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.

Missions

Saint Matthew the Evangelist, Jonesboro, Arkansas

Jonesboro is a town located near the Eastern border of Arkansas, with a population of approximately 60,000. From a human standpoint, it’s not the most likely candidate for a traditional Orthodox mission, but for an Orthodox Christian who orders his priorities around Christ and His Church, it makes perfect sense. Read more...

Youth

2023 Youth Conference

Please join us for the 2023 youth conference in Chicago, IL! To learn more, visit the home page or visit the conference website.

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...