St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Greenville, SC PUBLISH DATE: October 11, 2009

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to Titus 3:8-15

TITUS, my son, the saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in ...Read Full Text >

Gospel Reading
Luke 8:5-15
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

The Lord said this parable: "A sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell along ...Read Full Text >

Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
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Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Holy Martyrs Zenais and Philonilla
October 11 ...Read Full Text >

Our Holy Father Nectarius, Arsacuis and Sisinius, Patriarchs of Constantinople
October 11 ...Read Full Text >
Resurrectional Apolytikion First Tone
Savior, Your tomb was sealed with a stone. Soldiers kept watch over Your sacred body. Yet, You rose on the third day giving life to the world. Wherefore the powers of heaven cried out, "O Giver of Life, glory to Your Resurrection O Christ; glory to Your Kingdom, glory to Your dispensation who alone are the Loving One." -Translation by Narthex Press

Apolytikion for Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Most glorified art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast established our Fathers as luminous stars upon the earth, and through them didst guide us all to the true Faith. O Most Merciful One, glory be to Thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery

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
O Protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the creator most constant: O despise not the voices of those who have sinned; but be quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession and speed thou to make supplication, O thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee. - Translation by Holy Transfiguration Monastery
For by seed here He means His doctrine, and by land, the souls of men, and by the sower, Himself .... For as the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 44 on Matthew 12, 4th Century


For indeed this also is a part of the devil's craft, by the side of the truth always to bring in error, painting  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


And He signifies also that the error comes after the truth, which the actual event testifies. For so after the  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


So here again sleep occasions our ruin; so that there is need of continual watchfulness. Wherefore He also said,  ...Read Full Text >
-St. John Chrysostom, Homily 46 on Matthew 13, 4th Century


When you see life's pleasures, beware that they might not distract you, for they conceal death's snares. Likewise  ...Read Full Text >
-St. Ephraim the Syrian, A Spiritual Psalter no 43, pg. 74, 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

 
October 2, 2009
Encyclical of Archbishop Demetrios for National Leadership 100 Sunday - October 18, 2009

Protocol 92/09

October 18, 2009
National Leadership 100 Sunday

Let us not grow weary in doing what is good,
for in due season we shall reap. (Galatians 6:9)

To the Most Reverend Priests and Deacons, the Monks and Nuns, the Presidents and Members of the Parish ...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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