Saint Philip Orthodox Church

08/28/2026

Mark your calendars and come hungry! 😊

The 14th Annual St. Philip Orthodox Church International Food Festival is coming up Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19, from 12:00–8:00 pm!

Come enjoy delicious food, warm fellowship, and a wonderful weekend at St. Philip. Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us spread the word.

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

08/16/2026

Blessed feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary!

“In thy birth giving O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity, / and in thy falling asleep thou hast not forsaken the world, / for living thou wast translated being the Mother of Life. / Wherefore by thine intercession, deliver our souls from death.”

Troparion of Dormition

08/06/2026

Blessed feast of the Transfiguration!
Today, Jesus Christ ascends Mount Tabor with Peter, James, and John, and His glory as the Son of God is revealed to them. The Transfiguration of Christ invites each of us to transfigure ourselves through repentance. Through this transformation, we, too, can become partakers of His divine nature.

It is a tradition to bless grapes on this day because they can represent the transfiguration of earthly things, just like grapes are used for the Eucharist. The practice signifies the final transfiguration of all things in Christ our Savior.
It is done this time of the year because grapes were harvested close to the feast.

07/26/2026

A clip of the Anoixantaria (a hymn that uses the final verses of Psalm 103, often sung for vigils and major feast days) at last night’s vigil service for St. Anna, the mother of the Theotokos.

07/23/2026

Tomorrow night, Friday July 24th, we will gather in prayer and serve a vigil for St. Anna, the mother of the Most Holy Theotokos.

Festal Vespers - 8pm
Festal Orthros - 9:30pm
Festal Divine Liturgy - 11pm

Please join us for this beautiful evening of festal worship as we honor the holy grandmother of our Lord and ask her prayers for our parish, our families, and especially for all parents and children. Come as you are able!

(Pictured below is the miracle working icon of St. Anna, housed at St. Tikhon’s monastery)

07/14/2026

Join us at St. Philip Orthodox Church for a homeschool family picnic held by St Emmelia ministries! It will be held Saturday, August 1st, 2-6pm.

It will be a great opportunity to meet other Orthodox homeschool families in Eastern PA. There will be activities for both youth and adults!

To get more info and register follow this link: http://bit.ly/sempapicnic

We cannot wait to see you there!

07/11/2026

Last night, our teens participated in their monthly “Tea with Father Noah” (also known as “Teen Tea”) where they gather to discuss both their faith and get to know more about each other.

The talk is guided by Father Noah, or a guest speaker, to allow for Q&A and fellowship.

07/10/2026

Psalm 102 at this morning’s peaceful daily liturgy.

“Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, His ministers who do His will.
Bless the Lord, all His works, In all places of His dominion; Bless the Lord, O my soul!”

05/18/2026

“Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!”
(Paschal troparion)

Today was our last Sunday of the Paschal season!

We are approaching the Ascension this Thursday. Join us in worship!
Wednesday 6pm: Festal Vespers and Orthros
Thursday 9:30am: Festal Liturgy
Check our calendar for many more services.

05/17/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/b6Q8fbnmu5Q?si=bnDJziuoT_N5NUVV

Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!
Listen to our beautiful choir sing some of our favorite hymns for the Historical Society’s “Art in Sacred Spaces Tour” visitors today at St. Philip’s.

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