Welcome to St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
Discover the Ancient Christian Faith and the rich, timeless traditions of the Apostolic Church.
Learn About St. Mary’s
Founded in 1900, St. Mary’s is the largest Orthodox Church in Minnesota.
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Stewardship
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Church Life
Saints, Feasts, and Readings
Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr
Fast Free
Today’s Readings
Saints and Feasts Commemorated
Sunday Worship Service
5:00 p.m. – Saturday Vespers
The word “Vespers” is derived from the Greek word that means ‘in the evening.’ This evening prayer service thanks God for the day that is ending and inaugurates the new day. Saturday night Great Vespers brings in the Lord’s Day and is therefore resurrectional in character.
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.
Parish Calendar
Sunday Sermons
Announcements
Youth Programs Participation Form for ALL 2022-23 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.