Online Chapel

Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 02/24/2026

First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist

Today's Readings

Luke 7:17-30

St. Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians 4:6-15

Matthew 11:2-15

Saints and Feasts Commemorated

First & Second Finding of the Venerable Head of John the Baptist; Romanos, Prince of Uglich; Boswell, Abbot of Melrose Abbey; Cumine the White, Abbot of Iona

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Upcoming Events:

Jesus begins His ministry with the call:
   “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.”

Great Lent is the Church’s gift to help us respond to this call. It is not meant to be gloomy, but joyful—a season of discovering the small ways we may be missing the mark in living according to Christ’s teaching.

It is like discovering a remedy for an illness or pain: the relief brings joy. In an even greater way, when we uncover a path that helps us become more like Christ and share in His unending love and mercy, we experience deep spiritual healing and joy.

“Blessed are the poor in spirit… Blessed are those who mourn,” Jesus tells us at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount.
With humility, God reveals our weaknesses. The sorrow we feel is not despair, but a healing sorrow that leads to comfort, forgiveness, and renewal.

Do This: Read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Review these self-examination questions based on this text ( Self-examination questions ), and select one to work on. Ask God to show you just one way to grow closer to Him, and seek His help to change.

Lent is also a time to prepare for the Sacrament of Confession, where we stand before Christ and renew our commitment to live in His love. Please call the church office to schedule a confession with Fr. Tom Pistolis.

Seek His love.
Accept His mercy.
Participate in Lent with joyful repentance.

Catechism Classes

Spring Class: meets at 12:30 in lower level of Cathedral.

If you are inquiring about the Orthodox Church, longing to deepen your understanding of the Apostolic Orthodox faith? Join us for a comprehensive catechism to explore the Orthodox Church's history, doctrine, and life-giving practice. 
Together, we will examine:
The foundations of the Orthodox Faith How Orthodoxy differs from many modern Christian teachings Why right belief (orthodoxy) leads to right living (orthopraxy) - the path of salvation and union with Christ
   • Every Sunday at 12:30 PM (following Divine Liturgy)
   • Lower level of the Cathedral
   • Led by Fr. Deacon Charles
   • Free copy of Orthodox Way: A Catechism for Seekers provided

Come with your questions. Come seeking Christ. Whether you are exploring Orthodoxy for the first time or seeking to rediscover its depth, this class is for you.
We look forward to growing together in the fullness of the faith handed down by the Apostles.
For more information contact Fr. Deacon Charles

We also provide and online version of this class. Link for Online Catechism class - Path to Salvation     Contact Fr Deacon Charles

Bible Study

ADULT BIBLE CLASSES EVERY WEDNESDAY AT NOON

Join us in our PARISH LIBRARY (Downstairs of Hellenic Center). We hold our weekly classes on Wednesdays at 12 noon. The class lasts one hour. We are open to all adults who wish to come and discuss and share their life’s adventures relating to faith in this world. The meetings purposely encourage dialogue among ourselves, and we use the Orthodox Study Bible as our reference point. Bibles are in our Library and available to all who come, or you may bring your own if you wish.

I look forward to sharing with you and learning from you.

Father Tom

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