2026-03-29 Greek Orthodox Matins & Divine Liturgy of Basil: Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt

LIVE high-definition (HD) broadcast of the Greek Orthodox Divine Liturgy of Saint Basil commemorating the Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt. Readings: Matins Gospel Reading: John 20:19-31 Epistle Reading: St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14 Gospel Reading: Mark 10:32-45 Today, we commemorate: Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt Mark, Bishop of Arethusa Martyr Cyril the Deacon and Those with him The Holy Martyrs Jonas and Barachesius The Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt, observed on the fifth Sunday of Great Lent, serves as a powerful testament to the possibility of profound spiritual transformation through repentance. Saint Mary’s life began in a state of extreme dissolution; she spent seventeen years in Alexandria living a life of committed debauchery. However, after a miraculous encounter at the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Jerusalem, where an unseen force prevented her from entering, she underwent a radical conversion. Her subsequent forty-seven years of ascetic struggle in the Jordanian desert represent the ultimate "turning back" toward God. By placing her commemoration near the end of the Lenten season, the Church offers her as a beacon of hope, illustrating that no sin is too great to be overcome by the grace of God and a sincere change of heart. Beyond her personal narrative, the commemoration of Saint Mary of Egypt functions as a final encouragement for the faithful as they approach Holy Week. After weeks of fasting and prayer, many may feel weary or discouraged by their own spiritual failures. The life of Saint Mary reminds the believer that the goal of Lent is not merely the following of dietary rules, but the total orientation of the soul toward Christ. Her example bridges the gap between the publican's humility and the prodigal's return, showing that even those who have fallen the furthest can attain the heights of holiness. She stands as a living icon of the "repentance" that the entire Lenten journey seeks to cultivate within the hearts of the Church. Our Eastern Orthodox service is conducted primarily in English and Greek and streamed live from Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida. Subscribers to    / saintmark   are invited to join our online live chat during the service. We invite you to introduce yourself by sharing your name and the city, state, or country where you worship with us. Please "Light a Candle & Say a Prayer" at https://saintmarkboca.net/give You can follow the text of the Matins (Morning Prayers)/Orthros at: https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/20... You can follow the text of the Divine Liturgy at: https://dcs.goarch.org/goa/dcs/p/s/20... Connect With Us: If you find this content helpful, please Like this video and Subscribe to our channel for more live streams on Orthodox faith, history, and theology. Click the bell icon to be notified of our upcoming Holy Week services and educational series. #Orthodox, #GreatLent, #SaintMaryOfEgypt, #Christianity, #Faith, #Repentance, #Spirituality, #OrthodoxChurch, #Lent2026, #Inspiration, #ChurchOfConstantinople, #LiveStream, #Orthodoxy, #saintmarkboca, #BocaRaton