Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-04-06
Bulletin Contents
WEEKLY SUNDAY BULLETIN
Gospel and Epistle Readings
Wisdom of the Fathers
Upcoming Events, Lectures,
Hymns of the Day
Saints and Feasts
Ecumenical Patriarchate News
Assembly of Bishops News
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

[email protected] | 201 652 4774 ext. 12

Ms. Rula Thasites
Administrator

[email protected] | 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


WEEKLY SUNDAY BULLETIN

WELCOME! If you are a visitor or a guest, please let us know you better by completing the blue welcome card.  You are invited to join us next door for the fellowship hour. We are happy to have you with us!  

 

The call for Holy Communion (Eucharist) is the highest point of the Divine Liturgy.  Please comply with the ushers’ instructions. Patience until ushers directs you out of the pews.  “All things are done in proper order.” – St. Paul

 

Memorials: A 3 year memorial for Maria Varvaras, beloved mother of Eugenia, Euthalia and Kosta. Adored grandmother to Constantine, Stephanie, Andreas and Sarah; great grandmother to Evangelos, Yianni and Kostantinos John.
A 4 year Trisagion for Vasiliki Georgatos, beloved wife of (the late) John Georgatos, mother of Spiro, Maria, Thomas and Irene. Adored yiayia to Renee, Jeff, JT, Lea, Niko and Kriselle. Beloved to all who knew her.
May their memory be eternal. 

 

Religious Education: Religious Education students are expected to sit in the first 3 rows (reserved for them on pulpit side as you face the altar) for the children’s message. Your cooperation yields their formation! :)

 

 

 

Philoptochos News: Philoptochos will be selling packaged Koulourakia for Easter, today in our Fellowship Hall.

 

 

 

Holy Week & Pascha: The schedule of services is on our website www.stnicholasnj.org & it has been mailed to you. Addition: ON April 12, the Saturday of Lazarus, Communion Lenten Breakfast and Palm Cross making!

 

 

 

FOR EVERYONE:  The Healing Sacrament of Holy Confession: Holy Confession is a necessary and highly beneficial sacrament that improves our spiritual lives, soothes the soul, and intensifies our relationship with the Lord and renews us.  Make your appointment by contacting Fr. Bill directly and in strict confidence at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or [email protected].  To learn more about the holy sacrament of confession a booklet is available in the Narthex area pamphlet case.

 

 

 

FOR EVERYONE : ESPECIALLY  for YOUNG EMERGING ADULTS (YEA): 

 

Scripture Talk is Scripture Unveiled!  It is a virtual/remote Bible study with a different Orthodox priest participating in the weekly discussion. Join us every Tuesday, 7-8pm EST, on Zoom. Currently discussing the Gospel of Matthew. Visit www.ScriptureUnveiled.com for the Zoom meeting information. All who seek are welcome, no commitment needed and participants are free to simply listen or to participate.

 

 

 

young emerging adults (ages 18-30) will gather & celebrate St. Irene day & CINCO de mayoat Fr. bill’s and PRESVYTERA SOPHIA’S home.  MONDAY, MAY 5 at 7:30PM!    your RSVP is expected & necessary!   (OTHERWISE, there may be “no soup for you”J)     frbill@ stnicholasnj.org or   201 652 4774 ext. 13

 

 

 

FOR CHILDREN ages 5-11:  OUR ST.  NICHOLAS VACATION CHURCH SCHOOL (vcs)   will BE JUNE 23-27 ON SITE, HERE! new: extended hours: 8:30am to 2:30PM!  hellenic culture activities.   register WITH TINA   AT [email protected] or   [email protected] OR contact Fr. Bill at 201 652 4774 ext. 12 or [email protected]

 

 

 

For Everyone:  The Saint Nicholas 2025 Lenten Lecture Series continues this Wednesday, April 9th at 7:30p.m.     (See flyer insert)   Please join us early for the Liturgy of Pre-Sanctified Gifts at 5:30pm, a Lenten meal at 6:45pm and the presentation (lecture) by Stephen Christoforou on “Cultivating a Church without Walls”@ 7:30p.m. This event is sponsored by our Saint Nicholas Greek School!

