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St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-04-21
Bulletin Contents
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Announcements
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Assembly of Bishops News
Archdiocese News
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St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (607)273-2767
  • Fax:
  • (607)273-6733
  • Street Address:

  • 120 West Seneca Street

  • Ithaca, NY 14850

Services Schedule

Saturdays: Great Vespers 6PM

Sundays and Weekday Services: Orthros (Matins): 8:45 AM | Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM

Past Bulletins


Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal First Tone

Let us worship the Word, O ye faithful, praising Him that with the Father and the Spirit is co-beginningless God, Who was born of a pure Virgin that we all be saved; for He was pleased to mount the Cross in the flesh that He assumed, accepting thus to endure death. And by His glorious rising, He also willed to resurrect the dead.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Τὸν συνάναρχον Λόγον Πατρὶ καὶ Πνεύματι, τὸν ἐκ Παρθένου τεχθέντα εἰς σωτηρίαν ἡμῶν, ἀνυμνήσωμεν πιστοὶ καὶ προσκυνήσωμεν, ὅτι ηὐδόκησε σαρκί, ἀνελθεῖν ἐν τῷ σταυρῷ, καὶ θάνατον ὑπομεῖναι, καὶ ἐγεῖραι τοὺς τεθνεῶτας, ἐν τῇ ἐνδόξῳ Ἀναστάσει αὐτοῦ.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Greek Standard Text


Apolytikion for Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Tone

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Ἐν σοὶ Μῆτερ ἀκριβῶς διεσώθη τὸ κατ' εἰκόνα, λαβοῦσα γὰρ τὸν Σταυρόν, ἠκολούθησας τῷ Χριστῷ, καὶ πράττουσα ἐδίδασκες ὑπερορᾶν μὲν σαρκὸς παρέρχεται γάρ, ἐπιμελεῖσθαι δὲ ψυχῆς, πράγματος ἀθανάτου· διὸ καὶ μετὰ Ἀγγέλων συναγάλλεται Ὁσία Μαρία τὸ πνεῦμά σου.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Greek Standard Text


St. Catherine the Great Martyr of Sinai in the First Tone

Let us praise now with hymns the distinguished bride of Christ, and the protectress of Sinai, our assistance in need, and our comforting support, godly Katherine.  For she has brilliantly made mute the unrighteous ones of wit, by the power of the Holy Spirit, and being crowned as a martyr, she pleads on our behalf for God's great mercy.

Την πανεύφημον νύμφην Χριστού υμνήσωμεν, Αικατερίναν την θείαν και πολιούχον Σινά, την βοήθειαν ημών και αντίληψιν ότιεφήμωσε λαμπρώς τους κομψούς των ασεβών του Πνεύματος τηv dynamin, και νυν ως μάρτυς στεφθείσα, αιτείται πάσι το μέγα έλεος.


Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Holy Transfiguration Monastery


Προστασία τῶν Χριστιανῶν ἀκαταίσχυντε, μεσιτεία πρὸς τὸν Ποιητὴν ἀμετάθετε. Μὴ παρίδῃς ἁμαρτωλῶν δεήσεων φωνάς, ἀλλὰ πρόφθασον, ὡς ἀγαθή, εἰς τὴν βοήθειαν ἡμῶν, τῶν πιστῶς κραυγαζόντων σοι· Τάχυνον εἰς πρεσβείαν, καὶ σπεῦσον εἰς ἱκεσίαν, ἡ προστατεύουσα ἀεί, Θεοτόκε, τῶν τιμώντων σε.

Reading is under copyright and is used with permission, all rights reserved by: Greek Standard Text


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Saints and Feasts

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April 21

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

Allsaint
April 21

The Holy Hieromartyr Januarius and Those With Him

These Martyrs contested for piety's sake in Campania of Italy, during the reign of Diocletian (284-305), when Timothy was Proconsul. Saint Januarius was the Bishop of Benevento in Campania; he was arrested and taken to Nola, where he was cast into a burning furnace, from which he came forth unharmed; at Puteoli, together with Proculus, Sosius, and Faustus the deacons, Desiderius, reader of the Church of Benevento, and Eurychius and Acutius, nobles from Puteoli, he was cast to wild beasts, which as they came near the Saints, fell affectionately at their feet. Finally they were all beheaded, about the year 305.

