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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2024-01-21
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Gospel and Epistle Readings
Saints and Feasts
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Weekly Sunday Bulletin
Hymns of the Day
Archdiocese News
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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (201) 652-4774 for emergencies: 201 870 2676
  • Fax:
  • (201) 652-0789
  • Street Address:

  • 467 Grandview Avenue

  • Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Contact Information

Reverend Basil C. Gikas
Pastor

frbill@stnicholasnj.org | 201 652 4774 ext. 12

Ms. Rula Thasites
Administrator

office@stnicholasnj.org | 201 652 4774 ext. 10

Services Schedule

 

Sundays in the fall, winter & spring:

Matins: 9 a.m. &  Divine Liturgy 10a.m. except during the summer

 

Summer hours for Sundays in July and August:

Matins: 8:30a.m.  & Divine Liturgy 9:30a.m.

Past Bulletins


Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eleventh Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 21:14-25

At that time, Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. And he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." He said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you girded yourself and walked where you would; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish to go." (This he said to show by what death he was to glorify God.) And after this he said to him, "Follow me." Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!" The saying spread abroad among the brethren that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?" This is the disciple who is bearing witness to these things, and who has written these things; and we know that his testimony is true. But there are also many other things which Jesus did; were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Plagal Fourth Mode. Psalm 75.11,1.
Make your vows to the Lord our God and perform them.
Verse: God is known in Judah; his name is great in Israel.

The reading is from St. Paul's Letter to the Colossians 3:4-11.

Brethren, when Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. In these you once walked, when you lived in them. But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Here there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free man, but Christ is all, and in all.

Gospel Reading

12th Sunday of Luke
The Reading is from Luke 17:12-19

At that time, as Jesus entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices and said: "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us." When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus's feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus: "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" And he said to him: "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."

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Saints and Feasts

Allsaint
January 21

Martyrs Neophytos, Agnes, Patroclus, Maximus the Greek and Eugene of Trebizond

Lepers
January 21

12th Sunday of Luke

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January 21

Maximus the Confessor

The divine Maximus, who was from Constantinople, sprang from an illustrious family. He was a lover of wisdom and an eminent theologian. At first, he was the chief private secretary of the Emperor Heraclius and his grandson Constans. When the Monothelite heresy became predominant in the royal court, out of hatred for this error the Saint departed for the Monastery at Chrysopolis (Scutari), of which he later became the abbot. When Constans tried to constrain him either to accept the Monothelite teaching, or to stop speaking and writing against it - neither of which the Saint accepted to do - his tongue was uprooted and his right hand was cut off, and he was sent into exile where he reposed in 662. At the time only he and his few disciples were Orthodox in the East (See also August 13).

Allsaint
January 21

Neophytos the Martyr of Nicaea

The Martyr Neophytos, who was from Nicea in Bithynia, was the son of pious parents, Theodore and Florence. Led by grace from his childhood, he took up his dwelling in a cave upon Mount Olympus at the age of nine and lived there in asceticism and prayer. At the age of fifteen, during the reign of Diocletian about the year 290, he presented himself to the local Governor named Decius. Roused to fury by his unexpected boldness, Decius had him scourged, then laid out on a bed of fire. When he had been preserved by grace through these torments, he gave him up to wild beasts. But since the Saint remained unharmed, a certain pagan fell on him with a sword and slew him.

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January 22

Timothy the Apostle of the 70

The Apostle Timothy, who was from Lystra of Lycaonia, was born of a Greek (that is, pagan) father and a Jewish mother. His mother's name was Eunice, and his grandmother's name was Lois (II Tim. 1:5). He became the disciple of the Apostle Paul when the latter first preached there, and he followed St. Paul during the whole period of the Apostle's preaching. Afterwards, Timothy was consecrated by him as first Bishop of the church in Ephesus. Under the supervision of John the Evangelist, who governed all the churches in Asia, he completed his life as a martyr in the year 97. He was stoned to death by the heathens, because, as some surmise, he opposed the festival held in honor of Artemis (Diana). The Apostle Paul's First and Second Epistles to Timothy were written to him.

Anastasiospersian
January 22

The Righteous Martyr Anastasius of Persia

Saint Anastasius was a Persian by race, the son of a Magus, and a soldier in the Persian army in the days of Chosroes II, King of Persia, and Heraclius, Emperor of New Rome. The Saint's Persian name was Magundat.

