Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church

04/02/2026

AXIOS! ☦️

01/31/2026

From this week’s bulletin at Holy Resurrection:

Since the chief weapon for virtue is humility, and the greatest hindrance to it is pride, the divine Fathers have set these three weeks before the Forty-day Fast as a preparation for the spiritual struggles of virtue.

This present week they have called Harbinger, since it declares that the Fast is approaching; and they set humility as the foundation for all our spiritual labors by appointing that the parable of the Publican and the Pharisee be read today, even before the Fast begins, to teach, through the vaunting of the Pharisee, that the foul smoke of self-esteem and the stench of boasting drives away the grace of the Spirit, strips man of all his virtue, and casts him into the pits of Hades; and, through the repentance and contrite prayer of the Publican, that humility confers upon the sinner forgiveness of all his wicked deeds and raises him up to the greatest heights.

12/25/2025

We enjoyed a full house at our Nativity of the Lord midnight candlelight service! Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

11/15/2025

Blessed Nativity Fast!☦️

Did you know Christmas in the Orthodox Church is preceded by a 40-day spiritual journey?

In the Orthodox Church, the Nativity Fast (also called the Christmas Fast or Advent) is a sacred season of preparation and reflection, beginning each year on November 15. Just like Great Lent prepares us for Pascha, this fast prepares our hearts for the Birth of Christ.

This 40-day fast invites us into repentance, prayer, and almsgiving, while also practicing fasting — abstaining from meat, dairy, and other foods — depending on local custom and spiritual guidance. But fasting is never just about food. It’s about softening the heart, slowing down, and making room for Christ to be born within us.

The Church Fathers teach us that fasting and feasting go hand in hand. The more we empty ourselves in humility, the more fully we can receive the joy of the Feast of the Nativity.
The church services, hymns, and readings during this time help us enter into the mystery of the Incarnation: that God became man, taking on flesh to redeem the world.

As St. John Chrysostom teaches, “Behold a new and wondrous mystery: my ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn… Today He who Is, is born.”

While the world rushes into decorations and noise, the Church calls us to a quiet joy, a time of expectation and hope. The cave of Bethlehem becomes a mirror for the soul: have we made room for Christ to be born in us? Let this season be one of watchfulness, gentleness, and longing for the Light that has come into the world.

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11/06/2025

The Orthodox Church is experiencing a huge wave of interest and newcomers. Once affectionately referred to as “America’s best kept secret,” the secret now seems to be ‘out,’ no doubt because of the internet. Materials, books and insight that were once obtained only through in-person visits to a nearby Orthodox parish/ church bookstore, are now as easy to access as a play button on YouTube, or “add to cart” on Amazon. While this surge is remarkable, and accessibility is a blessing, please remember that this journey is a process. It takes time. Our aim is Christ, not simply knowledge for it’s own sake. Clearly St. Justin lived before the internet, so this problem is not new. But the internet accelerates and intensifies everything, so please remember that the Orthodox Faith must be approached with patience, steadfastness and humility.
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☦️Our church community welcomes you! A helpful note on terminology for newcomers:

👋Visitor: someone who is visiting for the first/second/third+ time. They may or may not identify as a Christian, but they are not an Orthodox Christian.

📖Inquirer: an unofficial status/ term for someone who has consistently attended services, who has talked with the priest and is actively learning about the Faith, with the intent of becoming a Catechumen. They may identify as a Christian, but they are not officially an Orthodox Christian. When asked about their religious identity, they can say “I’m inquiring into/ learning about the Orthodox Faith.”

🙏Catechumen: An official title for someone who has formally been made a catechumen through the ‘Making of the Catechumen’ service performed by the parish priest. This is likened to a formal “engagement” — a serious intention to become an Orthodox Christian by completing spiritual learning in preparation for Holy Baptism. Catechumens have made a serious commitment to becoming Orthodox, but do not receive the Sacraments yet. They would accurately identify as an Catechumen in the Orthodox Faith.

🕊Orthodox Christian: Someone who, after completing catechesis and undergone a life confession, has been recieved into the Orthodox Church via Holy Baptism and/or Chrismation. An Orthodox Christian partakes in the sacraments of the Church, under the spiritual care and advisement if of their parish priest.

08/01/2025

Today we started the season of the Dormition of the Theotokos fast! Come join us during the many services between now and August 15. We look forward to seeing you!

The Feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15 each year. The Feast commemorates the repose (dormition and in the Greek kimisis) or

07/21/2025

Wonderful day at Holy Resurrection today with Father Lawrence bringing the message and Curtis (Christopher) and Gail (Abigail) becoming catechumens!

07/10/2025

Father Jeremiah, Kh. Kara
and the staff from Camp St. Mary of Egypt in Turner joined us this past Sunday for Orthros and Divine Liturgy. We pray that their week at Aldersgate Camp has been as blessed as we were by their attendance with us!

07/01/2025

Another fabulous Sunday at Holy Resurrection! Deacon Lucas served with Father Steve, Polo (David) and Daisy (Ruth) were chrismated and Jaime (Olga) became a catechumen! Come join us!

06/25/2025

06/16/2025

Congratulations on getting married to Alexander and Yumi (Sophia) . A beautiful ceremony and wonderful celebration!