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risu.org.ua - Metropolitan Antony and bishop Daniel of Ukrainian Orthodox of the USA issied an appeal for urgent contribution for Maidan. 

"As the news agencies around the world have informed, the situation in Ukraine has become worse, almost beyond comprehension, to the point that the government is deliberately firing into crowds of demonstrators in Independence Square in Kyiv with horrific results in the deaths of now over one hundred people. It appears that the lessons of history have not been learned and the murder of the citizenry is utilized to “maintain control” or for the “good” of the nation.   This does not excuse those among the demonstrators who have at times gone beyond the definition of peaceful demonstrations in excessive attacks on public institutions and personnel. The deliberate and indiscriminate attack, however, of government forces with live rifle ammunition, grenades and more, upon the masses goes far beyond the bounds of civilized response.

In the past we have urged our faithful, if they have a desire to do so, to contribute funds in support of peaceful demonstrators, through already established funds at such places as local credit unions, etc. We have now become aware, however, that the government of Ukraine has blocked the banks of Ukraine from receiving funds from abroad and the disposition of funds already transferred funds is unknown. Therefore we are issuing this urgent appeal for contributions, which will be delivered in person to the proper individuals, for the medical care of the hundreds of people who have been injured, some very severely, during the difficult days of this week. Your contribution may be the primary reason that another human being receives the treatment necessary for recovery.

We must stress that time is of the essence. Our goal is to get these contributions into the hands of those who need them within the next ten days! The most expedient method for making such donations for this cause would be to utilize our secure online donation. Contributions may be also sent by special postal delivery to the Consistory at P. O. Box, 495, South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 or they may be hand delivered to the Consistory office at 135 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873, marked "Ukrainian Assistance".

We must make it clear that we are making this appeal not out of any political point of view, but rather, out of our stated concern for the dignity of humanity, the rights of all people to express their beliefs in a peaceful and orderly manner and above all – the sanctity of human life. If it is in your heart to respond to this appeal, please do not delay".

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03 December 2022

Joachim and Anna Rejoice

Today the bonds of childlessness are loosed, * for God has heard Joachim and Anna * and He promises manifestly that they, against all hope, would give birth to the Maiden of God * from whom the Uncircumscribed One Himself would be born, becoming man, * and he commanded the Angels to cry out to her: * “Rejoice, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with you!” (Troparion - Tone 4)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Today the whole world celebrates * the conception of Anne which was brought about by God, * for she gave birth to the one who, beyond understanding, * gave birth to the Word. (Kontakion - Tone 4)

Saint Nicholas of Myra

The truth of your deeds has revealed you to your flock, * as a rule of faith, an image of meekness, and a teacher of abstinence. * Therefore, you attained the heights through humility, * and riches through poverty. * O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, * pray to Christ God that our souls may be saved. (Troparion, Tone 4)

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

In Myra, You were shown to be a servant of the sacred things, O Holy Nicholas, * for, fulfilling the Gospel of Christ, you, O Venerable, laid down your life for your people, * and saved the innocent from death. * Therefore, you were sanctified as a great initiate of the grace of God. (Kontakion, Tone 3)