Welcome to St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
Discover the Ancient Christian Faith and the rich, timeless traditions of the Apostolic Church.
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Learn About St. Mary’s
Founded in 1900, St. Mary’s is the largest Orthodox Church in Minnesota.
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Engage With St. Mary’s
Browse our worship, educational, fellowship, and volunteer opportunities.
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Stewardship
Become stewards of St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church.
Church Life
Saints, Feasts, and Readings
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Holy Pentecost
Fast Free
Today’s Readings
Saints and Feasts Commemorated
Sunday Worship Service
8:30 a.m. – Orthros (Matins)
The word “Orthros” means ‘sunrise’ or ‘dawn’ in Greek. The Orthros, or Matins Service is the sunrise worship service and is held prior to the Sunday Divine Liturgy.
9:30 a.m. – Divine Liturgy
The Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom (c. 347-407), Archbishop of Constantinople, is the most prevalent of four ancient liturgies utilized by the early Church and is still celebrated today.
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Parish Calendar
Sunday Sermons
Announcements
Youth Programs Participation Form for ALL 2023-24 Youth Activities Including Church School
Use this All-Inclusive Online Form to register children nursery through grade 12. Submit ONCE – Works for ALL youth activites!
Membership & Information
A place for new and existing parishioner members to submit and update their information.