Allsaint
April 21

Alexandra the Martyr

Martyr Alexandra, the Empress and wife of Emperor Diocletion, was so impressed by the courage and martyrdom of St George that she became a Christian and fell under the same persecution. She also was condemned to be beheaded but when she arrived at the place of execution she asked to be allowed to sit down. Her request was granted. She sat down and died quietly before the executioners could carry out their task. Her feast day is 21 April.

Allsaint
April 21

Our Holy Father Maximian, Patriarch of Constantinople

Allsaint
April 21

Beuno, Abbot of Clynnog

Allsaint
April 21

Theodore the Holy Martyr & his mother Philippa of Perge

Allsaint
April 21

Anastasios the Monk of Sinai

Allsaint
April 22

6th Monday of Lent

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Second Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Mark 16:1-8

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?" And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back - it was very large. And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, He is not here; see the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter that He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see Him, as He told you." And they went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come upon them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Second Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 16:1-8

Διαγενομένου τοῦ Σαββάτου, Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ καὶ Μαρία ἡ τοῦ Ἰακώβου καὶ Σαλώμη ἠγόρασαν ἀρώματα, ἵνα ἐλθοῦσαι ἀλείψωσιν τὸν Ἰησοῦν. Καὶ λίαν πρωῒ τῇ μιᾷ τῶν σαββάτων ἔρχονται ἐπὶ τὸ μνημεῖον ἀνατείλαντος τοῦ ἡλίου. Καὶ ἔλεγον πρὸς ἑαυτάς· Τίς ἀποκυλίσει ἡμῖν τὸν λίθον ἐκ τῆς θύρας τοῦ μνημείου; καὶ ἀναβλέψασαι θεωροῦσιν ὅτι ἀποκεκύλισται ὁ λίθος· ἦν γὰρ μέγας σφόδρα. Καὶ εἰσελθοῦσαι εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, εἶδον νεανίσκον καθήμενον ἐν τοῖς δεξιοῖς, περιβεβλημένον στολήν λευκήν, καὶ ἐξεθαμβήθησαν· ὁ δὲ λέγει αὐταῖς· Μὴ ἐκθαμβεῖσθε, Ἰησοῦν ζητεῖτε τὸν Ναζαρηνὸν τὸν ἐσταυρωμένον, ἠγέρθη, οὐκ ἔστιν ᾧδε· ἴδε, ὁ τόπος ὅπου ἔθηκαν αὐτόν, ἀλλ' ὑπάγετε, εἴπατε τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ καὶ τῷ Πέτρῳ, ὅτι προάγει ὑμᾶς εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν· ἐκεῖ αὐτὸν ὄψεσθε, καθὼς εἶπεν ὑμῖν. Καὶ ἐξελθοῦσαι ταχὺ ἔφυγον ἀπὸ τοῦ μνημείου, εἶχε δὲ αὐτὰς τρόμος καὶ ἔκστασις, καὶ οὐδενὶ οὐδὲν εἶπον· ἐφοβοῦντο γάρ.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal First Tone. Psalm 11.7,1.
You, O Lord, shall keep us and preserve us.
Verse: Save me, O Lord, for the godly man has failed.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Προκείμενον. Plagal First Tone. ΨΑΛΜΟΙ 11.7,1.
Σὺ Κύριε, φυλάξαις ἡμᾶς καὶ διατηρήσαις ἡμᾶς.
Στίχ. Σῶσον με, Κύριε, ὅτι ἐκλέλοιπεν ὅσιος.

τὸ Ἀνάγνωσμα Πρὸς Ἑβραίους 9:11-14.

Ἀδελφοί, Χριστὸς δὲ παραγενόμενος ἀρχιερεὺς τῶν μελλόντων ἀγαθῶν, διὰ τῆς μείζονος καὶ τελειοτέρας σκηνῆς, οὐ χειροποιήτου, τοῦτʼ ἔστιν, οὐ ταύτης τῆς κτίσεως, οὐδὲ διʼ αἵματος τράγων καὶ μόσχων, διὰ δὲ τοῦ ἰδίου αἵματος εἰσῆλθεν ἐφάπαξ εἰς τὰ ἅγια, αἰωνίαν λύτρωσιν εὑράμενος. Εἰ γὰρ τὸ αἷμα ταύρων καὶ τράγων, καὶ σποδὸς δαμάλεως ῥαντίζουσα τοὺς κεκοινωμένους, ἁγιάζει πρὸς τὴν τῆς σαρκὸς καθαρότητα, πόσῳ μᾶλλον τὸ αἷμα τοῦ Χριστοῦ, ὃς διὰ πνεύματος αἰωνίου ἑαυτὸν προσήνεγκεν ἄμωμον τῷ θεῷ, καθαριεῖ τὴν συνείδησιν ὑμῶν ἀπὸ νεκρῶν ἔργων, εἰς τὸ λατρεύειν θεῷ ζῶντι;

