St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Fort Worth, TX

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Fort Worth, TX Everyone is welcome! The first Greek Orthodox to arrive in Ft. Worth, Texas was Demetrios Anagnostakis, a native of Crete, in 1892. Demetrios parish.

His interest in cattle and cowboys and his desire to be a cowboy brought him to Ft. Worth, the leading cattle center of the southwest. By 1910 the Greek Orthodox Christian population had grown from one to approximately two hundred single men, mostly from Asia Minor, who had come to America to escape the tyranny of the Turks. In January 1910, five men met to initially organize the St. A charter was

issued November 7, 1910 by the Office of the Secretary of the State of Texas, making St. Demetrios the first Greek Orthodox parish in the state of Texas and the southwest. In February 1917, the cornerstone of the church was placed in the building at Ross Ave. and N.W. 21st St. during a special "Blessing of the Waters" ceremony. Over the years, the St. Demetrios parish continued to grow. Among many things, the parish established the first Texas order of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (1923), organized the Greek American Youth Club (1947), hosted their first Greek Festival (1969), and opened the doors to the St. Demetrios Community Center (1982). April 21, 2002, the parish held the first church service in their beautiful new sanctuary at N.W. 21st St. and Jacksboro Hwy. On August 18, 2002 we celebrated the formal opening of doors at a "Thyranexia" service with Metropolitan Isaiah officiating. We invite all of you to share in the deep traditions of our faith and the history of Ft. Worth's Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.

9/5/2026 Great Vespers of the Commemoration of the Miracle of Archangel Michael at Colossae (Chonae)."As Commander-in-ch...
09/10/2026

9/5/2026 Great Vespers of the Commemoration of the Miracle of Archangel Michael at Colossae (Chonae).
"As Commander-in-chief you stand by the Godhead and triple Sun, * O Archangel Michael, most brilliant minister. * And with the heavenly hosts on high * rejoicing you cry aloud: * You are holy, O Father; * You are holy, O equally unoriginate * Word; and holy are You, O Holy Spirit, single glory, rule and nature * and single Power and Divinity."
"Celebrate with us, all you orders of Angels. Your leader and our protector, that great Chief Commander, has hallowed this day, marvelously appearing in his sacred shrine. Therefore let us gratefully extol him and sing aloud to him, “Shelter us in the shelter of your wings, O grand Archangel Michael.”
For more about this miracle, please follow this link to a short and informative video presented by Patristix:
https://youtu.be/QBzz4SkFy5M?si=nnoKVIqbP4ZdYTTZ

"As Commander-in-chief you stand by the Godhead and triple Sun, * O...

9/2/2026 Paraklesis ServiceThe Small Paraklesis is a beautiful and deeply comforting supplicatory service in the Orthodo...
09/10/2026

9/2/2026 Paraklesis Service
The Small Paraklesis is a beautiful and deeply comforting supplicatory service in the Orthodox Church, dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos. It is chanted in times of distress, sorrow, or personal struggles, as well as during the Dormition Fast (August 1–14), alternating with the Great Paraklesis.
This service consists of prayers and hymns that seek the intercession of the Theotokos, asking for spiritual and physical healing, guidance, and spiritual strength.

The Small Paraklesis is a beautiful and deeply comforting supplicat...

9/9/2026 Paraklesis ServiceThe Small Paraklesis is a beautiful and deeply comforting supplicatory service in the Orthodo...
09/10/2026

9/9/2026 Paraklesis Service

The Small Paraklesis is a beautiful and deeply comforting supplicatory service in the Orthodox Church, dedicated to the Most Holy Theotokos. It is chanted in times of distress, sorrow, or personal struggles, as well as during the Dormition Fast (August 1–14), alternating with the Great Paraklesis.
This service consists of prayers and hymns that seek the intercession of the Theotokos, asking for spiritual and physical healing, guidance, and spiritual strength.

The Small Paraklesis is a beautiful and deeply comforting supplicat...

Having just celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos on September 8th, this might be of interest ...
09/09/2026

Having just celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos on September 8th, this might be of interest and something to meditate on:
So often, we might forget about our ancestors; and also, we might not give a second thought to the fact that Our Lord Jesus Christ, True God and True Man, had human ancestors, too. (Read the whole genealogy in Matthew Chapter 1:1-17).
THIS is a fascinating and interesting icon of the Maternal lineage of Christ, found in the Monastery of Our Lady 'Saidraya' in Jerusalem. It speaks of 4 generations:
The Child-Child
The Most-Holy Theotokos (His mother)
St. Anna (mother of the Theotokos and Christ's Grandmother)
St. Miriam (St. Anna's mother and Great Grandmother of Our Lord).

Forget Pumpkin Spice in almost everything... Instead "Think Greek" to get into the Fall feeling! Follow for details: htt...
09/07/2026

Forget Pumpkin Spice in almost everything...
Instead "Think Greek" to get into the Fall feeling!
Follow for details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1cC2F6Y1SG/
All are invited for this year's Greek Festival, Nov. 13, 14, and 15.
Download the posted photo and share with family and friends, while you practice your best "OPA"!

09/06/2026
September 6th:Come and See: Orthros 8am and Divine Liturgy 9am for the Commemoration of the Archangel Michael's Miracle ...
09/06/2026

September 6th:
Come and See: Orthros 8am and Divine Liturgy 9am for the Commemoration of the Archangel Michael's Miracle at Collisae.
Then, at home, take 7 minutes to watch a remarkable video on today's commemoration: THE BATTLE OF THE WATERS in the 2nd Century!
Scoop up children and grandchildren and, if you're able, run this on your Smart TV. It's AWESOME!!!

An epic story of angels, water, and miracles. This is the much-love...

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2020 N. W. 21st Street
Fort Worth, TX
76164

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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+16175300885

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