFEE HOUR & GREETERS SCHEDULES Coffee Hour Hosts: Greeters: 6/1/08 Natalia Pricinovskis Maca Tyler/ Sonia Vorell 6/8/08 Maca Tyler/Judy Schwind Linda Smotzer/Phyllis Gindlesperger 6/15/08 Altar Society Picnic Debbi Pinta/Sonia Vorell 6/22/08 Joyce Tabeling/Albert Casey Karen Felon/ Linda Smotzer

Welcome VisitorsOur parish welcomes you and thanks you for joining us at today’s Divine Liturgy. While only Orthodox Christians may approach the chalice for Holy Communion,

everyone is welcome to partake of the Holy Bread after Liturgy.

Finance Committee Meeting Monday,

JUNE 2, 2008 5:30 PM

@Ridge Manor

Teen Retreat CALLING ALL TEENS

You and your friends are invited to a Teen Retreat, Wednesday, June 18 - Friday, June 20. Bring your friends, including those from outside the parish, ages 12 -19.

All accommodations, including tents and food, will be provided free of charge. BYOSB (bring your own sleeping bag). We will camp and enjoy the great outdoors including swimming at the beach. Place: West Branch Reservoir, Ravenna, Ohio

QUESTIONS: Please see Fr. John or call Joyce or Michael Tabeling at (216) 521-9418 - email questions to mtabeling@sbcglobal.net.

Please call to confirm that you will attend. More details will follow in future issues of the AMBO.

GOLF OUTING

TODAYJune 1

Valleaire Golf Course (Hinckley)

First Tee time around 2:00 PM $37/18 holes

with cart.

Pot luck to follow; please bring your choice of (non-alcoholic)

beverage and a side dish to share.The parish will pro-vide burgers and hot dogs. This is hopefully the first of several afternoons of parish golf this summer. Please

contact Tom Jacobson at 440- 845-5115 or Leon Sheean at 216-371-1173 for further details; and plan to join us for a non- competitive social afternoon of fun.

COUNCIL MEETINGThe next Council Meeting will

be held on Tuesday, JUNE 3, at 6:00 PM

@ Ridge Manor

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

Your Family is Invited to an OPEN HOUSE at

St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Camp in Farmdale, OH. Bringing the children of our Deanery together in an Orthodox setting. When: Saturday June 14, 2008 1:00PM - 9:00PM 5:00 PM - Vespers will be served. Why: To provide an opportunity for parents and kids to check out camp, and to meet the directors and staff. Dinner will be available for a free-will offering. Contact: Co-Directors: Sub-Deacon Daniel & Catrina Kovalak at (216) 524-3414 Or email us at ohiodistrictcamp@cox.net PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible allowing us to better prepare for your visit! The pool will be open.

MEET THE STAFF, GO SWIMMING, CHECK OUT CAMP, HAY RIDES, CAMP FIRES AND MORE!!!

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ST. THEODOSIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL

733 STARKWEATHER AVENUE

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44113

DEAR PARISHIONERS:

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral members have been greatly blessed with

a generous donation in which our parish will be able to offer a scholarship

program to its members.

The scholarship program is named THE ERNEST K. AND MARIE MATY

SCHOLARSHIP FUND since they are the major contributors and initiators

of this fund. It is through their generosity and kindness that our parish is

able to do this.

A Scholarship Committee has been established and approved by Parish

Council. Paul Pangrace is the committee chairman. The committee has

met and formulated the applications. This is a great opportunity for any-

one who is in need of assistance to further their education.

(College/Graduate/Retraining)

If you are interested in further information or an application, please

contact Paul Pangrace at (440) 884-3115, or email the Cathedral office

at office@sttheodosius.org.

Glory to Jesus Christ. Glory Forever

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Sunday, June 19:00 AM Divine Liturgy 1:00 PM Golf Outing@Valleaire Golf Course (Hinckley)

Monday, June 25:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting@Ridge Manor

Tuesday, June 36:00 PM Council Meeting@Ridge Manor

Wednesday, June 46:00 Great Vespersand Litiya

Thursday, June 5ASCENSION OF OUR LORD9:00 AM Liturgy6:30 PM Bible Study@ Parish Hall

Friday, June 6

Saturday, June 76:00 PM Vespers

Sunday, June 89:00 AM Divine LiturgyDeadline for Maty ScholarshipApplications @ Coffee Hour

St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral733 Starkweather Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Weekly Schedule

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!Christos fukkatsu! Jitsu ni fukkatsu!

(Japanese)

Cristo ha resucitado! En verdad ha resucitado! (Spanish)

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JUNE 2008 SPECIAL COLLECTION

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