The Feast of Our Lady Queen of Los Angeles

BRIGHT SATURDAY 
HIERARCHICAL DIVINE LITURGY 
& PAN-ORTHODOX CELEBRATION 10:00 AM

SAINT STEVEN'S SERBIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL 
1621 West Garvey Avenue, Alhambra, California

Join us for the 
AKOLOUTHIA
of our Sovereign Lady the Mother of God
Queen of the Angels 
(Los Angeles)

Join us for the AKOLOUTHIA (liturgical service) of our Sovereign Lady the Mother of God Queen of the Angels (Los Angeles).

Composed on the Holy Mountain of Athos by Athanasios, hieromonk of Simonopetra, Hymnographer of the Holy Great Church of Christ, at the pious request of the Most Reverend Bishop of Western America Maxim 2013.

From the official name of Los Angeles first given in 1781.

This byzantine styled composition begins from the perspective of the Pacific Ocean, therefore closest to us are waves of the ocean sprinkled with white sailboats and dolphins. Just beyond the water, a landscape emerges, weaving downtown skyscrapers, mountains, highways and illuminated cathedrals. These recognizable cathedrals and churches include the Orthodox churches in Los Angeles. Colors abound in palms, vineyards and orange trees representing Los Angeles’ agricultural heritage. Centered in their midst, the Most Holy Theotokos, Protectress of the City rises to dominate the composition, just as the Theotokos, the Intercessor of Constantinople or Mount Athos. She is seen vertically on her Throne surrounded by Angels. The hierarchs and priests represented are in prayerful plea together with the faithful, while children of all backgrounds encircle joyfully, dancing with flowers in their hands.

Source: Serbian Western American Diocese