“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith.”
— Hebrews 10:22
The Sacraments (Holy Mysteries) of the Church are encounters with the living God, where grace is given through physical means by the action of the Holy Spirit. We joyfully offer the Sacrament Services of the Church to all who are properly prepared and seeking to enter more deeply into the life of Christ.
Through Baptism and Chrismation, we are born anew in Christ and sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. Those seeking to join the Orthodox Church or baptize their children are encouraged to contact the parish office for preparation.
The Sacrament of Marriage unites a man and woman in Christ, crowning them as king and queen of their domestic church.
Couples seeking to be married must meet with our priest for counseling and preparation.
In the Orthodox Funeral Service, we commend the soul of the departed to God’s mercy.
Please contact the church as soon as possible when arranging for a funeral.
The Orthodox Church celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos ("God-bearer"), who would become the mother of our Savior. Her birth marks the beginning of the fulfillment of God's plan for the salvation of mankind.
We honor the discovery of the True Cross of Christ by St. Helen and celebrate the victory of the Cross as the weapon of peace and the sign of our salvation.
At the age of three, the Virgin Mary was presented by her parents into the Temple, where she lived in prayer and preparation for her role as the Mother of God.
On this glorious day, we celebrate the Incarnation — God becomes man for our salvation.
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
We celebrate the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River, where the Holy Trinity is revealed: the Father's voice, the Son baptized, and the Spirit descending like a dove.
Forty days after His birth, Christ is brought to the Temple and recognized by Simeon and Anna as the fulfillment of God's promises.
The Archangel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. Her faithful response — "Let it be to me according to your word" — brings salvation into the world.
Christ enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and welcomed by the people as King. We wave palms in celebration, yet prepare for His Passion.
Forty days after His Resurrection, Christ ascends bodily into heaven, glorifying human nature and preparing the way for the sending of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit descends on the Apostles in tongues of fire, empowering the Church to preach the Gospel to all nations.
Pentecost is the "birthday" of the Church.
Christ reveals His divine glory to Peter, James, and John on Mount Tabor, shining brighter than the sun, affirming that He is the Son of God.
We commemorate the peaceful repose of the Virgin Mary, who, after her death, was taken bodily into heaven.
She continues to intercede for the faithful before her Son.
The Feast of Feasts!
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and giving life to those in the tombs. The Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith and the ultimate victory of life over death.
“Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!”
