Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral

08/28/2026

DIVINE LITURGY THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH - BEHEADING OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Dear Holy Trinity Cathedral Family,

Please join us this Saturday, August 29, 2026, for the Divine Services on the Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist and Forerunner.

This is a solemn feast and a strict fast day.

Orthros at 9AM
Divine Liturgy 9:45AM

In Christ,
Fr. Christoforos

08/19/2026

Farewell Banquet Honoring His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada: September 8th

Dear beloved parishioners,

I am pleased to share with you the flyer and registration link for the Farewell Banquet honoring His Eminence Archbishop Apostolos of Canada, our beloved former Metropolitan of New Jersey.

The banquet will take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at The Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey.

This special evening will be a wonderful opportunity for the faithful of our Metropolis to come together to honor His Eminence and express our heartfelt gratitude for his years of dedicated pastoral service, spiritual leadership, and love for the clergy and faithful of our Holy Metropolis.

Tickets may only be purchased through the following Givebutter link:

https://givebutter.com/archbishop-apostolos-of-canada-farewell-dinner-ibbazu

I encourage those who can attend to join us in wishing His Eminence every blessing as he begins this new chapter of his archpastoral ministry in Canada.

In Christ’s love,

Fr. Christoforos

By Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey

08/13/2026

Dear beloved parishioners,

As we approach the beautiful and sacred Feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary, we invite everyone to join us in prayer during these final days of the Dormition Fast.

Tonight at 7:00 PM
Join us for our final Paraklesis Service, as we gather once more to offer our prayers, supplications, and thanksgiving to the Mother of God.

Tomorrow, Friday, at 7:00 PM
We will celebrate the Great Vespers of the Dormition, prayerfully entering into this great Feast of our Church.

Saturday, August 15
Orthros at 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM

May the Most Holy Theotokos cover us all with her protection and lead us always closer to Christ. Most Holy Theotokos, save us!

With love in Christ,

Fr. Christoforos

08/13/2026

Dear beloved parishioners,

As our college students prepare to begin a new academic year, we would like to send them forth with the prayers and blessing of their Church family.

This Sunday, August 16, before Holy Communion, I will invite all our college students to come forward to the solea for a special prayer and blessing.

Whether beginning college for the first time or returning for another year, may they always remember that Christ goes with them, their parish family is praying for them, and Holy Trinity will always be their spiritual home.

We warmly invite all our college students to be with us!

In Christ’s love,

Fr. Christoforos

08/12/2026

Dear parishioners,

Tomorrow, Thursday, August 13th, our Church celebrates the Feast of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, the patron saint and namesake of our beloved Fr. Tikhon.

Orthros and Divine Liturgy will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Happy nameday, Fr. Tikhon!

With love in Christ,
Fr. Christoforos

08/05/2026

Dear Holy Trinity Cathedral Family,

This is a reminder of tomorrow’s service on the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, we will be blessing the grapes as is our tradition. Following the Divine Liturgy we will offer the Supplication/Paraklesis Service to the Virgin Mary.

Orthros at 9AM
Divine Liturgy 9:45AM
Paraklesis 10:45 – 11:30AM

In Christ,
Fr. Christoforos

07/31/2026

Dear beloved parishioners,

I pray that you are enjoying a peaceful, restful, and blessed summer.

As we enter the blessed month of August, I warmly invite you to join us for the beautiful Services that will be offered throughout the first two weeks of the month in honor of our Most Holy Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary.

In addition to the evening Paraklesis Services, we will also celebrate some morning Divine Services on certain days, offering us many opportunities to gather in prayer and seek the loving intercessions of our Blessed Mother.

Attached you will find the complete schedule of Services, along with a form on which you may write the names of your loved ones to be commemorated throughout these sacred days.

May the Most Holy Theotokos intercede for each of us and our families, granting us strength, peace, good health, and her loving protection.

With paternal love in Christ,

Fr. Christoforos Oikonomidis

07/28/2026

My Beloved Brother Clergy,

It is with a heavy heart, yet with steadfast hope in the Resurrection, that I write to inform you of the falling asleep in the Lord of another one of our beloved brothers. This Friday morning, our brother and concelebrant, the Rev. Protopresbyter John Manuel, Proistamenos of St. Nicholas Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, fell asleep in the Lord. Trusting in the goodness of God and His divine providence, we commend the soul of Fr. John to Christ, who "is risen from the dead and has become the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep."

Fr. John was a joy-filled servant of the Lord who faithfully shepherded his flock with love, compassion, and unwavering dedication. He was also a cherished brother priest whose kindness, wisdom, and encouragement strengthened us all in our ministry. His passing will be deeply felt throughout our clergy brotherhood and across our sacred Metropolis of New Jersey.

His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, extends his paternal love and heartfelt condolences to Presvytera Karen; their children and grandchildren; the entire Manuel family; and especially to our brother clergy, their sons, Fr. Thomas Manuel and Fr. Nicholas Manuel, as well as their son-in-law, Fr. Savvas Mandeville. His Eminence asks all of our clergy brotherhood to join him in offering fervent prayers for the repose of the servant of God, John the Protopresbyter.

Further information regarding the funeral arrangements will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

May our Lord grant rest to the soul of His faithful servant, the Protopresbyter John, in a place of light, a place of green pasture, and a place of refreshment, where all sickness, sorrow, and sighing have fled away.
Αἰωνία αὐτοῦ ἡ μνήμη!
May his memory be eternal!

07/23/2026