 

 

 

Youth Ministries Lenten Retreat:   Join us this Friday, April 11, for an awesome youth gathering & GOYA retreat beginning at 6:30pm! Youth from our Religious Education, Greek School and Greek Dance programs with their parents are invited to join our GOYAns for a Lenten dinner in our Fellowship Hall.

 

Our young people will then make palm crosses for Palm Sunday. If you are able to join us please sign up via the link below by April 9.  Please include all attendees (students and parents) in the RSVP so we have an accurate headcount for dinner and note any allergies in the comments section. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845A4A92AABFB6-55873496-2025

 

 

 

                All GOYAns will remain on site for the overnight Lock in Retreat after dinner concludes!  Please contact Maria Gougousis, GOYA advisor, with any questions at [email protected].

 

 

 

Church Service-Saturday of Lazarus: This Saturday April 12th. Orthros begins at 9:00am and Divine Liturgy at 10:00am. Palm Cross making and Communion Breakfast will follow, sponsored by our Religious Education.

 

 

 

FOR WOMEN:   Philoptochos Ministry: All ladies are invited to become stewards of Philoptochos- “lovers of the poor”. Stewardship is $45/yr. and can be mailed to Tammy Spyropoulos 90 Bellgrove Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 ([email protected]) Venmo payments are also accepted- (@STNPHILO). Your stewardship supports philanthropic work.  Join us!

 

 

 

FOR MEN OF ALL AGES: AHEPA Ramapo #453: is hosting the 22th ANNUAL CIGAR EXTRAVAGANZA DINNER to benefit the EDUCATION, COMMUNITY and the OUTREACH & PHILANTHROPIC programs of AHEPA.  Join us Wednesday May 21st, 2025 at SEASON'S in Washington Twp. NJ at 5:30pm.  Dress is "Smart Casual". This is a social networking event. Smoking is segregated to outdoors only.   Make your Reservations today; contact John Tsadilas at 201-707-2657, or [email protected].  Please visit our web page at: www.ahepa453.org for further Cigar Extravaganza Event information contact John Psomas, Chairman, at 201-704-5903, or Co-Chairman Chris Nonas 917-238-0694,  Paul Savidis 201-6941128 and Savvas Tsigaras at 201-681-4730.

 

 

 

FOR STUDENTS: AHEPA Scholarship Applications: Our local AHEPA Chapter is inviting all eligible high school seniors and/or college students to apply for a scholarship.  Applications are available online at: https://ahepa453.org  (click on education/scholarship). The deadline is April 30th. Other scholarships are available with different deadlines.

 

 

 

FOR EVERYONE:  Sharing & Caring (S&C): Monday, May 5th at 3:00pm in our conference room. Sharing and Caring is for anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one. All discussions are discreet. Everyone is welcome!

 

 

 

FOR MOMS:  our thriving Moms Helping Moms group ministry will gather soon. Date will be announced.   Contact Dr. Eva Krias [email protected]

 

For those in need:  Center for Food Action (CFA) REQUESTS   Supermarket Gift Cards, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Mac & Cheese, Canned Meat, & Beans, White & Brown Rice, Pasta & Spaghetti Sauce, Hearty Soups/Low Sodium Soups, Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Low Sugar Cereal, 100% Juice, Coffee, Diapers-sizes 2, 3, & 4, Infant Formula & Baby Food, Ensure or Similar Nutritional Drink, Dental Hygiene Products and Toilet paper. A collection basket is placed under the community bulletin board. Thank you for your support!

 

 

 

For Spiritual growth :  Your fulfilled 2025 stewardship offering pledge provides the majority of financial resources for our parish ministries and enables us to gather followers of Christ and to aid them on their path to grow in the grace & knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We invite you to be a steward, and join the 252 households that have already made their 2025 pledge. Pledge Cards are available in the Narthex. You can also make your 2025 pledge online by visiting our parish website https://www.stnicholasnj.org/

 

 

 

Parish Council: The monthly Parish Council meetingwill be held on Thursday, April 24th at 7:30pm in the Conference room.

