St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Publish Date: 2025-07-27
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (727) 937-3540
  • Fax:
  • (727) 937-1739
  • Street Address:

  • 36 North Pinellas Avenue

  • Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • Mailing Address:

  • 17 East Tarpon Avenue

  • Tarpon Springs, FL 34689


Contact Information




Services Schedule

Sundays / Κυριακή
7:45am - Matins / Όρθρος
9:00am - Divine Liturgy (Greek) / Θεία Λειτουργία / (English) / Θεία Λειτουργία

Monday through Saturday

 


Past Bulletins


Dean's Message

Most Holy Theotokos, Save Us!

As we approach the “Fifteen Days of August” dedicated to the All-Holy Mother of God, we should remember that we each have an intercessor before God. For fifteen days, the Church blesses us with the opportunity to come together as an Orthodox Christian Family and offer our prayers to God and sing hymns in honor of His All-Holy Mother. I invite you to make the time each evening, and join your Orthodox Christian Family in Church. I also invite you to submit names of family and friends to be included in the prayers offered each night in the Church. There are forms available in the Narthex. Paraklesis begins most evenings at 6pm, except for every Saturday, and on August 5th and August 14th, when we will pray the Great Vespers service. Join your voice with our voices and pray for the health and salvation of the world. 

August 1st at 6pm we will offer a special service of Holy Unction combined with Paraklesis. 

To the Theotokos, let us run now most fervently,

As sinners and lowly ones,

Let us fall down in repentance,

Crying from the depths of our soul:

Lady, come and help us,

Have compassion upon us;

Hasten now for we are lost

In the host of our errors;

Do not turn your servants away,

For you alone are a hope to us.

 

Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.

  

O Theotokos, we shall never be silent.

Of your mighty acts, all we the unworthy;

Had you not stood to intercede for us

Who would have delivered us,

From the numerous perils?

Who would have preserved us all

Until now with our freedom?

O Lady, we shall not depart from you;

For you always save your servants,

From all tribulation.

+Rev Protopresbyter Athanasios C Haros

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Fr. Theofanis

This Sunday’s epistle reminds us of something very important. Saint Paul’s words are not just for Timothy, they’re for all of us. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get distracted and forget what truly matters. Paul encourages us to stay strong in our faith, rooted in the grace of Jesus Christ.

Let us remember that Paul encourages us to be "strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." This means not relying solely on our own strength, but trusting in the power and support that come from Christ and His Church. In our modern lives, with social media, peer pressure, and daily stresses, it’s vital that we stay connected to Christ through prayer, participating in the sacraments, and living according to His teachings.

Let us also take to heart the symbols Paul uses, soldiers, athletes, and farmers. These images remind us that living as a Christian requires discipline, focus, and perseverance. We need to be disciplined in prayer, in reading Scripture, and in making choices that honor God. The teachings of our Church give us the guidance and strength to stay on that path, no matter what challenges we face.

As I want to congratulate the “Greece women’s national water polo team” for winning the World Cup for the second time, I also want to share the inspiring attitude they expressed in their interview. They said they didn’t focus on the other teams or be afraid of their opponents. Instead, they focused only on themselves, on playing their best and doing their job well. That’s how they achieved victory.

In the same way, we can do the same with our faith. Instead of worrying about what others might say or do, let’s focus on our relationship with Christ and living according to His teachings. When we keep our eyes on Him and stay committed, just like those athletes, we can overcome any challenge.

Most importantly, let us remember Jesus, His death and glorious resurrection. The heart of our faith is His victory over death. When life becomes confusing or difficult, we turn to Him, trusting that He has already won the final victory. Our Church teaches us to stay close through the Eucharist, Confession, and prayer, which keep us connected to His grace and hope.

So, let us not forget the importance of holding onto our faith and the teachings of our Church. They are not just old rules, they’re the foundation that keeps us grounded, hopeful, and strong. 
Amen.

