The community at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church celebrated the Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Mother of God on Sunday, August 14 and Monday, August 15. At both the Vespers and Liturgy we blessed flowers and fragrant herbs, which remind us of the fragrance found at the Tomb of the Theotokos when the Apostles discovered Her translation. The prayers remind us that they may also be used to incense our homes in times of need or distress.
Kontakion (Tone 2)
Neither the tomb, nor death could hold the Theotokos,
Who is constant in prayer and our firm hope in her intercessions.
For being the Mother of Life,
She was translated to life by the One who dwelt in her virginal womb.