Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery Pennsylvania

02/10/2024

It is with joy in our hearts that we announce that next Friday, February 16th, at 5:00 PM, the Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God from St. George's Church in Taylor, PA (also called Kardiotissa) will arrive at our church of St. Andrew in Jamaica NY. The icon will remain in the church until the next day, Saturday at 12:00 PM.
On Friday evening we will have Great Vespers with Vigil.
Saturday morning at 8:00 AM we will hold the Akathist of the Mother of God
9:00AM Holy Liturgy
12:00 PM The Icon will leave for Pennsylvania.

We look forward to welcoming you and please let your family and friends know so that as many Christians as possible can venerate the miracle-working icon. God bless and see you soon!
Rev. Ioan Proteasa
Address : St Andrew Orthodox Church
90-34 139th Street, Jamaica
(Queens) NY 11435
For more information please contact us at 917-648-1772

11/17/2023

This week we started the Fast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The Christmas Lent, also known as Advent, holds a special significance in the Christian calendar. It serves as a period of spiritual and physical preparation, accompanied by almsgiving. During this time, we engage in prayer, introspection, and fasting to cultivate a sense of anticipation and readiness for the birth of Christ. So we read in the Triodion:

“While fasting with the body, brethren, let us also fast in spirit.
Let us loose every bond of iniquity;
Let us undo the knots of every contract made by violence;
Let us tear up all unjust agreements;
Let us give bread to the hungry
And welcome to our house the poor who have no roof to cover them,
That we may receive great mercy from Christ our God.”
(Vespers for Wednesday in the first week)

09/29/2023

We are thankful to have so many faithful supporting our cause following St Andrew's Church Fourth Annual Gala in NY this past Saturday! With God's blessings, let us continue to build together a future full of hope and faith for our children.
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09/18/2023

We are extremely grateful for the participation and unwavering support of tens of faithful who showed up at the Holy Cross Monastery Feast Day celebration this past Saturday, September 16th.

The day was filled with meaningful events that brought our community closer together. We began with the Holy Liturgy, where we came together in prayer and reflection. Following this, the blessing of the water and of the grounds of our future Monastery and Chapel took place. The day ended with a culinary feast highlighting traditional Romanian food.

The service was officiated by a group of priests, including Fr. Ioan Proteasa, Fr. Florin Spânu, Fr. Vasile Ivan, Fr. Mircea Schirta, Fr. Daniel Bălan and Brother Clement. We were also fortunate to host the Myrrh-Streaming Icon of Theotokos Kardiotissa (“The Tender Heart”) for everyone to venerate and pray to.

Thank you for being a part of this special day and for sharing our vision. We look forward to seeing you at the Gala event next Saturday, September 23th at Verdi’s in Westbury, NY and continuing to work together towards our shared goal of building a thriving monastic community in Pleasant Mount.

God Bless!

Celebration of the Monastery Feast Day, The Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 16th, 2023. We were blessed to receive the Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Theotokos Kardiotissa (The Tender Heart) for the faithful to venerate.

09/18/2023

09/18/2023

09/14/2023

Please join us on our Feast Day on September 16th in Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania in venerating the Myrrh-Streaming Icon of Theotokos Kardiotissa from the neighboring St. George Orthodox Church.

05/24/2023

The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, which we celebrate tomorrow May 25th, is a pivotal event in the Orthodox faith. After His resurrection, Jesus, in His glorified body, ascended into heaven to be seated at the right hand of the Father. It signifies the completion of His earthly mission and the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. As believers, we find hope and assurance in His Ascension, knowing that He reigns over all and has prepared a place for us. This event reminds us of His love, power, and the promise of His return. May we be inspired by His Ascension to live faithfully, spreading His message of grace and salvation to the world.
Let us pray for his guidance and protection, and let us look forward to the day when he will return to earth in glory.

May you have a blessed Ascension Day!