St. George Greek Orthodox Church, New York City, NY PUBLISH DATE: April 6, 2008

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

BRETHREN, when God made a promise to Abraham, since he had no one greater by whom to swear, he swore to ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31
Sunday of St. John Climacus

At that time, a man came to Jesus kneeling and saying: "Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of St. John Climacus
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Eutychios, Patriarch of Constantinople
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Methodius, Equal-to-the-Apostles & Enlightener of the Slavs
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120 Martyrs of Persia
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Gregory of Sinai
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Resurrectional Apolytikion
The women disciples of the Lord heard from the angel, the joyful news of the Resurrection and the repeal of the sentence imposed upon our forefathers. With pride they said to the Apostles, "Death is vanquished, Christ our God is risen bestowing upon the world His great mercy." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of St. John Climacus
With the rivers of your tears, you have made the barren desert fertile. Through sighs of sorrow from deep within you, your labors have borne fruit a hundred-fold. By your miracles you have become a light, shining upon the world. O John, our Holy Father, pray to Christ our God, to save our souls. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
Liberator of captives, defender of the poor, physician of the sick, and champion of kings, O trophy-bearer, Great Martyr George, intercede with Christ God that our souls be saved.

Kontakion
To you, Theotokos, invincible Defender, having been delivered from peril, I, your city, dedicate the victory festival as a thank offering. In your irresistible might, keep me safe from all trials, that I may call out to you: "Hail, unwedded bride!" - Translation by Narthex Press
... he that is not covetous, will be also more disposed for almsgiving. He that fasts is light, and winged, and  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century


He that prays with fasting hath his wings double, and lighter than the very winds. ... For nothing is mightier  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 57 on Matthew 17,4,5. B#54, pp.355,356., 4th Century

Vespers
None

Matins
9:30am in Greek

Liturgy
10:30am in English & Greek

Parish Information
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
307 West 54th Street (at 8th Avenue)
New York City, NY 10019

Phone: (212) 265-7808
Fax: None
Website: www.saintgeorgenyc.org

Proistamenos: Fr. James W. Kordaris
Email: FrJimK@goarch.org

Other Parish Info
54th Street at 8th Avenue
5 Blocks South of Central Park/Columbus Circle

VISITORS ARE WELCOME

NY CITY SUBWAY DIRECTIONS:
N,R,W to 49 Street (7th Ave).
A,C,1,2,B,D to 59 Street (Bway).
B,D,E to 7th Avenue (53 St.)
C,E to 50th Street (8th Ave).

SUNDAY PARKING is available for $10 between the hours of 8:00 AM & 2:00 PM Sundays at Icon Parking on the SE corner of 54th Street & 8th Avenue. You must have your ticket stamped at St. George Church (at the candle stand) in order for this rate to apply. For parking before 8:00 AM and after 2:00 PM the regular hourly rate will apply.

 
Archbishop Iakovos: A legacy
Fr. Jim
The Orthodox Churches in America find their roots mostly in the immigration of the past one hundred years. Coming from countries where Orthodox Christianity was the established religion, there was very little understanding of evangelism and mission among the immigrant Orthodox population.

The Greeks coming to this country were poor and were objects of discrimination and ...Read Full Text >
March 6, 2008
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios of America for Great and Holy Lent
To the Most Reverend Hierarchs, the Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish Councils of the Greek Orthodox Communities, the Distinguished Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Day, Afternoon, and Church Schools, the Philoptochos Sisterhoods, ...Read Full Text >
JAROSLAV PELIKAN ON HIS CONVERSION TO ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY
After all these hundreds of published pages it may have been something of a shock, but I cannot believe that it came to anyone as a surprise, when, on the Feast Day of the Annunciation to the Theotokos (25 March) in 1998, I was received by chrismation into the sacramental fellowship of the Orthodox Church in ...Read Full Text >

TENDING TO YOUR MARRIAGE by Rev. Dr. Charles Joanides, LMFT
...do not take your marriage for granted. This is not God’s will. Second, just as your children, family and career need attention, your marriage needs attention. Third, marriages come apart over time, so you need to be attentive to them daily. Fourth, if you discern that distance has creeped into your ...Read Full Text >

STORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO BECOME ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS
BISHOP KALLISTOS WARE
STRANGE YET FAMILIAR: My Journey to the Orthodox Church

I can remember exactly when my personal journey to Orthodoxy began. It happened quite unexpectedly one Saturday afternoon in the summer of 1952, when I was seventeen. I was walking along Buckingham Palace Road, close ...Read Full Text >

GUIDELINES FOR RESPECTFUL WORSHIP
Probably the most important duty that we each have as worshipers attending church services is to do all that is in our power to see that a proper decorum and atmosphere is maintained so that all of the congregation is able to pray sincerely, peacefully and meaningfully.

It is with this fact in mind ...Read Full Text >

Why Non-Orthodox are Excluded from the Sacrament of Holy Communion
In the light of Church history, the question might better be asked, "Why does anyone allow for `open communion`" The fact is, from the very beginning the Eucharist was offered only to baptized and chrismated believers. The second century writing known as The Didache instructs believers to "let no one eat or ...Read Full Text >

Bringing Our Friends to Christ
We begin by bringing ourselves to Christ. But we never stop there. After we have brought ourselves, we bring others. The greatest gift that any one can bring to another is Christ.
-A. Coniaris

A BENEDICTION
"I have this benediction for you," I said. "As you leave this sanctuary, make sure that you are clothed in the vast and awesome love of the Heavenly Father. If you should stumble and fall, it will be that very love that will draw you back to his presence. Be careful to seize every opportunity to reflect ...Read Full Text >

THE TURNAROUND PARISH
"...turnaround ministry is possible and can happen, but only if a declining parish’s priest and parishioners are willing to commit themselves to the effort of turnaround ministry, an effort that will require the entire parish working together as a team to stem the hemorrhaging and make a full comeback to ...Read Full Text >

THE TEMPLE OF THE LORD
“Every temple of the Lord is a house of divine Presence and a house of prayer. Every temple is also a house of peace. May the soul of all those who enter into this holy temple to take part in the assembly of God, become itself a house of peace.”

Serve the Lord With Gladness by A Monk of the ...Read Full Text >

MAKING THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
As Orthodox Christians we make the sign of the cross. We join the two index fingers and the thumb of the right hand to show that we believe in:

God the Father who loves us,
God the Son (Jesus) who saves us,
God the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

The three fingers are joined together ...Read Full Text >
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios of America for Great and Holy Lent

March 6, 2008
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New Podcast Includes Orthodox Teens From Around Country

February 22, 2008
The Departments of Youth Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America have joined with the Orthodox Christian Network (OCN) to offer a new podcast for Orthodox Christian teens and their peers.  ...Read Full Text >
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE AT SAINT GEORGE ON WEST 54TH
Holy Communion is offered only during Divine Liturgy

APRIL 19
SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
9:30 A.M.: Orthros
10:30 A.M.: Divine Liturgy

APRIL 20
PALM SUNDAY
9:30 A.M.: Orthros
10:30 A.M.: Divine Liturgy
7:00 P.M.: Service of the Bridegroom

APRIL 21
HOLY MONDAY
7:00 P.M.: Service of the Bridegroom

APRIL 22
HOLY TUESDAY
7:00 P.M.: Service of the Bridegroom

APRIL 23
HOLY WEDNESDAY
7:00 P.M.: Sacrament of Holy Unction

APRIL 24
HOLY THURSDAY
7:30 A.M.: The Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil
Holy Communion is offered only during Divine Liturgy
7:00 P.M.: The Holy Passion Service

APRIL 25
HOLY FRIDAY
9:00 A.M.: The Royal Hours
3:00 P.M.: Vespers (Apokathelosis)
7:00 P.M.: Service of Lamentations

APRIL 26
HOLY SATURDAY
8:00 A.M.: The Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil
Holy Communion is offered only during Divine Liturgy

THE ...Read Full Text >
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