+Papa Fanis

 

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A Hymn for Every Feast: The Katavasias of the Year

The Katavasias of Summer: The Lord is My Strength

Each summer, the Church gives us a beautiful set of katavasias—often called the Summer Katavasias—chanted during Matins in August leading up to the Dormition of the Theotokos. These poetic hymns are rich in biblical imagery and theological depth. One central theme echoes through them like a refrain: God is our strength. He is mighty to save, and He delights in strengthening the humble. Let’s unpack the message behind these hymns.

In the First Ode of the Summer Katavasias, we are reminded of the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, and how God parted the waters of the Red Sea through Moses, in order for His people to cross on dry ground. The ode focuses on the defeat of Pharaoh and his armies who pursued the people of God, having been drowned when the waters of the sea returned. When the Israelites beheld this, they rejoiced and exclaimed, “Let us sing to our God, for He is greatly glorified.” In this hymn, the Church is reminding us that God is our mighty Savior. 

The defeat of the enemies of God’s people is further elaborated upon in the Third Ode, wherein we chant “Weakened is the bow of mighty men, and those who are weak are girded with strength from our righteous God. For this reason, as it is written, my heart is strengthened in the Lord.” This theme calls to mind the words of our Lord Jesus Christ to St. Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9).” It also reminds us that “whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted (Matt. 23:12).”

In the Fourth Ode of the Summer Katavasias, we see how this same mighty God, who split the ocean and saved the Israelites from the hands of Pharaoh’s armies, and of whom King David chanted saying “the Lord is our strength and our song (Ps. 118:14),” is the God who became incarnate for us – Christ Jesus our Lord. The same God who was present with Adam and Eve in Eden, who saved Noah from the Great Flood, who blessed Abraham’s offspring, who was present in the burning bush and spoke to the Prophet Moses on Mt. Sinai, this same God of whom all the Psalms speak is the divine Logos who assumed flesh for our sake. This is the “glorious divine economy” of which we chant in the Fourth Ode – that by assuming human flesh our Lord would redeem our very nature from corruption, “so as to free from error those who cry, Glory to Your strength, O Lord my God.”

In every trial and every weakness, we are reminded that our strength is not our own—it is Christ who sustains, delivers, and empowers us to overcome. Just as He parted the sea and raised the lowly, He strengthens us today. “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength (Phil. 4:13).”

 Philip Carallo

St Nicholas Cathedral Protopsaltis  

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Saints and Feasts

July 27

7th Sunday of Matthew


July 27

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer

This Saint, who had Nicomedia as his homeland, was the son of Eustorgius and Eubula. His father was an idolater, but his mother was a Christian from her ancestors. It was through her that he was instructed in piety, and still later, he was catechized in the Faith of Christ by Saint Hermolaus (see July 26) and baptized by him. Being proficient in the physician's vocation, he practiced it in a philanthropic manner, healing every illness more by the grace of Christ than by medicines. Thus, although his parents had named him Pantoleon ("in all things a lion"), because of the compassion he showed for the souls and bodies of all, he was worthily renamed Panteleimon, meaning "all-merciful." On one occasion, when he restored the sight of a certain blind man by calling on the Divine Name, he enlightened also the eyes of this man's soul to the knowledge of the truth. This also became the cause for the martyrdom of him who had been blind, since when he was asked by whom and in what manner his eyes had been opened, in imitation of that blind man of the Gospel he confessed with boldness both who the physician was and the manner of his healing. For this he was put to death immediately. Panteleimon was arrested also, and having endured many wounds, he was finally beheaded in the year 305, during the reign of Maximian. Saint Panteleimon is one of the Holy Unmercenaries, and is held in special honor among them, even as Saint George is among the Martyrs.


July 27

Nicholas of Novgorod the fool-for-Christ


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Cathedral Listings

SATURDAY MEMORIALS 

No Memorials

   SUNDAY MEMORIALS  

Panagiotis George Stamos - 40 days

Maria Piliakos - 3 months

Panagiotis Fotios Stamos - 3 months

Theothoros Froustis - 9 months

Emanuel 'Manoli' Ioannidis - 9 months

George Korfias - 1 year

                                                                                                                                                                                 THIS SUNDAY'S COFFEE HOUR IS SPONSORED BY:

St. Nicholas Soup Kitchen

        All ministries wishing to sign up and host the Sunday Coffee Hour please contact Chris Palaidis at 727-808-3895.