When Chosroes captured Jerusalem in the year 614 and took the Precious Cross away captive, Magundat heard the report of the miracles that came to pass through the Cross of our salvation. Being of a prudent mind, perplexed that an instrument of torture should be so highly honored by the Christians, yet seized with longing to learn their Faith, he diligently sought out instruction in the whole divine dispensation of Christ: His Incarnation, Passion, and Resurrection. When he learned what he sought to know, his soul was filled with wonder and joy. Withdrawing to the Holy City, he was baptized by Saint Modestus, Patriarch of Jerusalem, and became a monk, receiving the new name of Anastasius.

As he read the lives of the Saints and the accounts of the holy Martyrs, his heart was kindled with love for them to such a degree that he prayed to be counted worthy of a martyr's end like unto theirs. Finally, unable to contain his longing, he left his monastery. Encountering certain Persian Magi at Caesarea, he rebuked them for their delusion. Since Palestine was still held in the captivity of the Persians, he was taken before the Persian ruler, questioned, beaten, and imprisoned. He was then taken with other captives to Persia, where, after many tortures, refusing to espouse again the error of his fathers, he was hanged up by one hand, strangled with a noose, and beheaded. The translation of his holy relics is celebrated on the 24th of this month.

Allsaint
January 22

Joseph the Sanctified

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January 22

Timothy the Apostle of the 70

The Apostle Timothy, who was from Lystra of Lycaonia, was born of a Greek (that is, pagan) father and a Jewish mother. His mother's name was Eunice, and his grandmother's name was Lois (II Tim. 1:5). He became the disciple of the Apostle Paul when the latter first preached there, and he followed St. Paul during the whole period of the Apostle's preaching. Afterwards, Timothy was consecrated by him as first Bishop of the church in Ephesus. Under the supervision of John the Evangelist, who governed all the churches in Asia, he completed his life as a martyr in the year 97. He was stoned to death by the heathens, because, as some surmise, he opposed the festival held in honor of Artemis (Diana). The Apostle Paul's First and Second Epistles to Timothy were written to him.

Allsaint
January 23

Righteous Father Dionysius of Olympus

Clement
January 23

Hieromartyr Clement, Bishop of Ancyra

Saint Clement, who was from Ancyra in Galatia, was the son of an unbelieving father, but a believing mother whose name was Sophia. At first he lived as a monk, later he became the bishop of his city. He suffered so many things in confession of the Faith in Christ, that the time of his sufferings and struggles stretched out over a period of twenty-eight years. Finally he and Saint Agathangelus (who was from Rome) were beheaded together during the reign of Diocletian and Maximian, in the year 296.

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upcoming events

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Weekly Sunday Bulletin

WELCOME!  If you are a visitor or a guest and you are with us for the first time, please let us know by completing a welcome card. Also, please join us next door for the fellowship hour. We are happy to have you with us!

Memorials & Trisagia: A 40 day memorial for Stephanie Caroline Cilento, ccherished daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece; 5 year memorial of Antonios Livos, ccherished husband, father and grandfather.  

a6 month memorial forGeorge Aslanis beloved brother of Sophia Nicolaides, brother-in-law of Nicos Nicolaides and uncle of Aliki Bieltz and Christine Phommathep; 10 year Trisagion for Christaki Tsapatsoulis beloved father of Nicos Nicolaides, Clea Hoppas and Demetris Nicolaides; father-in-law of Sophia Nicolaides; grandfather of Aliki Bieltz, Christine Phommathep, Tina Allocco, Maria Hoppas.

A 2 year memorial for Constantine Kominos, beloved husband of Zoe; adored father of Arthur, Nicholas and Alexandra. Beloved son of Stratoula and the late Arthur K. also beloved to Irene Kaliambakos and her husband Constantine; dear nephew, cousin, uncle and a friend to many family members.

A 9 month Trisagion for Elektra A. Poulelli and a 13 year Trisagion for Nikolaos Poulellis, beloved mom and dad to Zoe Kominos and Irene Kaliambakos and her husband Constantine. Adored grandma and grandpa to Arthur, Nicholas, Alexandra, Nikos and Christos. Beloved sister, brother, Thia, Thio cousin to many dear family members.

A 14 year memorial for Anthoula Kyriacou, beloved wife of George, mother of Christopher, Dean and his wife Adriana, Stefanie and her husband Rich. Beloved Yiayia to Caitlyn, Maddison, Nickolas, Matthew, Alexander, Zoie and Krystiana.

May their memory be eternal.

Fellowship hour is sponsored by the Cilento-Livos, Nicolaides and Kominos families.

