St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Greenville, SC PUBLISH DATE: November 8, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 2:2-10

BRETHREN, if the message declared by angels was valid and every transgression or disobedience received a just ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:41-56
7th Sunday of Luke

At that time, there came to Jesus a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue; and ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
November 8 ...Read Full Text >

Nektarios the Wonderworker, Bishop of Pentapolis
November 9 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion Plagal of the First Tone
O Faithful, let us sing a hymn of praise and worship to the Logos, coeternal with the Father and the Spirit, who was born of the Virgin for our salvation. Of His own will He went upon the Cross in the flesh and suffered death, to raise the dead through His glorious Resurrection. -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Synaxis of the Archangel Michael & the other Bodiless Powers: Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salaphiel, Jegudiel, & Barachiel
O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion of the Church
As the deliverer of the captives and protector of the poor, as the physician of the feeble and combatant of kings, champion and great martyr George, intercede with Christ our God to save our souls.

Kontakion
Chief Commanders of God; ministers of divine glory; guides for men and leadership of the Incorporeal; as Chief Commanders of the Incorporeal, plead for our welfare and for great mercy. - Translation by Narthex Press
He puts an end to the woman’s fear ... He sets her right, in respect of her thinking to be hid ... He exhibits her  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


At the same time both signifying that it is easy for Him to raise the dead ... and also teaching us not to fear  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 31 on Matthew 9, 4th Century


For in a contest there is much labor needed--and after the contest victory falls to some, to others disgrace. Is  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ambrose of Milan, Chapter 15, Three Books on the Duties of the Clergy, 4th century


We advance toward humility by means of trials. He who rests on his virtue without suffering tribulation has the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Isaac of Syria, Homily 57, in Ascetical Homilies, p. 283, 7th century


But the head of every good endeavor and the guiding force of right actions is perseverance in prayer. By means of  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Makarios the Great, Homilies 40.2, in Spiritual Homilies, 4th century

Matins
Sundays at
9:15 am to 10:00 am

Liturgy
Sundays at
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Bible Study
Every Wednesday at 10:00am to 11:30am

Parish Information
St. George Orthodox Cathedral
406 N. Academy Street
Greenville, SC 29601

Phone: (864) 233-8531
Fax: (864) 421-9182
Website: http://www.stgeorgegreenville.org
Email: st281@bellsouth.net

Proistamenos: Rev. Fr. Tom (Athas) J. Pistolis
Email: st281@bellsouth.net

 
November 3, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for the Feast of the Holy Archangels - November 8, 2009
November 8, 2009
Feast of the Synaxis of the
Holy Archangels
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November 4, 2009
HIS EMINENCE METROPOLITAN ALEXIOS MESSAGE FOR THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL FEAST DAY AND HONORS
November 2009


My Beloved,

“Let the beauty of the LORD our GOD be upon us,
and establish the work of our hands for us.”
(Psalm 90:17)


As you all know, this event has become a sacred and beloved tradition of our Metropolis of Atlanta family, as we gather ...Read Full Text >
Welcome Visitors
We extend a warm welcome to visitors worshipping with us today. We would like to remind you that Holy Communion is reserved for those who have been baptized or confirmed in the Orthodox Church, and who have prepared themselves to receive the Eucharist. All visitors are welcome to receive the blessed bread at ...Read Full Text >


Priest: Fr. Tom Pistolis
Deacon: Fr. Dn. Haralambos (Charles) Joiner
Choir Director: Fanya Paouris
Organist: Mary Koutroulias
Chanters: Sotiris Basilakos, Tony Thermos, Forrest Palmer, David Bowden, John Blackstone, Tim Demas, Ben Slayton
Religious Education Directors: Frances Pappas, ...Read Full Text >

Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10:00 am We are studying the Book of Revelation this fall. Come and join us for a discussion of this book that is rarely discussed in the Orthodox Church.

Cathedral Choir
We need more choir members.... Rehearsal at 7 pm Wednesdays
Contact Fanya Paouris

Alms Box - Support a Missionary Priest
Alms Lenten collections go to the SAMP program (a development program of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center that offers monthly financial assistance to indigenous priests in extremely poor areas around the world. Through SAMP donations, the priest is able to apply himself more fully to the needs of the ...Read Full Text >

Help with Cathedral Outreach Efforts
We need your help. Deacon Charles is building a list of those who are involved with various outreach organizations like Hospice, United Ministries or Meals on Wheels. He would like to identify those who are willing to keep our community up-to-date on the services and needs of these organizations and to be ...Read Full Text >
Previous St. George Orthodox Cathedral Bulletins
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