         Memorial & Artoklasia Service Planning                  

If you are in need of a Memorial, or are contemplating having an Artoklasia Service, call our Parish Office at (727) 937-3540 to have the names put in the bulletin.

Kollyva (μνημόσυνα) for memorials can be ordered through:

Antonia Korfias (727) 937-8785

Evangelia Stavropoulos (727) 937-5649

Afrodity Tassopoulos (727) 674-3304

*Contact info for these preparers is provided as a service to parishioners and does not imply endorsement.

  *THE DEADLINE IS MONDAY 5PM FOR ALL BULLETIN INFORMATION*

40 Day Prayer List

Kosta, Fotis, Claudine, Vagelis, Louisa, Kalliopi, Valantis, Maria, Stavroula, Valantou, Stella,  Evangelia, Fr. Stephen and Presvytera, Irene, George

 

*To add a loved one to this list, please contact Marie at the church office on Mondays by 5:00 pm: [email protected]  (727) 937-3540. 

A Prayer for Healing

"Heavenly Father, physician of our souls and bodies, who have sent Your only-begotten Son and our Lord Jesus Christ to heal every sickness and infirmity, visit and heal me, Your servant, from all physical and spiritual ailments through the grace of Your Christ.  Grant me patience in this sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health.  Lord, You have taught us through Your word to pray for each other that we may be healed.  I pray that You heal me as Your servant and grant me the gift of complete health.  For You are the source of healing and to You I give glory, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen."

 

Our Priests are Here for You

If you, or a loved one, would like to request a priestly visit due to illness or extenuating circumstances, please call Father Athanasios (727) 741-0139 or Father Theofanis Katsiklis Makris at 727-277-6910.

If you are in spiritual need, Father Athanasios wants to make himself available to you, and asks you to please call/text or email him directly, rather than through social media.
 
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2025 St. Nicholas Parish Council Pangari Rotation Sunday Schedule

 February 2, 2025 – July 27, 2025

 

PC Teams for rotation begins Sunday, 02/02/2025 with Team 2 on Duty

**Both PC Teams on duty on Palm Sunday - Sunday, April 13, 2025

 PC Holy Week Schedule to be sent March, 2025; will include Pascha, April 20, 2025

 

February 9, 23; March 9, 23; April 6, **13; May 4, 18; June 1, 15, 29; July13, 27

Team 1:

Michael A. Samarkos

Anna Billiris

Nomikos Christoforos

Dr. John Forcella, Jr.

Themis Fountotos Tezza

Efthimios Klimis

John Lulias

 

February 2, 16; March 2, 16, 30; **April 13, 27; May 11, 25; June 8, 22; July 6, 20

Team 2:

Harry Andropoulos

Stratis Christakis

Rena Faklis

Emmanuel Gombos

Karen Koulias

Rosanne Pappas

Tony Zaronias

 

Looking For More Information on St. Nicholas?

Parish Financial Reports for St. Nicholas are available here!

Parish Council and Assembly Minutes for St. Nicholas are available here!

 

 

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal 2nd Mode

Angelic powers appeared at Your tomb, and those guarding it became like dead, and at Your grave Mary was standing, seeking Your most pure body. You plundered Hades, not being tempted by it; You encountered the virgin, granting life. O Lord, who rose from the dead, glory to You!
Ἀγγελικαὶ Δυνάμεις ἐπὶ τὸ μνῆμά σου, καὶ οἱ φυλάσσοντες ἀπενεκρώθησαν, καὶ ἵστατο Μαρία ἐν τῷ τάφῳ, ζητοῦσα τὸ ἄχραντόν σου σῶμα. Ἐσκύλευσας τὸν ᾍδην, μὴ πειρασθεὶς ὑπ' αὐτοῦ, ὑπήντησας τῇ Παρθένῳ, δωρούμενος τὴν ζωήν, ὁ ἀναστὰς ἐκ των νεκρῶν, Κύριε δόξα σοι.