Today is Vasilopita Sunday we will distribute Vasilopites to our ministries/organizations.

 

Tray Collection: Saint Basil Academy - collection taken by our Ladies Philoptochos.


Greek Letters Celebration: Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tenafly, NJ. All are welcome to attend!

 

Upcoming Church Service: The Three Hierarchs - Basil the Great, John Chrysostom & Gregory the Theologian: Tuesday, January 30th is the feast day of the Three Hierarchs.  Orthros begins at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00am. Many years (Chronia Polla) to those who celebrate!

 

Religious Education News:

Friday, February 9 at 7pm Movie Night (free!): The Chosen at AMC theatres in Paramus sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48ADA82BA2FC1-47203594-thechosen

Sunday, February 4 we will be hosting our annual Godparent Sunday Brunch, immediately following church services. We encourage all godparents to attend this celebration with godchildren by preparing for and receiving Holy Communion together.

 

Scripture Talk: Join us… for a weekly virtual Bible study on Tuesday Nights, from 7-8 pm EST, on Zoom.     Each week, a different Orthodox priest from around the country helps guide our discussion.     Contact CHRISTOS AGRAPIDIS FOR INFO AT CEA.NJ9@GMAIL.COM

Archdiocesan Directory: The 2024 Archdiocese Annual Directory (formerly Annual Yearbook) is now available online at https://www.goarch.org/directory

 

Parish Council: The first Parish Council meeting of 2024 will be held on Thursday, January 25th at 7:30pm in the conference room.

 

Outreach: Saint Nicholas Ladies Philoptochos are collecting warm winter blankets, new or cleaned & slightly used, single or full size, for the Soup Run NYC, for the homeless through January 23rd. Please drop off at the Conference Room. For further information contact Peggy Goulet 201-248-0605 or Peggoul2@aol.com. Thank you and God bless you for your donations.

 

new ministry: moms’ & children’s coffee CLUTCH OUR NEXT gathering IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 @ 11:30a.m.  in our fellowship hall. contact fr. bill frbill@stnicholasnj.org or dr. eva krias ekrias1@gmail.com for more info.

Save the Date: Saint Nicholas 2nd Annual Men’s Fellowship Breakfast "Hold onto your Ladder”--   Saturday, March 2nd8:30-11:00 am. Men of all ages, teens and up are cordially invited to attend breakfast, fellowship together, and hear a guest speaker share his inspiring story and more!!!  An amazing and inspiring time will once again be had by all!!  No charge, but for planning purposes, please RSVP to antonayvas@gmail.com or call the church office by February 25th to register.  You don't want to miss this!

 

House/ Business Blessings 2024: To have your home and/or business blessed for 2024, please complete a blue request form and insert in the drop box in the narthex or mail it to the parish office or send your request to Fr. Bill frbill@stnicholasnj.org or call 201 652 4774 ext. 12

 

2024 Stewardship Campaign:God calls on us to cheerfully offer our time, talent, and treasure to our Lord in appreciation for the gifts He has blessed us with. Our annual stewardship program provides the majority of funding for Saint Nicholas, and your offering enables our church to carry out Her mission to bring Christ and Orthodoxy into the lives and hearts of all we serve.

To obtain your 2024 stewardship pledge card, just pick one up in the church Narthex. Additionally, you can make your pledge online by going to our church website https://www.stnicholasnj.org

 

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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Fourth Mode

From on high didst Thou descend, O Compassionate One; to burial of three days hast Thou submitted that Thou mightest free us from our passions. O our Life and Resurrection, Lord, glory be to Thee.

Apolytikion for Maximus the Confessor in the Plagal Fourth Mode

Guide of Orthodoxy, teacher of piety and holiness, luminary of the world, God-inspired adornment of monastics, O wise Maximos, by thy teachings thou hast enlightened all, O harp of the Spirit. Intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

SAINT NICHOLAS ARCHBISHOP OF MYRA IN LYCIA in the First Mode

 

The truth of things has revealed you to your flock as a rule of faith, an icon of meekness, and a teacher of temperance; for this cause, you have achieved the heights by humility, riches by poverty.  O Father and Hierarch Nicholas, intercede with Christ our God that our souls be saved.

Seasonal Kontakion in the First Mode

Your birth sanctified a Virgin's womb and properly blessed the hands of Symeon. Having now come and saved us O Christ our God, give peace to Your commonwealth in troubled times and strengthen those in authority, whom You love, as only the loving One.