 

 

 

Bookstore: This Spring, come and enrich your faith at our recently updated bookstore, which includes new and refreshed content categorized by Children, Teen, and Adult sections! In addition to books and icons, we now have a gift shop area within the bookstore. We also have Lenten books for adults/young adults and Easter books for the children! Treat yourself, a friend, or loved one with a special faith-based gift! Also, check out our discount bin for great deals. Come and See!

 

 

 

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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Matins Gospel Reading

Eighth Orthros Gospel
The Reading is from John 20:11-18

At that time, Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb, and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus has lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing Him to be the gardener, she said to Him, "Sir, if you have carried Him away, tell me where you have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to Him in Hebrew, "Rabboni," which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, "Do not touch Me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God." Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and she told them that He had said these things to her.

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 Hebrews 9:11-14.

BRETHREN, when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. For if the sprinkling of defiled persons with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a heifer sanctifies for the purification of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

Gospel Reading

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt
The Reading is from Mark 10:32-45

At that time, Jesus took his twelve disciples, and he began to tell them what was to happen to him, saying, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man will be delivered to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and deliver him to the Gentiles; and they will mock him, and spit upon him, and scourge him, and kill him; and after three days he will rise." And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him, and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." And he said to them, "What do you want me to do for you?" And they said to him, "Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory." But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" And they said to him, "We are able." And Jesus said to them, "The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant of James and John. And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are supposed to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

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Wisdom of the Fathers

Before He humbled Himself, only the angels knew him. After He humbled Himself, all human nature knew Him. You see how His humbling of Himself did not make Him have less but produced countless benefits, countless deeds of virtue, and made His glory shine forth with greater brightness? God wants for nothing and has need of nothing. Yet, when He humbled Himself, He produced such great good, increased His household, and extended His kingdom. Why, then, are you afraid that you will become less if you humble yourself?
St. John Chrysostom
On the Incomprehensible Nature of God. 8.46-47. Taken from: Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Vol: Mark. Intervarsity Press, 2005, p. 143.

But let no man be troubled at the apostles being in such an imperfect state. For not yet was the cross accomplished, not yet the grace of the Spirit given. But if thou wouldest learn their virtue, notice them after these things, and thou wilt see them superior to every passion.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

Seest thou how they were all in an imperfect state, when both these were lifting themselves up above the ten, and those envying the two? But, as I said, show me them after these things, and thou wilt see them delivered from all these passions.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

For that throne is inaccessible to all, I do not say to men only, and saints, and apostles, but even to angels, and archangels, and to all the powers that are on high. ... But for whom is it prepared? For them who could become distinguished by their works.
St. John Chrysostom
Homily 65 on Matthew 20, 2,3,4,6. B#54, pp.399-401,403., 4th Century

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Upcoming Events, Lectures,

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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 Sun. of St. Mary of Egypt in the Plagal Fourth Mode

In thee the image was preserved with exactness, O Mother; for taking up thy cross, thou didst follow Christ, and by thy deeds thou didst teach us to overlook the flesh, for it passeth away, but to attend to the soul since it is immortal. Wherefore, O righteous Mary, thy spirit rejoiceth with the Angels.

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 Second Mode

O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

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  • Resurrectional Apolytikion in Plagal of the Fourth Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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  • Seasonal Kontakion in the Second Tone © Holy Transfiguration Monastery
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    Saints and Feasts

    April 06

    Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

    The memory of this Saint is celebrated on April 1, where her life is recorded. Since the end of the holy Forty Days is drawing nigh, it has been appointed for this day also, so that if we think it hard to practice a little abstinence forty days, we might be roused by the heroism of her who fasted in the wilderness forty-seven years; and also that the great loving-kindness of God, and His readiness to receive the repentant, might be demonstrated in very deed.