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Panteleimon in the 3rd Mode

O holy prizewinner and healer Panteleimon, intercede with the merciful God that He grant unto our souls forgiveness of offences.
Αθλοφόρε άγιε, καί ιαματικέ Παντελεήμον, πρέσβευε τώ ελεήμονι Θεώ, ίνα πταισμάτων άφεσιν, παράσχη ταίς ψυχαίς ημών.

Apolytikion of the Church in the 4th Mode

An example of the Faith and a life of humility. As a teacher of abstinence you did inspire and lead your flock and through the truthfulness of your deeds were exalted by greatness through your humility; uplifting all and by poverty gaining wealth. Father and Hierarch St. Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God, that our souls may be saved.

Κανόνα πίστεως και εικόνα πραότητος, εγκρατείας διδάσκαλον, ανέδειξέ σε τη ποίμνη σου, η των πραγμάτων αλήθεια δια τούτο εκτήσω τη ταπεινώσει τα υψηλά, τη πτωχεία τα πλούσια, Πάτερ Ιεράρχα Νικόλαε, πρέσβευε Χριστώ τω Θεώ, σωθήναι τας ψυχάς ημών.

Seasonal Kontakion in the Grave Mode

You were transfigured upon the mount, O Christ our God, and Your disciples, in so far as they could bear, beheld Your glory. Thus, when they see You crucified, they may understand Your voluntary passion, and proclaim to the world that You are truly the effulgence of the Father.
Επί τού όρους μετεμορφώθης, καί ως εχώρουν οι Μαθηταί σου τήν δόξαν σου, Χριστέ ο Θεός εθεάσαντο, ίνα όταν σε ίδωσι σταυρούμενον, τό μέν πάθος νοήσωσιν εκούσιον, τώ δέ κόσμω κηρύξωσιν, ότι σύ υπάρχεις αληθώς, τού Πατρός τό απαύγασμα.
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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Seventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:1-10

On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him." Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first; and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying and the napkin, which had been on His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the scripture, that He must rise from the dead. Then the disciples went back to their homes.

Seventh Orthros Gospel
Κατὰ Ἰωάννην 20:1-10

Τῇ μιᾷ τῶν Σαββάτων Μαρία ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ ἔρχεται πρωῒ σκοτίας ἔτι οὔσης, εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον· καὶ βλέπει τὸν λίθον ἠρμένον ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου. Τρέχει οὖν, καὶ ἔρχεται πρὸς Σίμωνα Πέτρον, καὶ πρὸς τὸν ἄλλον μαθητήν, ὃν ἐφίλει ὁ Ἰησοῦς, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· ᾞραν τὸν Κύριον ἐκ τοῦ μνημείου, καὶ οὐκ οἴδαμεν ποῦ ἔθηκαν αὐτόν. Ἐξῆλθεν οὖν ὁ Πέτρος καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητής, καὶ ἤρχοντο εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον. Ἔτρεχον δὲ οἱ δύο ὁμοῦ· καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς προέδραμε τάχιον τοῦ Πέτρου, καὶ ἦλθε πρῶτος εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ παρακύψας, βλέπει κείμενα τὰ ὀθόνια· οὐ μέντοι εἰσῆλθεν. Ἔρχεται οὖν Σίμων Πέτρος ἀκολουθῶν αὐτῷ, καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ θεωρεῖ τὰ ὀθόνια κείμενα· καὶ τὸ σουδάριον, ὃ ἦν ἐπὶ τῆς κεφαλῆς αὐτοῦ, οὐ μετὰ τῶν ὀθονίων κείμενον, ἀλλὰ χωρὶς ἐντετυλιγμένον εἰς ἕνα τόπον. Τότε οὖν εἰσῆλθε καὶ ὁ ἄλλος μαθητὴς ὁ ἐλθὼν πρῶτος εἰς τὸ μνημεῖον, καὶ εἶδε, καὶ ἐπίστευσεν. Οὐδέπω γὰρ ᾔδεισαν τὴν Γραφήν, ὅτι δεῖ αὐτὸν ἐκ νεκρῶν ἀναστῆναι. Ἀπῆλθον οὖν πάλιν πρὸς ἑαυτοὺς οἱ μαθηταί.


