Ordination of Deacon Steven Sarigiannis
What a joy for about 20 of our members to be present at the Ordination of Steven Sarigianis (on left of the Archbishop), full time Pastoral Assistant here from 2015-2019, as Deacon at his home parish on Sat, March 30, surrounded by family and clergy! He will assist Metropolitan Nicholas of Detroit. - Fr. [...]
GOA Center for Family Care: Why Does the Priest Veil Himself
March 26, 2024 What's New This Week Why does the priest veil himself when bringing around the Holy Gifts in the Great Entrance during Pre-Sanctified Liturgy? Watch this week's "Snapshots from Pre-Sanctified Liturgy" HERE to find out! The increased prayer services, fasting, and almsgiving guidelines during Lent can seem illusive to families with disabilities. Discerning [...]
Vicariate Update: GOYA Lenten Retreat – April 7, 2024
Dear Rev. Fathers and GOYA Advisors, I am forwarding to you the flier for the GOYA Lenten Retreat that is scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Bridgeport, CT. Please forward the flier to your GOYAns and encourage them to participate. I wish [...]
“And when you fast….”
“When you fast…” (MT 6:16) A Reflection before Great Lent Father George Parsenios, PhD What appears to happen in the Passion of Christ and what actually happens are not at all the same. What appears to happen is not that extraordinary. The Romans crucified a Jewish man in order to keep public order. During their long rule [...]
Orthodox Observer – March 14, 2024
Good afternoon, Welcome to this issue of Orthodox Observer News online! Registration is now open to "UNIFY" Young Adults at the 2024 National YAL Conference in San Diego, California. The ministries of our Archdiocese and Metropolises are very active in their stewardship and community efforts. Read about events such as the Kimisis Tis Theotokou Youth [...]