    April 06

    Eutychius, Patriarch of Constantinople

    Born in Theia Kome of Phrygia, Eutychius was the son of illustrious parents, from whom he received a pious upbringing. He studied in Constantinople, and became a monk in a certain monastery of Amasia. In 552 he was chosen Patriarch of New Rome, but was exiled in 565 as a result of the machinations of the Origenists. In 577 he was restored to his throne and reposed on April 6, 582.

    April 06

    120 Martyrs of Persia

    April 06

    Gregory of Sinai

    April 06

    Platonis the Nun of Nisibis

    April 07

    6th Monday of Lent

    April 07

    Calliopus and Akylina the Martyrs

    The holy Martyr Calliopius was from Perga in Pamphylia, brought up in piety by his godly mother Theocleia. When the persecution of Maximian broke out, Saint Calliopius presented himself of his own accord before the Governor Maximus in Pompeiopolis of Galatia. After he had suffered many torments, his mother visited him in prison and encouraged him in his martyrdom. After this, his thrice-blessed mother, upon learning that he was to be crucified on Holy and Great Thursday, bribed the tyrants to defer it one day, that he might imitate the Lord's Crucifixion on the same day that He suffered it. The holy Martyr Calliopius received the crown of martyrdom on Holy and Great Friday in the year 304, being crucified upside down.

    April 07

    George, Bishop of Mytilene

    The righteous George struggled in behalf of the holy icons, and reposed in peace about the year 821.

    April 07

    Gerasimos the God-Bearer of Byzantium

    April 07

    Righteous Father Savvas the New of Kalymnos

    April 07

    Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America

    Born in 1865 in the region of Pskov, our Father among the Saints Tikhon was tonsured a monk in 1891 and ordained to the priesthood in the same year. In 1897 he was consecrated Bishop of Lublin, and a year later appointed Bishop of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, with his see extending to all of North America from 1900 onwards. He did much to unite the Orthodox Christians of a great many ethnic backgrounds in North America, so that there was indeed one flock under one shepherd. In 1907 he was made Archbishop of Yaroslavl and Rostov, and in 1913, Archbishop of Lithuania.

    In 1917, when he was Metropolitan of Moscow, he was elected to be the first Patriarch of Russia in over 200 years, in times that could not have been more difficult. After the Revolution of 1917, the persecution of the Russian Church by the atheist government grew more bold and more fierce with every year. By nature a meek and peace-loving man, Tikhon sought to determine, while giving only to God that which is God's, what could be given to Caesar to preserve peace and avoid the shedding of blood. At his departure on the feast of the Annunciation in 1925, Saint Tikhon made the sign of the Cross thrice, pronouncing the words, "Glory to Thee, O God!" Because of the many unspeakable sufferings he endures as Patriarch, he is honoured as a Confessor.

    Note: St. Tikhon's repose was on the Feast of the Annunciation according to the Old Calendar (March 25), but on the New Calendar his repose falls on April 7.

    April 08

    Agavos, Rouphos, Asynkritos, Phlegon, Herodion, and Hermes of the 70 Apostles

    The Apostle Herodion, whom Saint Paul mentions in his Epistle to the Romans (16:11) and calls his "kinsman," was ordained presbyter and then Bishop of New Patras, where he was slain by Jews and pagans. Saint Agabus is mentioned in Acts 21:10-11, where he prophesied Saint Paul's arrest in Jerusalem at the hands of the Jewish leaders. In Acts 11:27-28 it is mentioned also that this Saint foretold the great famine that would come to pass in the time of Claudius Caesar. Having preached the Gospel throughout various regions, he departed to the Lord. The Apostle Rufus became Bishop of Thebes in Greece. The Apostles Asyncritus and Phlegon preached Christ in many places, suffered many afflictions at the hands of the pagans and Jews, and departed unto the Lord. The Apostle Hermes is mentioned with them in the Epistle to the Romans (16:13-14).