Epistle Reading

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer
The Reading is from St. Paul's Second Letter to Timothy 2:1-10

Timothy, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to satisfy the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops. Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.

Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered. Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus with its eternal glory.

Panteleimon the Great Martyr & Healer
Πρὸς Τιμόθεον β' 2:1-10

Τέκνον Τιμόθεε, ἐνδυναμοῦ ἐν τῇ χάριτι τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Καὶ ἃ ἤκουσας παρʼ ἐμοῦ διὰ πολλῶν μαρτύρων, ταῦτα παράθου πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις, οἵτινες ἱκανοὶ ἔσονται καὶ ἑτέρους διδάξαι. Σὺ οὖν κακοπάθησον ὡς καλὸς στρατιώτης Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ. Οὐδεὶς στρατευόμενος ἐμπλέκεται ταῖς τοῦ βίου πραγματείαις, ἵνα τῷ στρατολογήσαντι ἀρέσῃ. Ἐὰν δὲ καὶ ἀθλῇ τις, οὐ στεφανοῦται ἐὰν μὴ νομίμως ἀθλήσῃ. Τὸν κοπιῶντα γεωργὸν δεῖ πρῶτον τῶν καρπῶν μεταλαμβάνειν. Νόει ἃ λέγω· δῴη γάρ σοι ὁ κύριος σύνεσιν ἐν πᾶσιν. Μνημόνευε Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν ἐγηγερμένον ἐκ νεκρῶν, ἐκ σπέρματος Δαυίδ, κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιόν μου· ἐν ᾧ κακοπαθῶ μέχρι δεσμῶν, ὡς κακοῦργος· ἀλλʼ ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ οὐ δέδεται. Διὰ τοῦτο πάντα ὑπομένω διὰ τοὺς ἐκλεκτούς, ἵνα καὶ αὐτοὶ σωτηρίας τύχωσιν τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ, μετὰ δόξης αἰωνίου.


Gospel Reading

7th Sunday of Matthew
The Reading is from Matthew 9:27-35

At that time, as Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." Then he touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it done to you." And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly charged them, "See that no one knows it." But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.

As they were going away, behold, a dumb demoniac was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the dumb man spoke; and the crowds marveled, saying, "Never was anything like this seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He casts out demons by the prince of demons."

And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.

7th Sunday of Matthew
Κατὰ Ματθαῖον 9:27-35

Τῷ καιρῷ ἐκείνῳ, παράγοντι ἐκεῖθεν τῷ ᾿Ιησοῦ ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ δύο τυφλοὶ κράζοντες καὶ λέγοντες· ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς, υἱὲ Δαυΐδ. ἐλθόντι δὲ εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ τυφλοί, καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς· πιστεύετε ὅτι δύναμαι τοῦτο ποιῆσαι; λέγουσιν αὐτῷ· ναί, Κύριε. τότε ἥψατο τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν λέγων· κατὰ τὴν πίστιν ὑμῶν γενηθήτω ὑμῖν. καὶ ἀνεῴχθησαν αὐτῶν οἱ ὀφθαλμοί· καὶ ἐνεβριμήσατο αὐτοῖς ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς λέγων· ὁρᾶτε μηδεὶς γινωσκέτω. οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες διεφήμισαν αὐτὸν ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ γῇ ἐκείνῃ.

Αὐτῶν δὲ ἐξερχομένων ἰδοὺ προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ ἄνθρωπον κωφὸν δαιμονιζόμενον· καὶ ἐκβληθέντος τοῦ δαιμονίου ἐλάλησεν ὁ κωφός, καὶ ἐθαύμασαν οἱ ὄχλοι λέγοντες ὅτι οὐδέποτε ἐφάνη οὕτως ἐν τῷ ᾿Ισραήλ. οἱ δὲ Φαρισαῖοι ἔλεγον· ἐν τῷ ἄρχοντι τῶν δαιμονίων ἐκβάλλει τὰ δαιμόνια.

