St. Thomas Orthodox Church

St. Thomas Orthodox Church Orthodox Christian church community in Fredericksburg.

09/06/2026

St Thomas Antiochian Church
Fredericksburg, Texas

09/05/2026

St Thomas Antiochian Church
Fredericksburg, Texas

09/03/2026

St Thomas Antiochian Church
Fredericksburg, Texas

08/29/2026

St Thomas Antiochian Church
Fredericksburg, Texas

08/27/2026

St Thomas Antiochian Church
Fredericksburg, Texas

08/23/2026

St Thomas Antiochian Church
Fredericksburg, Texas

08/22/2026

St Thomas Antiochian Church
Fredericksburg, Texas

08/22/2026

🍇 The Blessing of the Grapes at Whatley Wines ☦️

Today, St. Thomas Orthodox Church was blessed to gather at Whatley Wines for our first annual Blessing of the Grapes.

In this video, Fr. Methodios, together with two of our Acolytes, offers the Church’s prayers of blessing and thanksgiving over the first fruits of Whatley Wines 2026 harvest and the vineyard from which they came.

The blessing of first fruits is an ancient Christian tradition rooted in a simple truth: everything we receive is ultimately a gift from God. In gratitude, we offer back to Him the first and best of what the earth has produced, asking His blessing upon the harvest and upon all those whose labor tends and cares for it.

There was something especially beautiful about taking these prayers outside the walls of the church and into the vineyard itself—giving thanks to God in the very place where these fruits were grown.

Our sincere thanks to Whatley Wines for welcoming St. Thomas and so graciously hosting this special morning, and to everyone who attended, supported our fundraiser, donated, and helped make our first Blessing of the Grapes such a wonderful occasion.

May God bless Whatley Wines, those who tend these vines, and the fruits of their 2026 harvest. And may this be the first of many years that we gather together in thanksgiving. 🍇☦️

“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof...” — Psalm 23:1 OSB (Psalm 24:1)

🍇Sneak peek at the silent auction (part two!) 🍇These are high-quality services donated by church members and the local c...
08/21/2026

🍇Sneak peek at the silent auction (part two!) 🍇

These are high-quality services donated by church members and the local community.

Please join us this weekend, Saturday, August 22nd!

All proceeds benefit the life and ministry of St. Thomas in Fredericksburg, TX.

🍇Sneak peek at the silent auction! 🍇Church and community members have lovingly donated these items for the Blessing of t...
08/21/2026

🍇Sneak peek at the silent auction! 🍇

Church and community members have lovingly donated these items for the Blessing of the Grapes event!

Please join us this weekend, Saturday, August 22nd!

All proceeds benefit the life and ministry of St. Thomas in Fredericksburg, TX.

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1201 N Llano Street
Fredericksburg, TX
78624

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