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Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2022-09-04
Bulletin Contents
This Week and Upcoming Events
Event Flyers
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Saints and Feasts
Messages from our Metropolis of Atlanta
Metropolis of Atlanta News
Archepiscopal Message
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
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Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (561) 833-6387
  • Fax:
  • (561) 833-6391
  • Street Address:

  • 110 Southern Blvd.

  • West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Contact Information

Father Andrew Maginas


FrAndrewMaginas@StCatherine-wpb.org | (561) 313-0654

Services Schedule

Sunday Services:

  8:30 am     Orthros

  9:45 am     Divine Liturgy

 

Sunday School Classes: 

11:15 am     After Holy Communion

Past Bulletins


This Week and Upcoming Events

Christ is in our midst!  He is and ever shall be!

 Our services are streamed live on the internet.
at our Saint Catherine website - www.stcatherine-wpb.org 

Join us for Orthodox Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.

  

Light a candle and offer a prayer at Saint Catherine (click above).  The online form sends the names of your family and friends direct to Father Andrew at the altar; prayers are offered during the Proskomidi in preparation for the Divine Liturgy!

  

September 4, 2022
12th Sunday of Matthew
Babylas the Holy Martyr
Moses the Prophet & Godseer
Hermione the Martyr, daughter of St. Philip the Deacon

 

COVID-19 protocol:  Parishioners and guests may wear a mask if they desire in our Church and Hellenic Cultural Center.  All are advised not to enter if exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.  Everyone should also follow the CDC guidelines quarantining if they recently been with someone who is COVID positive or experiencing symptoms.

Links to the service text:  Links to the service texts are through the Digital Chant Stand of our Archdiocese.  For optimal viewing select the "GR-EN Text/Music" link for Matins (Orthros) and Divine Liturgy. Apps may be downloaded for your phone or tablet.  Link to the Digital Chant Stand 

Holy Communion:  When the faithful approach the Holy Chalice, they should stand with respect before the priest and say their baptismal/chrismation name.  After the name is uttered, the faithful should open their mouth to receive Holy Communion.  When the spoon goes into the mouth, the faithful should close their mouth and make sure that they swallow the consecrated Bread and Wine.  Every person who stands before the Holy Chalice, should not have any contact with the red communion cloth, before, during, or after receiving Holy Communion.  The red communion cloth is to be placed under each person’s chin by those who are assisting the clergy.  Under no circumstances should the red communion cloth be used as a table napkin to wipe the mouth, nor should one who has received Holy Communion touch it at all. 

Coffee and Fellowship:  We invite all to join us for coffee and fellowship in our Hellenic Cultural Center after the Divine Liturgy.

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This Week 
Sunday, September 4  12th Sunday of Matthew
      8:30 am  Orthros
      9:45 am  Divine Liturgy

Monday, September 5  
      Labor Day — office closed

Saturday, September 10 
      Greek School Garage Sale

 

Highlights of Upcoming Services and Events
Sunday, September 11  Sunday Before the Holy Cross
      8:30 am  Orthros
      9:45 am  Divine Liturgy
      Grandparents Day Coffee Hour

Tuesday, September 13
      AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope Meetings

Thursday, September 15
    10:00 am  Philoptochos Koulourakia Baking

 

2022 Stewardship:  We appreciate our stewards – our Saint Catherine family.  Your Stewardship gift reflects your appreciation for God's many blessings.  

As of August 5th, Stewardship gifts have been received from 219 individual/families totaling $169,512.  Many of the donations represent fulfillment of their total pledge for 2022 while many others have begun their weekly, monthly or other scheduled donation.  We are so thankful to these stewards.

Have you sent in your 2022 Stewardship Commitment Form?  Forms are available in the Narthex of the church, in the Hellenic Cultural Center and online.  Click here for the 2022 Stewardship Program and Commitment Form.  

The Donate buttons here and on our website lead to our online giving site.  Again, thank you for your support!


Youth Safety Resources:  We’re committed to connecting young people with Jesus Christ. To do that, we need to create ministry environments that are safe and health. For more on how you can help, please visit our Youth Safety website: goarch.org/safety.

 

YouTube Logo  Many of our Divine Liturgies have been recorded and can be viewed at www.youtube.com.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel; you will be notified when we begin a live stream.

Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church (Services from 2020 until now)

Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church (Selected services from 2015-2019)

  

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Amazon Smile is a program that allows for 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchase to be donated to our Saint Catherine Church (No Added Cost To You). To sign-up visit Sign up for Amazon Smile and press "Select" next to our church name.  Then remember to log in to "smile.amazon.com" when you shop.