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
Κατὰ Μᾶρκον 10:32-45

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παραλαβάνει ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοὺς δώδεκα μαθητάς αὐτοῦ καὶ ἤρξατο αὐτοῖς λέγειν τὰ μέλλοντα αὐτῷ συμβαίνειν, ὅτι ἰδοὺ ἀναβαίνομεν εἰς ῾Ιεροσόλυμα καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδοθήσεται τοῖς ἀρχιερεῦσι καὶ γραμματεῦσι, καὶ κατακρινοῦσιν αὐτὸν θανάτῳ καὶ παραδώσουσιν αὐτὸν τοῖς ἔθνεσι, καὶ ἐμπαίξουσιν αὐτῷ καὶ μαστιγώσουσιν αὐτὸν καὶ ἐμπτύσουσιν αὐτῷ καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν, καὶ τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ἀναστήσεται. Καὶ προσπορεύονται αὐτῷ ᾿Ιάκωβος καὶ ᾿Ιωάννης υἱοὶ Ζεβεδαίου λέγοντες· διδάσκαλε, θέλομεν ἵνα ὃ ἐὰν αἰτήσωμεν ποιήσῃς ἡμῖν. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τί θέλετε ποιῆσαί με ὑμῖν; οἱ δὲ εἶπον αὐτῷ· δὸς ἡμῖν ἵνα εἷς ἐκ δεξιῶν σου καὶ εἷς ἐξ εὐωνύμων σου καθίσωμεν ἐν τῇ δόξῃ σου. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· οὐκ οἴδατε τί αἰτεῖσθε. δύνασθε πιεῖν τὸ ποτήριον ὃ ἐγὼ πίνω, καὶ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐγὼ βαπτίζομαι βαπτισθῆναι; οἱ δὲ εἶπον αὐτῷ· δυνάμεθα. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· τὸ μὲν ποτήριον ὃ ἐγὼ πίνω πίεσθε, καὶ τὸ βάπτισμα ὃ ἐγὼ βαπτίζομαι βαπτισθήσεσθε· τὸ δὲ καθίσαι ἐκ δεξιῶν μου καὶ ἐξ εὐωνύμων οὐκ ἔστιν ἐμὸν δοῦναι, ἀλλ᾿ οἷς ἡτοίμασται. Καὶ ἀκούσαντες οἱ δέκα ἤρξαντο ἀγανακτεῖν περὶ ᾿Ιακώβου καὶ ᾿Ιωάννου. ὁ δὲ ᾿Ιησοῦς προσκαλεσάμενος αὐτοὺς λέγει αὐτοῖς· οἴδατε ὅτι οἱ δοκοῦντες ἄρχειν τῶν ἐθνῶν κατακυριεύουσιν αὐτῶν καὶ οἱ μεγάλοι αὐτῶν κατεξουσιάζουσιν αὐτῶν· οὐχ οὕτω δὲ ἔσται ἐν ὑμῖν, ἀλλ᾿ ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ γενέσθαι μέγας ἐν ὑμῖν, ἔσται ὑμῶν διάκονος, καὶ ὃς ἐὰν θέλῃ ὑμῶν γενέσθαι πρῶτος, ἔσται πάντων δοῦλος· καὶ γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου οὐκ ἦλθε διακονηθῆναι, ἀλλὰ διακονῆσαι, καὶ δοῦναι τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ λύτρον ἀντὶ πολλῶν.

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him. After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him. You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?
St. John Chrysostom
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

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Announcements

Week's Events

Today
St. Mary of Egypt
8:45am Orthros
10:00am Divine Liturgy
Philoptochos General Meeting following coffee hour

Saturday April 20
Saturday of Lazarus
8:45am Orthros
10:00am Divine Liturgy
Palm Cross Making to follow
Choir Practice to follow
6:00pm Great Vespers & Confessions

 

Announcements

Holy Week: The schedule of services for Holy Week is available on the handout table and posted on the website.

