Orthodox Christian Fellowship (F.O.C.U.S) UNSW: Visit to Holy Cross and Pantannassa Monasteries

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Visit to Holy Cross and Pantannassa Monasteries

Last week, FOCUS UNSW, SOPHIA Usyd and the Belmore Youth Committee were very privileged to have the blessing to visit Holy Cross Monastery for a Paraklesis Service. But the blessings didn’t end there! After having lunch together, we were also given the unexpected opportunity to visit Pantanassa Monastery. God’s guiding hand was definitely with us! Thank you to everyone who attended, especially Father Apostolos, and made the day so special. What greater blessing than for us to come together and experience the beauty of the Orthodox Faith!

Group shot at Holy Cross Monastery

Holy Cross Monastery

Chapel of St Ephraim and Isaac the Syrians at Pantanassa Monastery

Catholicon at Pantanassa Monastery

Venerating the icons inside the Catholicon

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Prayers for Students

Christ my Lord, the Giver of light and wisdom, who opened the eyes of the blind man and transformed the fishermen into wise heralds and teachers of the gospel through the coming of the Holy Spirit, shine also in my mind the light of the grace of the Holy Spirit. Grant me discernment, understanding and wisdom in learning. Enable me to complete my assignments and to abound in every good work, for to You I give honour and glory.
Amen.

Prayers Before Study
Most blessed Lord, send the grace of Your Holy Spirit on me to strengthen me that I may learn well the subject I am about to study and by it become a better person for Your glory, the comfort of my family and the benefit of Your Church and our Nation. Amen

Christ, the true light, who enlightens and sanctifies every person coming into the world, let the light of Your countenance shine upon me (us) that I (we) may see Your unapproachable light; and guide my (our) steps in the way of Your commandments, through the intercessions of Your all-holy Mother and of all the Saints. Amen.

Prayer After Study
I thank You, Lord our God, that again on this occasion You have opened my eyes to the light of Your wisdom. You have gladdened my heart with the knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord, help me always to do Your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable me to grow in grace, virtue and good habits, that Your name may be glorified, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.