Καὶ περιῆγεν ὁ ᾿Ιησοῦς τὰς πόλεις πάσας καὶ τὰς κώμας διδάσκων ἐν ταῖς συναγωγαῖς αὐτῶν καὶ κηρύσσων τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας καὶ θεραπεύων πᾶσαν νόσον καὶ πᾶσαν μαλακίαν ἐν τῷ λαῷ.


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Wisdom of the Fathers

He puts an end to the woman's fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her faith to all, so as to provoke the rest also to emulation ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

And then at last He for His part lays His hand upon them, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And this He does to confirm their faith, and to show that they are participators in the good work ...
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 32 on Matthew 9, 4th Century

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Important Updates From Our Ministries

Philoptochos (A Friend of the Poor) Ministry

Philoptochos Circle Logo

 ST NICHOLAS PHILOPTOCHOS

 Hours of Operation
Mon: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed-Fri: 10:00 AM -12:00 Noon
18 Hibiscus Street (located directly behind St Nicholas Cathedral) 

National Philoptochos Mission Statement
To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund-raising efforts. 

If you would like to make a difference, learn from others and create relationships that will last a lifetime please send your name, e-mail. phone number and address to:

St Nicholas Philoptochos
PO Box 2043
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Annual Membership Fee of $35.00 assists Philoptochos to continue serving the poor.

Full Membership: 

Women of the Greek Orthodox Faith, of at least 18 years of age, shall be eligible for full membership in the Society.

Associate Membership:

An Associate Member shall enjoy all privileges of membership, except the right to vote or hold office.

The following persons shall be eligible for associate membership:

  1. A non-Greek Orthodox woman married to a Greek Orthodox man.
  2.  Greek Orthodox men. 
  3.  A non-Greek Orthodox man married to a Greek Orthodox woman.

St Nicholas Kitchen

Saint Nicholas Kitchen is an outreach ministry of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral that provides hot meals, helping hands and meaningful relationships to the impoverished in our community. The heart for this ministry is illustrated in the book of Matthew 25:35-36:

 “….For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me….”

St. Nicholas Kitchen will continue preparing the Monday meals from 7:30 – 11:00 am. The meals will be delivered Monday's to the new Hope Center at the Sheppard center where the meals will be given to those in need by their, and our volunteers. We still need volunteers, food and monetary donations. Meals will be served from 11:00 – 12:00 pm. For further information, please call Chris Palaidis at (727) 808-3895.

 


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Master Calendar

  • Master Calendar

    July 27 to August 10, 2025

    Sunday, July 27

    7:45AM Orthros/Matins

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Monday, July 28

    8:00AM Soup Kitchen Meal

    9:00AM Orthros/Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    Tuesday, July 29

    6:00PM YAL Basketball

    7:00PM Boy Scouts

    Wednesday, July 30

    6:30PM Restoration Committee Meeting

    7:00PM Byzantine Choir

    Thursday, July 31

    11:00AM Spiritual Court

    6:00PM YAL Basketball

    Friday, August 1

    9:00AM Orthros

    6:00PM Holy Unction w/ Paraklesis

    Saturday, August 2

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, August 3

    7:45AM Orthros/Matins

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    Monday, August 4

    8:00AM Soup Kitchen Meal

    5:00PM Dance ministry

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    Tuesday, August 5

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM YAL Basketball

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    7:00PM Boy Scouts

    7:00PM Lecture Series Committee

    Wednesday, August 6

    9:00AM Orthros/Matins

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    7:00PM Byzantine Choir

    Thursday, August 7

    9:00AM Orthros

    6:00PM YAL Basketball

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    6:30PM Choir Practice

    7:00PM PC Meeting

    Friday, August 8

    9:00AM Orthros

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

    Saturday, August 9

    9:00AM Sunday School Staff Retreat

    9:00AM Orthros

    10:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Great Vespers

    Sunday, August 10

    7:45AM Orthros/Matins

    9:00AM Divine Liturgy

    6:00PM Paraklesis to the Theotokos

  • Tampa Bay Regional Greek Orthodox Calendar

    July 31 to July 31, 2025

    Thursday, July 31

    11:00AM Spiritual Court

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