Flowers: Donations for flowers to decorate the Kouvouklion/Epitaphion, icons, and the church for Holy Week/Pascha are appreciated.  Envelopes for designated donations are available in the Narthex and can be sent to the church office.  Thank you.

Help Needed: All are welcome to help with preparations and decorating the church for Holy Week/Pascha.  On Saturday, April 27th, following morning services we will be making palm crosses and decorating the church for Palm Sunday.  On Holy Friday, May 3rd, following morning ser-vices we will be decorating the Kouvouklion/Epitaphion.  Other prepara-tions are also needed.  See Fr. Stephen or a Parish Council member to ask how you can help.

Pascha Eggs: Donations of red dyed eggs are welcomed.  Please bring them to the church by Holy Thursday, May 2nd.  Thank you.

Calendar: The April parish calendar is available on the handout table and online.  Take one to stay informed of parish services and events.

Choir: Practices are on Saturdays at 5:00pm in the church.  All are wel-comed to attend.  See Steve Hoskins for information.


Confession: Fr. Stephen is available for the sacrament of Confession on Saturdays after Great Vespers or by appointment.  All are encouraged to go to Confession especially during Great Lent as it is a time for repent-ance.


Stewardship: All are encouraged to make a stewardship pledge for 2024.  Forms are available in the narthex and can be submitted to the church office.  Thank you to all who have supported our parish with their time, talent, and treasure.


Fundraising Committee: New members are welcome to join the Fund-raising Committee and help our parish with new ideas to support our ministries.  If interested, please contact Steve Hoskins.

Coffee Hour: All are welcome to have refreshments and fellowship in the hall following services. Please help by signing up on the board in the hall to host a coffee hour. We thank Philoptochos for organizing our fel-lowships.

Livestream: Watch our Sunday services on our YouTube channel "Saint Catherine GOC Ithaca" if you cannot make it in person. Past services are also available to watch. Our direct link is:
https://www.youtube.com/@saintcatherinegocithaca222/streams

Prayer Lists: Please let us know if there is anyone you would like us to pray for as a community. Names can be submitted to Fr. Stephen




Philoptochos:  
“ I will show you my faith by my works.”
                James  2:18

GREAT LENT 2024

Philoptochos is holding a General Philoptochos meeting today,
following coffee hour, in our church conference room, at noon.
We will be discussing decorating our Epithafion, May 3rd around 10:30am and upcoming events.
All are welcome to our meeting today!
We hope all ladies, daughters and granddaughters will all join us in decorating the Epithafion May 3rd!
It’s a beautiful experience working together as one in Christ.

We are collecting, each Sunday of Lent, certain non perishable food items and toiletries, to help those in need, in our parish and through the local Salvation Army Food Pantry.  Each Sunday of Lent we will be collecting different items. Our Parish hopes to collect 20-50 (or more) items each Sunday.
5th Sunday of Lent April 21— jars of peanut butter and jelly
6th Sunday of Lent April 28— Laundry detergent and rolls of toilet paper  

This effort is directly connected the Gospel commandments to feed the hungry and help the poor. The items we collect are important, but the love we show to in giving is equally important. A designated box to drop off items will be in the church hall.

Thank you for joining our effort to collect food, household and per-sonal items for those in need. A blessed Great Lent to all!

Philoptochos Membership drive is underway!
 HELP US TO GROW! Help us achieve our mission is to
 "help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unem-ployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, those with disabili-ties, and the victims of disasters.”
We do so locally giving to 21 local agencies,
throughout Tompkins and Cortland counties. We also give to National and International relief and disaster through our Fund Raising efforts.


HOW DO YOU JOIN? Please contact Sophia Georgiou King and
 Angela Teeter for membership details.
Call or email:  (607) 3396107  sophia.georgiou47@gmail.com
(315) 406-1521 angelah@ymail.com
    Suggested donation to join is $25


Philoptochos General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 21st following Liturgy and coffee hour.
We welcome everyone to attend our meetings and to  think of becoming a member of our St. Catherine Philoptochos Chapter!
We will be discussing Holy Friday, May 3rd, decorating
Epitaphion.

