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The Lord’s Day is an eighth and eternal day, consecrated by the resurrection of Christ, prefiguring the eternal repose of soul and body. There we shall rest and see, see and love, love and praise.

~St. Augustine, The City of God

from the archives of MICROSYNAXIS

The Early Church

Three Threefold Groups of Angels...on the First Hierarchy

By Pseudo-Dionysios • January 3, 2024
by Pseudo-Dionysios Commemoration of St Malachi the Prophet Anno Domini 2024, January 3

Our Events

The Pattern of Glory - Pt 2

By Charles Hefling • October 17, 2025
An Introduction to Charles Williams by Charles Hefling Commemoration of St Hosea the Prophet Anno Domini 2025, October 17

On the Words of the Divine Jesus Prayer

By St Mark of Ephesus • July 14, 2023
by St Mark of Ephesus Commemoration of St Aquila the Apostle among the 70 Anno Domini 2023, July 14

Sisters of Sophia presents Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and St Verena on Feb. 17, 2026

By Michael Simmon • February 11, 2026
The Sisters of Sophia will gather on the Commemoration of the Great Martyr Theodore, Anno Domini 2026, February 17. Rachel Garton will present The Battlefield of Compassion: Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and St Verena . Sisters of Sophia When Every third Tuesday Where The Ladder 2836 E Douglas, Wichita Parking available behind Eighth Day Books Schedule Food, drink, and fellowship at 6:30pm Eighth Day Convocation & Lecture at 7:20pm Membership Required? No, but do consider joining the community! Learn more and join here !

News

Letter from the President - 2023 Spring Campaign

By Jesse Penna • April 7, 2023
by Jesse Penna Feast of St George, Bishop of Mytilene Anno Domini 2023, April 7

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