Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church Reno

06/23/2026

06/21/2026

Saint Anthony - Divine Liturgy

06/16/2026

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06/16/2026

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses what it means to live as an Orthodox...

06/11/2026

The icon of the Virgin Mary in the operating room and the interrogation.

When the Soviet regime began to remove religious symbols from public spaces, they ordered the icon of the Virgin Mary to be taken down from the operating room where the Saint worked. Refusing to compromise, he stopped operating. Shortly after, the wife of a high-ranking party official was taken to the hospital, needing an urgent and extremely difficult operation. No other doctor would take responsibility. Saint Luke clearly stated:

“If the icon does not return to its place, I will not touch the scalpel.”

Faced with the danger of death, the administration relented, the icon was returned to its place, the operation was successful, and the Saint continued to operate under the gaze of the Virgin Mary.

From the book of Saint Luke "I loved martyrdom":

Η εικόνα της Παναγίας στο χειρουργείο και η ανάκριση.

Όταν το σοβιετικό καθεστώς άρχισε να αφαιρεί τα θρησκευτικά σύμβολα από τους δημόσιους χώρους, διέταξαν να κατεβεί η εικόνα της Παναγίας από το χειρουργείο όπου εργαζόταν ο Άγιος. Εκείνος, αρνούμενος να συμβιβαστεί, σταμάτησε να χειρουργεί. Λίγο καιρό μετά, μεταφέρθηκε στο νοσοκομείο η σύζυγος ενός υψηλόβαθμου στελέχους του κόμματος, η οποία χρειαζόταν επείγουσα και εξαιρετικά δύσκολη επέμβαση. Κανένας άλλος γιατρός δεν αναλάμβανε την ευθύνη. Ο Άγιος Λουκάς δήλωσε ξεκάθαρα:

«Αν δεν επιστρέψει η εικόνα στη θέση της, εγώ δεν αγγίζω το νυστέρι»

Μπροστά στον κίνδυνο του θανάτου, η διοίκηση υποχώρησε, η εικόνα μπήκε ξανά στη θέση της, η επέμβαση πέτυχε και ο Άγιος συνέχισε να χειρουργεί κάτω από το βλέμμα της Θεοτόκου.

Απ' το βιβλίο του Αγίου Λουκά ​«Αγάπησα το μαρτύριο»:

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

HOW TO OBSERVE THE APOSTLES' FAST

The Apostles' Fast begins on June 8 in 2026. This season of preparation leads us to the feast of the holy, glorious, and all-praised leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul, on July 12 (June 29 on the church calendar).

These two very different men gave everything for the preaching of Christianity. Their writings make up the majority of the New Testament epistles: the Apostle Peter wrote two, and the Apostle Paul wrote fourteen—more than any other writer.

Their letters contain the very foundations of Christian teaching. They also speak openly about the challenges faced by the early Church and offer guidance for Christian life in every age. Both apostles write with depth and warmth, addressing marriage, raising children, human relationships, and ways to resolve conflict. These concerns are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago.

As we approach the feast of the holy apostles, it is a fitting time to read what they wrote—and, more importantly, to try living even a small part of what they taught.

If you have not yet begun attending services regularly, the fast offers a good opportunity to start. It is especially fitting to go to Confession and receive the Holy Mysteries of Christ during this season.

As for food, the rules are simple: we abstain from meat, eggs, and dairy. Vegetables, fruits, grains, seafood, and fish are permitted.

06/08/2026

THE APOSTLES' FAST

Tomorrow, we begin the Fast of the Holy Apostles, and we are called to embrace this sacred time with prayer, fasting and reflection.

The Apostles' Fast is a beautiful opportunity to honour the Holy Apostles, especially Saints Peter and Paul, whose unwavering faith and tireless work laid the foundation of the early Church. Through this fast, we strive to draw closer to Christ, following the example of the Apostles in faith, sacrifice and love.

The Apostles’ Fast, which is observed from tomorrow until the 29th of June, is generally less strict than Great Lent, but still a meaningful time of discipline. We abstain from meat, dairy and eggs. However fish, wine, and oil are permitted (except Wednesdays and Fridays, which are fast days - no fish, wine, or oil).

Beyond abstaining from certain foods, this Fast invites us to grow spiritually and deepen our relationship with Christ; let us use this season of spiritual renewal to grow in faith, increase our prayers and serve one another in love.

A BLESSED AND FRUITFUL APOSTLE'S FAST TO ALL!