"This is the cause of all evils: the ignorance of the Scriptures. We go into battle without arms, and how ought we to come off safe?" -St. John Chrysostom, Homily IX on Colossians.

In order to help increase the general knowledge of scripture in our parish family we present here for your edification the scripture readings for the coming week. At least one Gospel Reading and one Epistle reading are assigned for each day of the year (although during Great Lent the readings are from the Old Testament). Hearing or reading only those readings appointed for Sunday merely scratches the surface of the great spiritual wealth that the scriptures provide us. Some of the readings are easily understandable – others are less so. As Orthodox Christians we do not make private interpretation of scripture, but rather consult the fathers of the Church for their explanations to aid us in our understanding. Those wishing to have access to such explanations are asked to contact Fr. Gregory or inquire in the kiosk for further reading in this regard. Bibles may also be acquired in the kiosk.

Monday: I Peter 2:21-3:9 & Mark 12:13-17
Tuesday: I Peter 3:10-22 & Mark 12:18-27
Wednesday: I Peter 4:1-11 & Mark 12:28-37
Thursday: I Peter 4:12-5:5 & Mark 12:38-44
Friday: II Peter 1:1-10 & Mark 13:1-8
Saturday: II Timothy 2:11-19 & Luke 18:2-8

Понедельник: I Пет. 2:21-3:9 и от Марка 12:13-17
Вторник: I Пет. 3:10-22 и от Марка 12:18-27
Среда: I Пет. 4:1-11 и от Марка 12:28-37
Четверг: I Пет. 4:12-5:5 и от Марка 12:38-44
Пятница: II Пет. 1:1-10 и от Марка 13:1-8
Суббота: II Тим. 2:11-19 и от Луки 18:2-8

Please find below several very nice articles on how to read the scripture from an Orthodox point of view.

By St. Justin (Popovich)

By Bishop Kalistos (Ware)

Today's Liturgy is live now at following link:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

Our parish Sunday publications are available now at the link below. Find our Prayer List, "Good News", and "Sunday Reading", plus other parish publications!
PARISH PUBLICATIONS ENGLISH + РУССКИЙ

Confession and Communion are the two sacraments we most often partake of as Orthodox Christians and thus it behooves us to learn about these, how to prepare for these, and how to best take advantage of the Grace that our Lord freely gives us in these sacraments. At St. Vladimir’s we have created a special web site for this purpose with much information in this regard. Please find the web site listed below and please contact Fr. Gregory with questions!

CONFESSION AND COMMUNION AT ST. VLADIMIR'S
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION - PARISH PRAYER KIT

Tonight's Vigil is live now at following link:

ST. VLADIMIR AUDIO LIVE STREAM
Please remember - the stream only broadcasts live services. If you would like to listen to previously recorded and edited services please visit our sound blog:

SOUND OF THE PARISH BLOG

Please schedule your house blessing as soon as possible!

House Blessing Fr. Gregory
House Blessing Fr. Colin
House Blessing Fr. Vladimir
priestvladimirpyrozhenko@stvladimiraami.org
House Blessing Fr. Michael
priestmichaelmoibenko@stvladimiraami.org

HOUSE BLESSINGS @ STV CONTINUE THROUGH THE FIFTH WEEK OF GREAT LENT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FIRST WEEK

FIVE LINES FOR EVERY ST. VLADIMIRIAN TO READ TO PREPARE FOR THIS WEEKEND!

All are welcome at St. Vladimir's! Please join us this Sunday! More information can be found at this link, and we encourage you to share this with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!

DIVINE SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026

JOIN US!

Friends,

Forecasts call for 1-300” inches of snow, as usual, in Southeast Michigan this weekend. :) It seems that there really will be some snow on Sunday morning, however.

We have our snow removal team ready to go beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday. Bottom line: the parking lots at church should be in pretty good shape when you arrive on Sunday. The key is to arrive safely. How? TAKE SOME EXTRA TIME TO GET TO CHURCH. Leave early enough that you can afford to go more slowly than you usually do, and to allow those who are zealous to go into the ditch to proceed before you. Slow and steady wins the race. Keep this in mind on Sunday and you should be just fine.

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Inclement Weather Policy
Approved by St. Vladimir Church Parish Council February 21, 2005

In case of inclement weather St. Vladimir’s parishioners are urged to use caution and their best judgment when deciding whether to travel to the parish church for Divine Services. If the priest is able to reach the church the Divine Services will be conducted, but if parishioners perceive the driving conditions to be dangerous they should not feel compelled to travel to church.

В случае плохой погоды мы рекомендуем всем прихожанам Свято-Владимирского храма быть осторожными и осмотрительными, решая, ехать или не ехать на службу в храм. Богослужения совершаются во всех случаях, если священник может добраться до храма, но это не значит, что прихожане обязаны приехать на службу - если обстановка на дорогах слишком опасна, им следует воздержаться от поездки.

In Christ,

Fr. Gregory