St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Publish Date: 2025-07-27
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St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church

General Information

  • Phone:
  • (440) 237-8998
  • Street Address:

  • 4548 Wallings Road

  • North Royalton, OH 44133-3121


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Services Schedule

WEEKDAY SERVICES

   8:30 AM   Orthros
   9:30 AM   Liturgy

 

SUNDAY SERVICES

   8:15 AM   Orthros
   9:30 AM   Liturgy

Sunday School begins immediately following Holy Communion September through May


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Gospel and Epistle Readings

Epistle Reading

Prokeimenon. Grave Mode. Psalm 63.11,1.
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord.
Verse: Oh God, hear my cry.

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.


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.


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Saints and Feasts

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.


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Hymns of the Day

Resurrectional Apolytikion in the Plagal Second Mode

Αγγελικαί Δυνάμεις επί τό μνήμα σου, καί οι φυλάσσοντες, απενεκρώθησαν· καί ίστατο Μαρία εν τώ τάφω ζητούσα, τό άχραντόν σου σώμα· εσκύλευσας τόν Άδην, μή πειρασθείς υπ’αυτού· υπήντησας τή Παρθένω, δωρούμενος τήν ζωήν. Ο αναστάς εκ νεκρών, Κύριε δόξα Σοι.
Αgelike Dinamis epi to mnimasou, ke I filasontes apenekrothisan, ke istato Maria en to tafo zitousa, to ahranton sou soma, eskilefsas ton Adin, mi pirasthis ipaftou, ipindisas ti Partheno, doroumenos tin zoin, O anastas ek ton nekron, Kirie doxa Si.
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!

Apolytikion for Great Martyr Panteleimon in the Third Mode

On this day, O martyr saint Panteleimon, | your distinguished martyrdom is celebrated everywhere. | We glorify the Giver-of-Life, | for He has made you a powerful patron Saint.

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.
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Welcome

This week’s Announcements

Welcome to all our guests.  We are glad you are here worshiping with us today!

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Mission Statement | St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church is a community that worships the Holy Trinity and lives out the gospel of Christ as Orthodox Christians.  We seek to do God’s will, while sharing the Faith and serving others as we pursue salvation in Christ. 
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Holy Communion in the Orthodox Church is only offered to Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through the disciplines of our faith. Speak to Fr. Costas for further detail.     

  1. Today ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 4 | Altar Boys ~ All Teams | Greeters ~ Team 4 

  1. Today ~ on the feast of St. Panteleimon, we invite all health workers in our parish to come up at the end to receive a blessing from Father. Coffee Social hosted by Stewardship Committee. 

  1. Today ~ Prison Ministry Sunday 

  1. Monday ~ 6:00 PM Endowment meeting in person meeting. 

  1. Wednesday ~ 6:30 PM Stewardship meeting via Teams. 

  1. Thursday ~ 6:00 PM Festival Volunteer Appreciation Dinner & Wrap UpRSVP required: https://tinyurl.com/GrecFestivalAppreciation 

  1. Friday ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis. 

  1. Saturday ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers. 

  1. Prayer Chain ~ If you have a prayer request, send email to: [email protected].    

  1. St Paul Part-Time Office Assistant ~ View job description.  If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] 

Upcoming Events Next Week and Beyond 

  1. Next Sunday ~ Parish Council & Ushers ~ Team 1 | Altar Boys ~ All Teams| Greeters ~ Team 1 

  1. Next Sunday ~ Orthros John 20:11-18 | Epistle Reading I Corinthians 1:10-17 | Gospel Matthew 14:14-22 

  1. Next Sunday ~ MNYMOSINO: 40 days for Angelo Drakatos 

  1. August 4 ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis. 

  1. August 4 – 8 ~ 9:00 AM - Noon Vacation Church SchoolThe Cross” for students in K-6th gradeRegister at https://tinyurl.com/stpgocVCS Only $30/student! 

  1. August 5 ~ 6:30 PM Home Committee meeting. 

  1. August 5 ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers for Holy Transfiguration. 

  1. August 6 ~ Holy Transfiguration | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy. 

  1. August 7 ~ 7:00 PM Metropolis Regional Youth Paraklesis hosted by St Paul GOYA. 

  1. August 8 ~ 7:00 PM Great Paraklesis. 

  1. August 9 ~ 7:00 PM Great Vespers. 

  1. August 10 ~ Backpack Blessing Bring your backpack to church to receive a blessing for the start of the school year. 

  1. August 11 ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis. 

  1. August 12 ~ 7:00 PM Great Paraklesis. 

  1. August 13 ~ 7:00 PM Small Paraklesis. 

  1. August 14 ~ 7:00 PM Vespers for the Dormition of the Theotokos. 

  1. August 15 ~ Dormition of the Theotokos | 8:30 AM Orthros; 9:30 AM Liturgy followed by luncheon sponsored by Philoptochos. Reservations can be made during coffee social or online.  

 
  1. August 19 ~ 11:30 AM Agape Ovens meal pick-up for those with special circumstancesContact Tessie Lekas or Mary Bozikis Olenik for more information. 

  2. September 7 ~ 9:00 AM Philoptochos Stuff the Bus with school supplies to benefit the students, teachers, and staff of John Muir Elementary School in Parma.  Take advantage of Ohio Tax free days - August 1 - 14, 20251

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