The Orthodox Church throughout the ages has maintained a continuity of faith and love with the apostolic community which was founded by Christ and sustained by the Holy Spirit. Orthodoxy believes that she has preserved and taught the historic Christian Faith free from error and distortion,...
The Orthodox Church proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the Greek language, the word for Gospel is Evangelion which means literally "the good news." The good news of Orthodox Christianity is a proclamation of God's unbounded and sacrificial love for man kind, as well...
by Fr. Thomas Fitzgerald The visitor to an Orthodox Church is usually impressed by the unique features and the external differences between this place of worship and those of the various traditions of Western Christianity. The rich color, distinctive iconography and beauty of the interior of an Orthodox Church generally are...
"Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus." (2 Timothy 1:13)The title of the Orthodox Christian Church is usually linked with various ethnic and national titles: "Greek Orthodox," or "Russian...
INTRODUCTIONAt the center of the life of the Church is the Holy Eucharist, which is the principal celebration of our faith and the means through which we participate in the very life of the Holy Trinity. The major Sacraments are closely related to the Eucharist and...
by Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald One of the best-known prayers of the Orthodox Church speaks of the spirit of God being "present in all places and filling all things." This profound affirmation is basic to Orthodoxy's understanding of God and His relationship to the world. We believe that God...
by Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald "We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth, for surely there is no such splendor or beauty anywhere on earth. We cannot describe it to you; we only know that God dwells there among men and that their Service...
The following message from a fellow Orthodox parishioner could very well have been written by one of our own and illustrates the common threads of our beloved faith. Reflection from a parishioner...
Dear Parishioner(s), Attached are the Agenda and all the handouts for the March 6, 2016 Parish Assembly. If you have any questions, please call the church office at 916-443-2033. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday, March 6th! Sincerely, George Dariotis Parish Council President 2015 March Parish Assembly Agenda and Handouts.pdf 2015...
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