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Event Flyers

    Grandparents' Day Coffee Hour

    Grandparents' Day Coffee Hour

    Please join our Sunday School for Coffee Hour honoring all grandparents and designated grandparents next Sunday, September 11th immediately following the Divine Liturgy.

    South Florida Glendi 2022

    South Florida Glendi 2022

    The First South Florida Conference Glendi to benefit our Metropolis' Diakonia Retreat Center, home of Saint Stephen's Summer Camp.... Saturday, October 1st.

    5th ANNUAL HUMS RETREAT

    5th ANNUAL HUMS RETREAT

    Diakonia Retreat Center- 455 Quail Ridge Road- Salem, SC 29676/ Space is reserved in the order fees are received; Fee for the retreat is $125/person and $150/couple; Please make your check payable to: Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society Checks can be mailed to: Holy Unmercenaries Medical Society c/o St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church 5108 Kuykendall Road Charlotte, NC 28270 Registration deadline is September 30, 2022 Please RSVP to Teresa at: teresa_jacob@icloud.com

    What's New on Engage Orthodoxy

    What's New on Engage Orthodoxy

    Engage Orthodoxy is a beautiful website created by FLM to provide resources and inspiration for our Orthodox family. EO hosts several blogs written by Orthodox authors on timely topics. In addition to blogs, EO has launched a podcast aimed at Orthodox homeschool families of teens. Check out our newest posts and listen to our podcast at www.engageorthodoxy.net

    Ukraine Relief Fund

    Ukraine Relief Fund

    “We join our spirit to the spirit of His All-Holiness and exhort all our Faithful: offer prayers and tangible support for all the Ukrainian People, those of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and those of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchate, those of the Ukrainian Catholic and Jewish communities, and all who find themselves in the dire circumstances of war.”

    Forged: An Interactive Book on the Orthodox Faith for Young Men

    Forged: An Interactive Book on the Orthodox Faith for Young Men

    The writers of Forged understand that our young people require both guidance in their faith and strengthening that faith in a world that is often at odds with Orthodox Christian spirituality. What does it mean to be a man? How do I conduct myself in relationships, and in friendship? What is a healthy perspective concerning technology? Using this workbook our young men will have the opportunity to consider these subjects, within the Orthodox Christian style of life. Forged uses a structure that appeals to a young man’s creative sense of adventure and problem-solving, and these lessons are reinforced through journaling, activities and discussion topics that can be utilized in group settings.

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

First Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from Matthew 28:16-20

At that time, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw Him they worshiped Him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Amen."

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Third Tone. Psalm 46.6,1.
Sing praises to our God, sing praises.
Verse: Clap your hands, all you nations.

The reading is from St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians 15:1-11.

Brethren, I would remind you in what terms I preached to you the gospel, which you received, in which you stand, by which you are saved, if you hold it fast -- unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brethren at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God which is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.

Gospel Reading

12th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 19:16-26

At that time, a young man came up to Jesus, kneeling and saying, "Good Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" And he said to him, "Why do you call me good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments." He said to him, "Which?" And Jesus said, "You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and You shall love your neighbor as yourself." The young man said to him, "All these I have observed; what do I still lack?" Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.

And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?" But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Rise from love of the world and love of pleasure. Put care aside, strip your mind, refuse your body. Prayer, after all, is a turning away from the world, visible and invisible. What have I in heaven? Nothing except simply to cling always to You in undistracted prayer. Wealth pleases some, glory others, possessions others, but what I want is to cling to God and to put the hopes of my dispassion in Him (cf. Ps. 72:25, 28).
St. John Climacus
Ladder of Divine Ascent, Step 28: On Prayer; Paulist Press pg. 277, 6th century

'But I say to you,' the Lord says, 'love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, pray for those who persecute you.' Why did he command these things? So that he might free you from hatred, sadness, anger and grudges, and might grant you the greatest possession of all, perfect love, which is impossible to possess except by the one you loves all equally in imitation of God.
St. Maximos the Confessor
Unknown, 7th century

Spiritual delight is not enjoyment found in things that exists outside the soul.
St. Isaac of Syria
Unknown, 7th century

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Saints and Feasts

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September 04

12th Sunday of Matthew

Allsaint
September 04

Babylas the Holy Martyr

Saint Babylas was the twelfth Bishop of Antioch, being the successor of Zebinus (or Zebinas); he was beheaded during the reign of Decius, in the year 250, and at his own request was buried in the chains with which he was bound. The Emperor Gallus (reigned 351-354) built a church in his honour at Daphne, a suburb of Antioch, to put an end to the demonic oracles at the nearby temple of Apollo. When Julian the Apostate came in 362 to consult the oracle about his campaign against the Persians, the oracle (that is, the demon within it) remained dumb until at last, answering Julian's many sacrifices and supplications, it told him, "The dead prevent me from speaking." It told Julian to dig up the bones and move them. Julian, then, in the words of Saint John Chrysostom, "leaving all the other dead, moved only that Martyr." He commanded the Christians to take away Saint Babylas' bones, which they did with great solemnity and triumph. When this had been done, a thunderbolt fell from heaven destroying with fire the shrine of Apollo, which Julian did not dare rebuild. Saint John Chrysostom preached a sermon on this within a generation after.