    April 09

    Rafael, Nicholas, Irene, & Olympias of Mytilene

    For more on these saints, see Renewal (Bright) Tuesday.

    April 10

    150 and more Righteous Martyr Fathers of the Sacred Monastery of Pantocrator Daou Pentelis

    April 12

    Lazarus Saturday

    Lazarus and his sisters Martha and Mary, the friends of the Lord Jesus, had given Him hospitality and served Him many times (Luke 10:38-4z; John 12:2-3). They were from Bethany, a village of Judea. This village is situated in the eastern parts by the foothills of the Mount of Olives, about two Roman miles from Jerusalem. When Lazarus - whose name is a Hellenized form of "Eleazar," which means "God has helped," became ill some days before the saving Passion, his sisters had this report taken to our Saviour, Who was then in Galilee. Nonetheless, He tarried yet two more days until Lazarus died; then He said to His disciples, "Let us go into Judea that I might awake My friend who sleepeth." By this, of course, He meant the deep sleep of death. On arriving at Bethany, He consoled the sisters of Lazarus, who was already four days dead. Jesus groaned in spirit and was troubled at the death of His beloved friend. He asked, "Where have ye laid his body?" and He wept over him. When He drew nigh to the tomb, He commanded that they remove the stone, and He lifted up His eyes, and giving thanks to God the Father, He cried out with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth." And he that had been dead four days came forth immediately, bound hand and foot with the grave clothes, and Jesus said to those standing there, "Loose him, and let him go." This is the supernatural wonder wrought by the Saviour that we celebrate on this day.

    According to an ancient tradition, it is said that Lazarus was thirty years old when the Lord raised him; then he lived another thirty years on Cyprus and there reposed in the Lord. It is furthermore related that after he was raised from the dead, he never laughed till the end of his life, but that once only, when he saw someone stealing a clay vessel, he smiled and said, "Clay stealing clay." His grave is situated in the city of Kition, having the inscription: "Lazarus the four days dead and friend of Christ." In 890 his sacred relics were transferred to Constantinople by Emperor Leo the Wise, at which time undoubtedly the Emperor composed his stichera for Vespers, "Wishing to behold the tomb of Lazarus . . ."

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    Ecumenical Patriarchate News

    Encyclical of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Holy and Great Lent 2025

    03/01/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/encyclical-of-his-all-holiness-ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomew-for-holy-and-great-lent-2025?redirect=%2Fnews%2Fpatriarchate%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2FonfmMyWps1Ww%2Frss%3F_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1

    Once again, with the will and grace of God the giver of all good things, we are entering Holy and Great Lent, the blessed period of fasting and repentance, of spiritual vigilance and journey with the Lord, as He comes to His voluntary passion, in order to reach the veneration of His splendid Resurrection and become worthy of our own passage from earthly things to "that which no eyes have seen and no ears have heard and no human heart has ascended" (1 Cor. 2.9).


    His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the Third Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 23 February 2025

    02/24/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/hah-ukraine?redirect=%2Fnews%2Fpatriarchate%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2FonfmMyWps1Ww%2Frss%3F_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Fpatriarchate%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1%26_101_INSTANCE_onfmMyWps1Ww_portletAjaxable%3D1

    Three years have passed since the unjust and devastating invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. During this time, countless lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and entire communities displaced. Families remain separated, cities lie in ruins, and millions have been forced into exile. This war has left deep wounds—not only upon the land but also in the hearts of those who suffer.


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    Assembly of Bishops News

    Sunday of Orthodoxy: Assembly of Bishops Sunday 2025

    02/28/2025

    https://www.assemblyofbishops.org/news/2025/aobsunday2025
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    Archdiocese News

    Family Matters Podcast Hosts FREEDOM Director Fr. Peter Spiro

    04/04/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/family-matters-podcast-hosts-freedom-director-fr.-peter-spiro?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the GOARCH FREEDOM National Human Trafficking Awareness Ministry, was featured on Family Matters, an Ancient Faith Radio podcast hosted by Director of the Center for Family Care Fr. Alexander Goussetis.