The translations of hymns are under copyright and used by permission. All rights reserved. These works may not be further reproduced, in print or on other websites or in any other form, without the prior written authorization of the copyright holder:

  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Apolytikion for Maximus the Confessor in the Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
  • Seasonal Kontakion in the First Tone © Narthex Press
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    Archdiocese News

    Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Celebrates Epiphany at Mount Athos

    01/19/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-celebrates-epiphany-at-mount-athos?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    On January 19, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America officiated a vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Epiphany at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos on Mount Athos. Clergy and pilgrims joined Archbishop Elpidophoros for this special service. The intricate iconography and beauty of the monastery glistened under the soft lighting of the candles used during the service, truly embodying a sacred atmosphere.


    Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrives at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos at Mount Athos

    01/18/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-arrives-at-the-holy-monastery-of-xenophontos-at-mount-athos?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America arrives at the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos of at Mount Athos where he will spend four days and oficiate at a vigil vigil and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast Day of the Epiphany as well as the blessing of the waters on January 19.


    Sunday Sermon Series Twelfth Sunday of Luke January 21 Luke 17:12-19

    01/18/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/sunday-sermon-series-twelfth-sunday-of-luke-january-21-luke-17-12-19?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    This week, find insights about the upcoming Gospel reading, where we learn about ten lepers who came to Jesus for healing. What did He ask of them? And why did only one of them show gratitude? Also, in what ways do we resemble the lepers and how does Jesus heal us?


    GOA Center for Family Care Launches Small Group Guide, "Investing in Your Marriage"

    01/17/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/goa-center-for-family-care-launches-small-group-guide-investing-in-your-marriage-?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    This series is intended for small-group marriage ministry. It consists of six short clips taken from the webinar “Investing in Your Marriage,” featuring Dr. Ary Christofidis, a licensed clinical psychologist and director of the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute in Chicago.


    EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY – Online Information Session – February 5, 2024

    01/17/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/effective-christian-ministry-online-information-session-february-5-2024?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    The National Y2AM Department is pleased to announce it is offering an Effective Christian Ministry (ECM) Online Info Session. Effective Christian Ministry (ECM) combines the timeless wisdom of the Church with current research on faith formation to equip people to identify the 5 needs in the lives of young people, address the 5 challenges they face today, and implement the 5 practices that help to form faithful Orthodox Christians. ECM provides multiple levels of training for anyone who wants to lead young people to Christ – including ministry leaders, parents, clergy, youth workers, and teachers.


    Metropolis of Pittsburgh Oratorical Education Sunday

    01/17/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolis-of-pittsburgh-oratorical-education-sunday?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    In our Metropolis, Sunday, January 21 is designated as Oratorical Education Sunday.


    St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York Supports 300 Families With Their Expanded Food Pantry

    01/17/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/st.-nicholas-greek-orthodox-church-in-west-babylon-new-york-supports-300-families-with-an-expanded-food-pantry?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    West Babylon, New York—Every Tuesday and Thursday, volunteers from Philoptochos, Greek School parents, GOYANS and several members of the parish of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in West Babylon, New York gather to work at the St. Nicholas Food Pantry.


    Ascension GOYA Hosts Second Annual Retreat to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine

    01/17/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/ascension-goya-hosts-second-annual-retreat-to-saint-nicholas-greek-orthodox-church-and-national-shrine?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    On Sunday, January 14, 2024, the GOYA from Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Fairview, New Jersey visited the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the WTC. This second annual day retreat to Saint Nicholas was marked by spiritual uplifting, meaningful and relatable messages, and the call to do the word of God.


    Archdiocese Extends Compassionate Welcome To The Hostage And Missing Families Forum

    01/17/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/archdiocese-extends-compassionate-welcome-to-the-hostage-and-missing-families-forum?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America hosted a group of families from the Hostage and Missing Families Forum at its Headquarters in New York City on the afternoon of Sunday, January 14, 2024. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America was represented by His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, who was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Fotini Ziliaskopoulos, and Rev. Fr. Nicholas Kazarian, Director, Inter-Orthodox Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations.


    Archbishop Elpidophoros of America At the Vasilopita for Hellenic Organizations Sponsored by the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce

    01/17/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-at-the-vasilopita-for-hellenic-organizations-sponsored-by-the-hellenic-american-chamber-of-commerce?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    Once again, we gather together with the Hellenic-American Chamber of Commerce to celebrate this Vasilopita today. All of the organizations of the Omogeneia that are represented here are special – each in their own way. All of you contribute to the health and vitality of our Community, and I thank you for your spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism.


    Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Welcomes Metropolitan Pavlos of Kozani Bishop Christophoros of Amfipoleos to the Archdiocese

    01/16/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-welcomes-metropolitan-pavlos-of-kozani-bishop-christophoros-of-christoupoleos-to-the-archdiocese?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    Today, January 16, 2024, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Pavlos of Kozani and His Grace Bishop Christophoros of Christoupoleos to the Archdiocese headquarters.  Also pictured is Chancellor of the Archdiocese V. Rev. Nektarios Papazafiropoulos.


    Metropolis of New Jersey 2024 Hellenic Folk Dance Festival

    01/16/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolis-of-new-jersey-2024-hellenic-folk-dance-festival?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    On Saturday, January 13, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey began the festivities for the 33rd Annual Greek Orthodox Metropolis Hellenic Folk Dance Festival in Annapolis, Maryland with the Agiasmos Service.


    Metropolis of Chicago invites Chicago area parishes to help determine the future location of the Metropolis Center campus

    01/16/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolis-of-chicago-invites-chicago-area-parishes-to-help-determine-the-future-location-of-the-metropolis-center-campus?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    Lombard, IL, January 15, 2024 — The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago today announced the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to 15 parishes in the Chicago area for the co-location of the Metropolis Center at one parish campus. 


    Deacon Justin Bosl Elevated to Archdeacon of Metropolis of San Francisco

    01/16/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/deacon-justin-bosl-elevated-to-archdeacon-of-metropolis-of-san-francisco?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    On Sunday, December 24, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos elevated Rev. Deacon Justin Bosl to Archdeacon of the Metropolis of San Francisco at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy at the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church in Castro Valley, CA. In this new position, Archdeacon Justin will travel with His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos, offering assistance during parish visitations. Also in attendance on this day were His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea, who serves as Chancellor of the Metropolis of San Francisco; and Rev. Father Nikolaos Bekris, Proistamenos of the Resurrection parish in Castro Valley, CA.


    Ordination of Rev. Father Emmanuel Aspiotis

    01/16/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/ordination-of-rev.-father-emmanuel-aspiotis?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    On Sunday, December 17, 2023 His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos, along with His Grace Bishop Ioannis of Phocaea and His Grace Bishop Athenagoras of Nazianzos, ordained Rev. Father Emmanuel Aspiotis to the Holy Priesthood at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Belmont, CA.


    Attention young adults! Applications for Orthodox Volunteer Corps are due February 5, 2024

    01/16/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/attention-young-adults-applications-for-orthodox-volunteer-corps-are-due-february-5-2024-1?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    Orthodox Volunteer Corps (OVC) is a ministry of our Church for Orthodox young adults, 21 to 29 years old and one of the newest Agencies of the Assembly of Bishops.


    “Letters About Three Luminaries: The Music of Athanasios Zervas” Benefit Concert for the Hellenic Education Fund

    01/16/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/-letters-about-three-luminaries-the-music-of-athanasios-zervas-benefit-concert-for-the-hellenic-education-fund?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces establishment of the Hellenic Education Fund to support and promote Hellenic Education in America and across our Archdiocese, including our 25 Archdiocesan Day Schools and more than 500 Afternoon schools.  These Greek American schools are essential to shaping the minds and hearts of our children and preserving our rich cultural heritage and language. 


    Homily By Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Metropolis of Atlanta Hellenic Dance Festival January 14, 2024

    01/15/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/homily-by-archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-metropolis-of-atlanta-hellenic-dance-festival-january-14-2024?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    What a joy it is for me to join all of you for the Hellenic Dance Festival of the Holy Metropolis of Atlanta. These cultural celebrations that take place across the Archdiocese are especially rewarding to see, because they bring so many of you – or young people – together in fellowship.


    Archbishop Elpidophoros Elevates HDF Executive Chairman Fr. Sampson Kasapakis to the rank of Economos of the Archdiocese of America

    01/14/2024

    https://www.goarch.org/-/archbishop-elpidophoros-elevates-hdf-executive-chairman-fr.-sampson-kasapakis-to-the-rank-of-economos-of-the-archdiocese-of-america?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss

    The Hellenic Dance Festival for the Metropolis of Atlanta continued today Sunday, January 14, 2024 with the Divine Liturgy, with hundreds in attendance. At the end of the service, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, in recognizing his dedicated work in expanding the ministry of HDF, elevated the Executive Chairman, Fr. Sampson Kasapakis, to the rank of Economos of the Archdiocese of America.


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