Moses
September 04

Moses the Prophet & Godseer

The Prophet Moses-whose name means "one who draws forth," or "is drawn from," that is, from the water-was the pinnacle of the lovers of wisdom, the supremely wise lawgiver, the most ancient historian of all. He was of the tribe of Levi, the son of Amram and Jochabed (Num. 26:59). He was born in Egypt in the seventeenth century before Christ. While yet a babe of three months, he was placed in a basket made of papyrus and covered with pitch, and cast into the streams of the Nile for fear of Pharaoh's decree to the mid-wives of the Hebrews, that all the male children of the Hebrews be put to death. He was taken up from the river by Pharaoh's daughter, became her adopted son, and was reared and dwelt in the King's palace for forty years. Afterward, when he was some sixty years old, he fled to Madian, where, on Mount Horeb, he saw the vision of the burning bush. Thus he was ordained by God to lead Israel and bring it out of the land of Egypt. He led Israel through the Red Sea as it were dry land and governed the people for forty years. He wrought many signs and wonders, and wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, which are called the Pentateuch. When he reached the land of Moab, he ascended Mount Nabau, on the peak called Phasga, and there, by divine command, he reposed in the sixteenth century before Christ, having lived for some 120 years. The first two Odes of the Old Testament, "Let us sing to the Lord" and "Attend, O heaven, and I will speak," were written by him. Of these hymns, the first was chanted by the shore of the Red Sea as soon as the Israelites had crossed it; the second, in the land of Moab, a few days before his repose. The Holy High Priest Aaron was the elder brother of the Holy Prophet Moses. He was appointed by God to serve as the spokesman of Moses before the people, and also before Pharaoh, in Egypt. Afterwards, in the wilderness, he was called to the ministry of the high priesthood, as narrated in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers in the Old Testament. The name Aaron means "enlightened."

Hermione
September 04

Hermione the Martyr, daughter of St. Philip the Deacon

Zacharias
September 05

Holy Prophet Zacharias, Father of the Venerable Forerunner

According to the opinion of many Fathers of the Church, based on an ancient tradition, this is the Zacharias whom, as our Lord said, the Jews slew between the temple and the altar (Matt. 23:35), first, because even after the Virgin Mary gave birth, he continued to refer to her as virgin and number her among the virgins; second, because Zacharias' son John was not found during the slaughter of the Innocents, since the elderly Elizabeth had taken him and carefully hid him while he was yet an infant, in an unnamed place somewhere in the desert, where, according to the Evangelist, "the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel" (Luke 1:80). When the child was not found, his father was slain by Herod's command.

Elizabeth
September 05

Elizabeth, Mother of the Forerunner

Miracleatchonae
September 06

The Miracle at Colassai of Archangel Michael

The feast today in honour of the Archangel Michael commemorates the great miracle he wrought when he delivered from destruction a church and holy spring named for him. The pagans, moved by malice, sought to destroy the aforesaid church and holy spring by turning the course of two rivers against them. But the Archangel appeared and, by means of the Cross and a great earthquake that shook the entire area, diverted the waters into an underground course. Henceforth, the name of that place changed from Colossae to Chonae, which means "funnels" in Greek.

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September 07

The Forefeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Allsaint
September 07

Sozon the Martyr

This holy Martyr was a shepherd in Lycaonia. Born a pagan, named Tarasius, he received holy Baptism and was renamed Sozon. Filled with zeal for the truth, he taught his countrymen to desist from the worship of idols. Once he entered the temple of Artemis in Pompeiopolis of Cilicia, cut off the golden hand of the idol, and breaking it in pieces, distributed it among the poor. When he saw that many were being unjustly punished for the theft, of his own accord he gave himself up to Maximian the Governor. He was beaten with rods until his bones were broken. According to some, he suffered martyrdom in 288; according to others, in 304.

