Metropolitan Demetrius's Schedule for July and August 2017

New York City (Cathedral of St Markella)
July 12-13

Mount Union, Pennsylvania (Sts Peter and Paul Church)
July 15-17

Alberta, Canada (St Vladimir Cathedral, Edmonton, Holy Dormition Monastery, Holy Protection Convent Bluffton, Alberta)
July 27-August 3

New York City (Cathedral of St Markella)
August 3-4

Detroit, Michigan
August 11-13

St Xenia Camp
August 16/17-19

Concord, New Hampshire (Dormition Parish)
August 19-21

Clearwater, Florida (Dormition Parish)
August 26-29

Dawson, Georgia (St Clement Hermitage)
August 29-31

Orthodox Awareness

Bartholomew Prays at Iftar

Iftar, refers to the evening meal when Muslims break their fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often done as a community, with people gathering to break their fast together. Iftar is done right after sunset.

We report the following unchanged as it was published:

"The leaders of the Armenian, Roman, Jewish and Syrian communities of Turkey sat around the fasting Iftar dinner in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul." Read more...

Missions

Saint John of Kronstadt - Bunnell, Florida

St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church began as a mission parish in the year 2000, in a home chapel in Palm Coast, FL – a small town on Florida’s northeast coast located between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. After two years, it became necessary to have services in area community centers, rented for Sundays and other Holy Days. Read more...

Youth

2026 Youth Conference

Please join us for the 2026 youth conference in Upper Marlboro, MD! To learn more, visit the this page.

Ask A Priest

Why do we Call Angels “Saint”?

Q. I noticed that we call the angels Michael and Gabriel "Saint." I thought the title "Saint" was only given to humans who have proven themselves Godly. Do you mind clarifying this for me? Is there a deeper meaning to "Saint" that I am not aware of?

-S.L. Read more...