The Feast of St. Markella

On Sunday evening, July 21/Aug. 3, and Monday morning, July 22/Aug. 4, 2014, the Cathedral of St. Markella in Astoria, NY celebrated its Feast Day.

His Eminence, Metropolitan Demetrius of America, presided over the services. Concelebrating the Divine Liturgy with His Eminence were His Eminence, Metropolitan Pavlos (formerly) of America, His Grace, Archbishop Andronik of Syracuse and St. Nicholas (ROCA), and His Grace, Bishop Christodoulos of Theoupolis, as well as clergy from NY, Boston, and Montreal.

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Ask A Priest

Why do we Call Angels “Saint”?

Q. I noticed that we call the angels Michael and Gabriel "Saint." I thought the title "Saint" was only given to humans who have proven themselves Godly. Do you mind clarifying this for me? Is there a deeper meaning to "Saint" that I am not aware of?

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