Vmnativt
September 08

The Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

According to the ancient tradition of the Church, the Theotokos was born of barren and aged parents, Joachim and Anna, about the year 16 or 17 before the birth of Christ. Joachim was descended from the royal line of David, of the tribe of Judah. Anna was of the priestly tribe of Levi, a daughter of the priest Matthan and Mary, his wife.

Allsaint
September 09

Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Joachann
September 09

The Holy & Righteous Ancestors of God, Joachim and Anna

Today, the day following the Nativity of the most holy Theotokos, we celebrate the synaxis of Saints Joachim and Anna, honouring them as her parents.

Allsaint
September 09

Severianos the Martyr of Sebaste

Saint Severian, a senator from Sebastia, was both an illustrious man of wealth and a fearless Christian. Because he encouraged the holy Forty Martyrs of Sebastia to stand fast in their confession, he was given over to terrible torments, and received his own crown during the reign of Licinius and Lysius the Duke, about the year 315.

Allsaint
September 10

Afterfeast of the Nativity of the Theotokos

Allsaint
September 10

Menodora, Metrodora, & Nymphodora the Martyrs

These Martyrs, sisters according to the flesh, were from Bithynia. They lived in virginity on a mountain near the Pythian hot springs of Bithynia, devoting themselves to asceticism and prayer. Betrayed to the local governor, Fronto, they were subjected to frightful tortures, and so gave up their holy souls into the hands of God. They contested for the Faith during the reign of Maximian, in the year 304.

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Messages from our Metropolis of Atlanta

 Metropolitan Alexios' Message

September 1, 2022 

To the Reverend Clergy, Monastics & Deacons, the Parish Councils, Philoptochos Chapters & to our beloved Youth and Young Adults of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta:

My beloved Children in the Lord,

Beginning the first of September, I greet you with love and joy in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as I offer my blessings and best wishes for a happy and spiritually prosperous Ecclesiastical New Year! 

As we continue to observe the ancient custom of beginning a new year at the end of the summer harvest, we see that so many other aspects of our lives begin during this fruitful season. Having taken time to rest and refresh ourselves this summer, our beloved spiritual children return to both their secular and catechetical schooling, as well as various programs for the benefit of their souls (such as HOPE, JOY, and GOYA). Similarly, our adult parishioners will find opportunities to return to their Bible Studies, and even our Clergy will come together this fall for a retreat that will offer both fellowship and spiritual knowledge. 

In the Gospel reading for September 1st, we learn that Christ too, used the season of the harvest to announce the beginning of His Ministry. He entered the synagogue of Nazareth, and taking the book of the Prophet Isaiah, read, "'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.' And he closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, 'Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.' All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth." (Luke 4:18-22) 

The words of this reading are so full, that we could talk about their promise of hope, of gladness, and of justice. However, let us instead imagine the wonder of the people who were able to hear the Lord—their Creator—speak words written about Him hundreds of years before He was born into the flesh! When discussing this very passage, Origen of Alexandria says, "How much would I wish that this assembly gave such testimony. I wish that the eyes of all (of catechumens and faithful of women, men and children) - not the eyes of the body, but the eyes of the soul - would gaze upon Jesus. When you look to Him, your faces will be shining from the light of His gaze." 

My beloved Brother Clergy, my dear Laity—brothers, sisters, and children—may we begin this new Ecclesiastical Year as an opportunity to grow strong in the Word of God, in thought and in action. Only when we gladly receive the Good News, will we receive our sight, then becoming freer and richer in spiritual blessings. When we carefully study the Gospel and try our best to walk in its ways, we shall not only see Him with the eyes of the soul, but begin to live with Him, as He lives in us. May it be so, this year, and all the days of our lives, I remain, 

With paternal blessings and with much love in Christ, 

+ALEXIOS 
Metropolitan of Atlanta

  

On Youth Safety Protocols

From Father George Tsahakis, Chancellor:  On behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios and Monica Gjerde, our Metropolis Youth Coordinator, I commend you for working to achieve the ongoing safety and protection of our youth.  Please review the following:

  

 

Login in to Armatus Administration to see your Parish Summary Now!*
https://armatus2.praesidiuminc.com/armatusUser/login

In closing, we understand this effort requires 100 percent compliance.  The parish I serve, St. Christopher Church is 100 percent compliant with the above protocol.  If your parish is at 100 percent, email me so I can add you to the listing for His Eminence's review.  He is both supportive and has completed his background check, the 2-part Youth Safety and 1-part youth worker regulations online training.  This is an ongoing responsibility for all our clergy and their youth workers... we support your efforts to guide your parish to 100 percent compliance. Thank you.

*If you misplaced your password, contact your Parish Youth Safety Admin to get it.