    Graduating HCHC Seminarians Visit Archdiocese Headquarters

    04/04/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/graduating-hchc-seminarians-visit-archdiocese-headquarters?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    Over the last several days, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology’s graduating seminarians participated in their annual Archdiocesan Seminar and visit to New York, New York.


    Fr. Peter Spiro Engages Youth and Community on Faith and Human Trafficking Awareness

    04/01/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/fr.-peter-spiro-engages-youth-and-community-on-faith-and-human-trafficking-awareness?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    Fr. Peter Spiro, Director of the FREEDOM Ministry, was honored to return to St. Demetrios Church in Warren, Ohio, to lead multiple impactful sessions for youth, young adults, and the wider parish community.


    Metropolitan Sevastianos Visits Naples, Florida Parish

    04/03/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/metropolitan-sevastianos-visits-naples-florida-parish?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    On Sunday, March 16, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos of Atlanta visited St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Naples, Florida.


    And Now Seminary: How Prison Ministry Certification Has Been Preparing Sdn. Herman Almasy for the Priesthood

    04/02/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/and-now-seminary-how-prison-ministry-certification-has-been-preparing-sdn.-herman-almasy-for-the-priesthood?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    From the outside, there isn’t much a prison facility shares in common with an Orthodox Church. But for Subdeacon Herman (Almasy), these two places have always been closely connected. 


    Fr. Nicolas Kazarian Publishes New Book "A Window into Orthodox Christianity"

    04/02/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/fr.-nicolas-kazarian-publishes-new-book-a-window-into-orthodox-christianity-?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    The Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical, and Interfaith Relations's Fr. Nicolas Kazarian has recently published a new book, entitled A Window into Orthodox Christianity.


    San Jose Commemorates Greek Independence with Flag Raising Ceremony

    04/02/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/san-jose-commemorates-greek-independence-with-flag-raising-ceremony?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    On Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm, the City of San Jose held a Greek Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall Plaza to commemorate the 204th anniversary of Greece’s independence.


    St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine Helps Neighbors in Need with Food and Supply Distribution through Midnight Run

    04/01/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/st-nicholas-food-distribution-march-2025?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    On Sunday, March 9, 2025, at six o’clock in the evening the sun began to set in lower Manhattan and the bright light of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine began to glow. City workers bustle around the area, heading home after a long day, but among the bustling pedestrians are volunteers heading to St. Nicholas for its monthly food distribution run for the homeless.


    Inaugural West Coast Archon Lenten Retreat Receives Enthusiastic Acclaim

    04/01/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/inaugural-west-coast-archon-lenten-retreat-receives-enthusiastic-acclaim?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the blessings and presence of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (AEP) hosted the John Halecky Jr. 21st Annual National Archon Lenten Retreat on the West Coast for the first time on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena, California.


    Save the Date: Anastasios – Missionary, Theologian, Archbishop

    03/31/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/save-the-date-anastasios-missionary-theologian-archbishop?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    Join the Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC for an international conference exploring the life and legacy of Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania, a visionary leader who dedicated his life to evangelical outreach, ecumenical reconciliation, and interfaith coexistence.


    New York City Celebrates Greek Independence with Annual Parade

    03/31/2025

    https://www.goarch.org/-/greek-parade-2025?redirect=%2Fnews%2Frecent-news%2F-%2Fasset_publisher%2Fgt9jYZFyZyFT%2Frss%3F_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_currentURL%3D%252Fnews%252Frecent-news%26_com_liferay_asset_publisher_web_portlet_AssetPublisherPortlet_INSTANCE_gt9jYZFyZyFT_portletAjaxable%3Dtrue

    Sunday, March 30, 2025, the annual Greek Independence Day Parade took place in New York City, with the theme of “GREECE: The Birthplace of Democracy & Strategic Partner of America.” The parade brought the Greek-American community together to celebrate Greece’s struggle for freedom and honor its rich history and contributions to American society and beyond.


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