At this season of Lent as we focus on spiritual renewal with repentance, prayer, fasting, and works of mercy, the teachings of St John Climacus (c.579-649), commonly known as “John…
The History & Symbolism of Iconography ICONOGRAPHY IS THE ORIGINAL TRADITION of Christian sacred art and has been an integral part of the worship and mystical life of Christians since…
When a person who is unfamiliar with the Eastern churches enters a Melkite Church or any other Orthodox Church they are confronted with what at first appears to be an…
English Holy Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom -Australia
Arabic Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Bible Study Information This info from an Online Bible Study, led by our Pastor, Fr. Sebastian Carnazzo. This is a wonderful aid to the spiritual life and an opportunity to delve deeper…
Melkite Music Below is a sampling of the type of music you will hear at St. Elias Melkite Catholic Church. If you live in San Jose or the Bay Area, CA, please…
This Order, originally part of the divine service, is recited over two periods: In the evening, during the Order of Compline and after the Creed, the eight odes are recited…