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TEEN SOYO LENTEN RETREAT All St. Nicholas teens are invited to join Fr. Michael, Dn. Justin, Tanner and Cece for a SOYO Lenten retreat at Grace Adventures Retreat Center near Silver Lake State Park.   Group transportation provided to and from the retreat. Departing St. Nicholas:  Friday, April 12 @ 4:30 PM Arriving back at […]

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Orthodoxy Sunday

The Sunday of Orthodoxy is the first Sunday of Great Lent. The dominant theme of this Sunday since 843 has been that of the victory of the icons. In that year the iconoclastic controversy, which had raged on and off since 726, was finally laid to rest, and icons and their veneration were restored on […]

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Feast of the Annunciation

Rejoice, O Theotokos, O deliverance of Adam from the curse! Rejoice, O chaste Theotokos! Rejoice, O living bush! Rejoice, O lamp! Rejoice, O throne! Rejoice, O ladder and door! Rejoice, O divine chariot! Rejoice, O bright cloud! Rejoice, O temple, O most-gilded jar! Rejoice, O mountain! Rejoice, O tabernacle and table! Rejoice, O deliverer of […]

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FOCUS NORTH AMERICA

FOCUS North America Steven Christoforou, FOCUS North America Director of Operations & Community Engagement met with the Orthodox churches in Grand Rapids to discuss the interest and need for a FOCUS Center in our Grand Rapids community. Use the links below to learn more about what was discussed at the meeting, join a working group, […]

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A Guide for Great Lent

The season of Great Lent is the time of preparation for the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. It is the living symbol of man’s entire life which is to be fulfilled in his own resurrection from the dead with Christ. It is a time of renewed devotion: of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. It is a time […]

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Women’s Ministry

Thursday March 14 at 6:30 pm REGISTRATION: [PAINT] COST: $25 Join us Thursday March 14 at 6:30 pm as Nathan Adolphson leads us through creating a beautiful painting. Please note the cost of the event is $25 per person, and payment MUST be made in cash or check. Checks can be made out to Women’s […]

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IOCC – KENTUCKY DISASTER RELIEF TRIP

DATE: March 11 – March 16 NEED: Families are still rebuilding their homes from the 2021 tornadoes that swept through western Kentucky. They continue to need help with minor repairs, restoration of garages and outbuildings and removal of debris. ANSWER THE CALL: IOCC needs our help, so our Works of Mercy Team has organized a […]

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Scholarship Page

Scholarships from Antiochian Orthodox Benefactors ​The Antiochian Archdiocese shares this listing of scholarships from a variety of sources for the benefit of applicants and benefactors. Contact the benefactors directly for rules, qualifications, and deadlines for their scholarships. All 2024 scholarships will be updated by March 2024. 2023 Eastern Dioceses Scholarships 2023 Harry & Florence Kouri and the […]

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THE CHOSEN DISCUSSION GROUP

y Join the Conversation y The CHOSEN is the widely popular, multi-season show about the life of Jesus, allowing the viewers to see His life through those that knew Him. The show has the hope of taking a viewer deeper into the Gospel stories as they join Jesus and His disciples. Whether you have seen […]

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BOOKS with ABOUNA

JOIN THE DISCUSSION! REGISTER at [SCREWTAPE DISCUSSION GROUP]  

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THE NATIVITY of CHRIST

“‘For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. It ranks next to the greatest holiday, the Resurrection of Jesus. The Feast of the […]

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Advent / Nativity Fast

  This is a joyous fast in anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. In the weeks between now and December 24, we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth in the flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Give careful consideration to prepare for confession, participate in almsgiving, and apply the Church’s prescription for fasting. You will […]

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