Celebrating: Veterans, Those Serving in the Armed Forces and First
Responders.  As Philoptochos celebrates, 92 years of philanthropy, the spirit of ladies is defined by their dedicated service to others.
From March 15th - MAY 15th, 2024, we will be honoring and/ or memo-rializing Veterans, those serving in the armed forces and first responders. You will have the opportunity to show your gratitude to the men and women who have sacrificed to protect our country in the name of free-dom and democracy, with your donations.
Please make your individual checks payable to the Metropolis of Detroit Philoptochos for this event or email your donation to website: http:/www.metropolisofdetroitphiloptochos.org/

Operation Classroom Initiative:
   As a National Initiative forms for submission. All outreach documents must be documented ,and submitted, from January. - April 2024, with hopes that our St. Catherine Philoptochos has a project to share with our National Philoptochos. Please be a volunteer in this initiative !
Contact Sophia Georgiou King
    Philoptochos President at Sophia.georgiou47@ gmail.com with ques-tions and concerns and thank you.
*Flyers will be available at front table.

FLORENCE G. STEFANOU MEMORIAL PHILOPTOCHOS SCHOLARSHIP
  This Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to qualifying high school seniors, entering an accredited college, university, or trade school, as well as undergraduate college students( Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior) attending an accredited college, university or trade school.
Instructional and Application information
Dear Applicant: Complete the entire application available on the Metrop-olis website: www.detroit.goarch.org
Important: Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2024
-Include a Letter of Recommendation from a non relative, who will write of you character
-Statement of Orthodoxy
-Statement of Stewardship from Parish Priest, certifying the applicant  or applicant’s family are Stewards in good standing
- Include all supporting documents required of the application

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Archdiocese News

DID YOU KNOW? Prostrations April 10

04/20/2024

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Did you know that prostrations began before the time of Christ?


2024 10th Annual Metropolis of Pittsburgh St. Photios Awards Banquet

04/19/2024

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His Eminence Metropolitan Savas cordially invites you to celebrate the dedicated volunteers of our Holy and God-protected Metropolis of Pittsburgh at the:

2024 10th Annual Metropolis of Pittsburgh St. Photios Awards Banquet


Metropolis of Chicago "Pick up Your Cross and Follow Me" and "Team Belong" Saturday of Lazarus Retreat

04/19/2024

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Join "Pick up Your Cross and Follow Me" and "Team Belong" for the Saturday of Lazarus Retreat. Families with you and young adults with disabilities ages 3-22 are invited to participate in Divine Liturgy, Brunch, and Retreat activities.


31st Annual “Spirit of Lent” Choral Concert St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Piscataway, NJ  

04/19/2024

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Piscataway, NJ: The Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians (EFGOCM) presents its 31st annual “Spirit of Lent” choral concert on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7:30 pm, at St. George Greek Orthodox  Church, 1101, River Road, in Piscataway, NJ. Suggested donation is $10; students/children are free. The concert will be followed by a reception with Lenten refreshments. This 50-voice choir is comprised of members from New Jersey’s many Greek Orthodox churches, and is supported by the Metropolis of New Jersey. Join us for this uplifting musical event! 


The Clergy Family Initiative Announce Ministerial Excellence Grants

04/18/2024

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{Garrison, NY} – With grateful acknowledgement to Leadership 100, The Clergy Family Initiative is pleased to announce that it is able to award the disbursement of Ministerial Excellence Grants. These Grants allow financial assistance to Clergy who have completed the Dave Ramsey Personal Financial Literacy Programs.


Holy Cross School of Theology’s ThM Program Earns Coveted Spot on Forbes’ List of Top One-Year Online Master’s Programs

04/18/2024

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Brookline, MA (April 17, 2024): – Holy Cross School of Theology is thrilled to announce that its Master of Theology Degree (ThM) program has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top one-year online master’s programs in high-impact fields. This prestigious accolade underscores the school’s commitment to delivering exceptional theological education that is both accessible and academically rigorous.


Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Dionyssios Kalamvrezos Former Ambassador of Greece to Belgium to the Archdiocese Headquarters

04/18/2024

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Earlier this week, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed Dionyssios Kalamvrezos, Former Ambassador of Greece to Belgium, to the Archdiocese Headquarters.


Archbishop Elpidophoros Welcomed Christos Soulis Secretary of Environment and Climate Crisis to the Archdiocese

04/18/2024

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Mayor of Chios Ioannis Malafis, Stylianos Zervoudis, and Dimitris Gonias Welcomed to the Archdiocese

04/18/2024

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Monday, April 15, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed the Mayor of Chios Dr. Ioannis M. Malafis, Mr. Stylianos Zervoudis, and Mr. Dimitris Gonias. Mayor Malafis participated in the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday as an Honorary Grand Marshal, with His Eminence.  


