Feast of Saint Markella 2011

On Thursday, July 22/August 4, the altar feast of the Cathedral of Saint Markella was celebrated with solemnity and spiritual joy. Concelebrating with Metropolitan Pavlos at the liturgy were Metropolitan Moses, Bishop Christodoulos, Archimandrite Nikodemos, Hieromonk Epiphanios, Protopresbyter Emmanuel Kolombos, Presbyter Steven Allen, Presbyter Nicholas Serigos, and Presbyter John Somers. After the liturgy a prayer was read over Fr. John Somers by Metropolitan Pavlos to make him a father confessor. Many years to Metropolitan Pavlos and all of the clergy and parishioners of the Cathedral of Saint Markella.

Orthodox Awareness

Why the True Orthodox Are Truly Orthodox

A Rejoinder to Fr. Basil Gregoriates and an Apology for Breaking Communion with Ecumenist Bishops

In every age the devil tempts the faithful by various means: persecutions, foreign invasions, the lure of worldly seduction. Among his most effective snares are heresy and schism which, by separating Christians from the Church, lead them away from Christ and into spiritual deception and apostasy. 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...