St. Stephen Orthodox Cathedral

08/24/2026

Many thanks to all those who participated in our pierogi making sessions on August 21st and 22nd! We greatly appreciate your help!

Our annual Fall Ethnic Food Fest will take place on November 7th and 8th!

08/19/2026

August 14/15, 2026
Vigil and Liturgy for the Blessed Dormition of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

Troparion:
In giving birth, you preserved your virginity, and in falling asleep you did not forsake the world, O Theotokos. You passed into life as the Mother of Life, and by your prayers, you deliver our souls from death.

Kontakion:
Neither the tomb, nor death had power over the Theotokos, who is unsleeping in her intercessions and an unchanging hope in her protection. For as the Mother of Life, she was translated into life by Him who dwelt in her ever-virginal womb.

08/05/2026

On Wednesday, August 5th, St. Stephen’s welcomed the pastor and a group of parishioners from Taiwanese Grace Church for a visit. Following a tour of the main sanctuary and the bell tolls calling all to worship, Fr. Victor led a brief service of the Hours in the Chapel. Afterwards, Fr. Victor discussed the ancient faith of Orthodox Christianity, highlighting the critical linkage between our faith, prayer, the Bible, and tradition, answering very insightful questions along the way. He also explained the history of the Orthodox Church, which the visitors found very intriguing. Afterwards, everyone shared lunch together, leading to more fruitful fellowship and discussion.

Glory to God for all things!

07/31/2026

On Thursday, July 30th, a group of parishioners visited Sight and Sound theater to view the play Joshua. Everyone enjoyed the time together and is looking forward to the next opportunity to visit Sight and Sound.

07/26/2026

07/20/2026

On Sunday, July 19th, Fr. Victor blessed parishioners' cars, keeping with the tradition of the Sunday closest to the Feast of the Holy Prophet Elijah (celebrated July 20th).

06/15/2026

After Sunday Divine Liturgy on June 14th, Fr. Victor presented his lecture, “The Story of Creation and Scientific Worldview,” where he used his expertise in physics to guide a discussion on the Creation story from Genesis 1 and how it can be understood in light of modern scientific discoveries. Many thanks for his learned guidance and fascinating insights!

06/15/2026

On Saturday, June 13th, the faithful of St. Stephen’s Cathedral gathered for a morning of prosphora baking. Led by experienced bakers, many parishioners new to the process learned how to bake prosphora as a way to contribute to the life of the church. Glory to God for such wonderful fruits and fellowship!