Father Michael Gulgas Falls Asleep in the Lord

04/17/2024

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Reverend Father Michael Gulgas, 67 of Amherst, fell asleep in the Lord, Sunday, April 7, 2024, on the mid Lenten Celebration of the Cross, in St. John Medical Center, Westlake following a lengthy illness.


Parish Highlight: Transfiguration of Christ Corona, NY

04/17/2024

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A scene from the celebration of March 25, 1926 at the entrance of the new community church of The Transfiguration of Christ in Corona, NY. (Photo Courtesy of Transfiguration of Christ Corona, NY)


Sunday Sermon Series Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt April 21

04/17/2024

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This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about the Cross and the Kingdom. But how do we follow the way to the Kingdom? And what does it mean to sit at the right hand of Christ? Also, what comes before grace?


Register for the 2024 National Philoptochos Convention in San Diego, CA

04/17/2024

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Registration is open for the 2024 National Philoptochos Convention in San Diego, CA! Join us from June 30 to July 4 for a transformative experience where attendees can connect face-to-face, gain valuable insights, and share the love.Let's celebrate achievements, recharge, and refuel as we embrace our sub-theme 'Inspiring Women, Impacting The World.'


Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: Faith in Youth

04/17/2024

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There can, of course, be no future of faith unless young people come to understand the cardinal importance of faith for living a full, rewarding, and happy life. To instill in young people an appreciation for the value of faith is the responsibility of parents, teachers, and clergy. There are also numerous important initiatives and associations dedicated to teaching youth about the centrality of faith that deserve the support of all people who believe.


Save the Date: 25th Anniversary Enthronement Celebrations Honoring His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit

04/17/2024

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There will be celebrations on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Saints Constantine and Helen Church in Westland, MI; Saturday, November 2, 2024, Holy Trinity/St. Nicholas Church in Cincinnati, OH; and Saturday, November 9, 2024, Annunciation Church in Buffalo, NY. 


Rev. Deacon John Kokenis Lieutenant of the United States Navy is Welcomed to the Archdiocese Headquarters

04/16/2024

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Today, April 16, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America received the Rev. Deacon John Kokenis, Lieutenant of the United States Navy, at the Archdiocese headquarters.


Metropolis of Atlanta HDF Odyssey Scholarship Applications

04/16/2024

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Every few years, our Hellenic Dance Festival offers youth or young adults of the Metropolis of Atlanta's family an experience to learn the beauty of our Faith and Culture by traveling to Greece. Participants will travel as a group and participate in Dance Workshops, Performances, Village Panigyris, and visit various Cultural & Historical Sites. This trip will allow teens or dance instructors an opportunity to experience Greece as a local. By having our annual HDF, the Odyssey program covers the cost for the land travel while we are in Greece, covering hotels, most meals, tour guides, transportation, workshops, etc. 
 


2024 Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade

04/16/2024

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Sunday, April 14, 2024, the Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade took place in Greektown, Detroit, MI. His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit, Metropolis clergy, Orthodox Christian faithful, Hellenes, and Philhellenes gathered and marched to commemorate 203 years of Greek Independence and mourn the fiftieth year of illegal Turkish occupation in Cyprus.


Episode 4 – Season 2, The Black American Orthodox Experience on OCN. An Interview with Rebecca Hernandez: Native Americans in the Church

04/15/2024

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In this fourth episode of “The Black American Orthodox Experience” (season 2), a collaboration of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Orthodox Christian Network, Rev. Samuel Davis discusses with Rebecca Hernandez, a Native American from New Mexico that converted to Orthodox Christian and has become an advocate in the Native American community. Christianity is deeply rooted in their communities, whether forced upon them or embraced from the older times. Rebecca shared that being more welcoming as a parish creates a community that allows for more people to experience. She delves into the historical dynamics between Indigenous Americans and Christianity, shares her own journey of conversion, and emphasized the importance of respectful outreach efforts.


Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Presides over Lenten Contrition Vespers at Saint Demetrios Church in Jamaica, New York

04/15/2024

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His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Lenten Contrition Vespers Sunday evening at the Saint Demetrios Church in Jamaica, New York. 


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