For information on Policies for the Safety of Youth and Children, please click https://atlmetropolis.org/policies-for-the-safety-of-youth-and-children!

Please remember that all parishes must comply and sign their parish contracts to host any youth ministry programs or events on the parish level (Sunday School) or to participate on a District or Metropolis Level Events (Retreats, WYR & HDF).

 

Journey of Marriage (Pre-Marital Seminar)

All couples marrying in the Metropolis must attend a Metropolis-sponsored Journey of Marriage seminar prior to their wedding. The couple will present their certificate of completion to their parish priest after the seminar.

To see the full list of seminars in Florida and in our entire Metropolis for 2022 and to register, please visit:
https://atlmetropolis.org/pre-marital-seminars-journey-of-marriage

Registration is online.  Materials costs are included in the registration.  The seminars are currently being conducted by Zoom meeting.

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese News

Continuing Education Retreat from Center for Family Care

08/30/2022

Director of the Archdiocesan Center for Family Care, Fr. Alex Goussetis, meets quarterly with group of Metropolis of Pittsburgh clergyman for fellowship that includes continuing education focused on personal development and refining their pastoral identities and roles as parish priests.
https://www.goarch.org/-/continuing-ed-cfc-2022

Archdiocesan District Youth Office to Hold Altar Boy Retreat

08/25/2022

Archdiocesan District Youth Office to Hold Altar Boy Retreat
https://www.goarch.org/-/archdiocesan-district-youth-office-to-hold-altar-boy-retreat

Singing in the Nave – and Beyond: A Church Music Workshop

08/24/2022

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Church Music Federation Ministry invites you to participate in a day of education and inspiration to introduce the history, theology, benefits, and resources to add congregational singing to parish worship.
https://www.goarch.org/-/singing-in-the-nave-and-beyond-a-church-music-workshop

Metropolis of San Francisco to Host Annual Deacons Retreat

08/24/2022

The Clergy Continuing Education Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco is hosting a retreat for Deacons and Diaconal candidates from October 28 – 30, 2022 at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center in Dunlap, CA.
https://www.goarch.org/-/2022-deacons-retreat-metropolis-sf

Oxford Press Publishes Groundbreaking Book on the Bible in Orthodox Christianity

08/03/2022

Boston— A groundbreaking new text with a foreword by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has been published by Rev. Dr. Eugen J. Pentiuc, the Archbishop Demetrios Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Origins at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.
https://www.goarch.org/-/oxford-press-publishes-groundbreaking-book-bible-in-orthodox-christianity-2022

New Books Available on Orthodox Marketplace

06/02/2022

Three new valuable guides for the Orthodox faithful are now available on Orthodox Marketplace.
https://www.goarch.org/-/orthodox-marketplace-new-books-2022

2022 Directory Now Available Online

01/28/2022

The 2022 Directory of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is now available online at www.goarch.org/directory. The Directory can also be downloaded from the website as a pdf and used as a digital book on tablets, smart phones and other digital reading devices.
https://www.goarch.org/-/2022-directory-1

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Launches New Orthodox Marketplace

09/09/2021

Orthodox Marketplace of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America launched a new store on Wednesday September 7, 2021. The new platform (still at www.orthodoxmarketplace.com ) has many updated features from the previous platform, improving the user interface and enhancing the marketing capabilities of the store.
https://www.goarch.org/-/orthodox-marketplace-new-site

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Acquires Popular Byzantine Chant Resource “AGES Initiatives”

08/31/2021

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has acquired certain assets of the respected AGES Initiatives organization, which has provided digital music for Byzantine Chant utilizing both Byzantine and Western notations and translations of liturgical texts for Orthodox churches around the world since 2012. In that time, AGES Initiatives has developed a full suite of digital texts designed to facilitate the study of Byzantine chant in a variety of languages for those at church, at home, or in the classroom.
https://www.goarch.org/-/2021-08-31-ages-goa-digital-chant-stand
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Ecumenical Patriarchate News

New Saint Canonized in Constantinople

09/01/2022

A new saint has been recognized by the Orthodox Church. In a Wednesday August 31, 2022 ceremony at the Patriarchal Church of St. George
https://www.goarch.org/-/st-vissarion-canonization

Patriarchal Encyclical for the Feast of the Indication 2022

08/30/2022

Most reverend brother Hierarchs and beloved children in the Lord, As we enter, with God’s blessing, the new ecclesiastical year today, we honor with the Feast of the Indiction the “Day of protecting the natural environment” and offer glory and gratitude to the Creator of all for the “great gift of creation.”
https://www.goarch.org/-/encyclical-indication-2022
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