St. Mary's Orthodox Chapel

04/12/2026

CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN!

A wonderful Pascha 2026!

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

Curious about Orthodox Christianity?
Join us each week for a welcoming "Introduction to Orthodox Christianity" class at 4:00 PM, followed by evening Vespers!
Whether you’re new, visiting, or simply exploring, this is a great opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and connect with others.
All are welcome!

Location:
St. Mary's Orthodox Chapel
400 Brim Street
Desloge, MO
63601

Questions?
Message us here, email us at [email protected], or visit our website at http://mineralareaorthodox.weebly.com

Come and see!

St. Mary’s is composed of Eastern Orthodox Christians within the Mineral Area who are working to re-establish a Mission church within our region.

03/31/2026

The monthly newsletter, "Magnificat Monthly", is finally being organized to better communicate news and updates regarding our community. If you would like to receive these monthly newsletters, please send the page a PM on Messenger to be added to the recipient list.

03/29/2026

“But Jesus hid himself…” -St. John 8:59
The veils of Passiontide reset our eyes and prepare us to behold anew the Bridegroom as he will be revealed to us on Good Friday, ready to consummate his love for his Bride.

03/28/2026

Many years to Siluoan (Logan), who was baptized this morning!

And thank you Abbot Theodore for making the journey from Ladyminster Monastery in Colorado to meet with our excited community! We were also blessed to hear him speak about monasticism in the Orthodox Church and welcome him back any time.

03/18/2026

Sharing again. If you are almsgiving, consider donating toward our parish needs.

Currently, we stand at 50% of our $6,000 initial goal to properly AC/Heat the church building.

St Mary's Orthodox Chapel (Desloge, MO)📢Hello everyone! I'm reaching out with a heartfelt plea from our little community at St. Mary’s. We’re in the midst o...

03/17/2026

Memory Eternal!

TBILISI, GEORGIA — The Georgian Diocese in North America ქართული ეპარქია ჩრდილოეთ ამერიკაში has announced that His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, has fallen asleep in the Lord.

"May the Lord establish his immortal and blessed soul in the Kingdom of Heaven," the diocese said. It also announced that a memorial service for the repose of his soul will be held in all parishes of the diocese Tuesday evening.

LINK: https://uoj.news/news/86734-patr-ilia-of-georgia-falls-asleep-in-the-lord

03/06/2026

Tonight!

Stations of the Cross will be 6 PM, every Friday during Lent.

Stations of the Cross are a way to stand at the foot of the Cross; not as mere spectators of tragedy, but as active participants in the mystery of redemption, already knowing that Pascha is coming.

03/02/2026

This handy visual provides some useful imagery for the season of Lent. At the center and dominating the picture is the Cross, because this entire season has at its center the Cross. The steps leadi…

02/27/2026

Stations of the Cross will be 6 PM, every Friday during Lent.

Stations of the Cross are a way to stand at the foot of the Cross; not as mere spectators of tragedy, but as active participants in the mystery of redemption, already knowing that Pascha is coming.

02/07/2026

Our journey to Pascha begins this Sunday with Septuagesima! It's time, at this early hour, to begin laboring in the vineyard of spiritual discipline and asceticism so that our Lenten journey is holy and profitable for our healing.