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Check the monthly Messenger, weekly Church Bulletin, and Church calendar for all upcoming events.
MN Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers, St. Gregory Palamas.
Photos from Sunday, March 16, 2025
Watch the YouTube Recording HERE.
Greek Independence Day / Annunciation Program
Sunday, March 23, 2025, Following Liturgy
AHEPA is again sponsoring the Greek Independence Day / Annunciation Luncheon and Program. Celebrate our Hellenic Heritage with St Mary’s Youth Dance Troupe, Singers, Musicians, and Readers delivering presentations and poems in English and Greek. All proceeds will be forwarded to AHEPA District 14 Educational Foundation (Scholarships) and St Mary’s Hellenic Youth Dance Program.
MN Pan-Orthodox Lenten Vespers
Veneration of the Holy Cross.
5:00 PM, Sunday, March 23, 2025
St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church
Information HERE. Lenten meal and Fellowship following the service.
St George Antiochian Annual Lenten Retreat
Friday and Saturday, March 28 & 29, 2025
See the Cross of Christ through first century eyes!
What really happened around the time of Christ’s Crucifixion? How did the early Christians understand it? And what does mean for us today? Join us as we welcome one of Orthodox Christianity’s most highly regarded Biblical Scholars, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, as she takes us back in time and shares historic and theological facts that will deepen our understanding of one of the most pivotal events in history. Don’t miss this chance to grow in faith and knowledge! Click HERE for more details. St George Antiochian Church, 1250 Oakdale Ave, West St Paul, MN 55118
St John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Presentations
Sunday, Mar 30, 2025, following Liturgy
The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival is a longstanding tradition that provides a unique opportunity for our youth both to learn about their faith and to display their talents in the areas of Speech, Essay, Poetry, Iconography and Vocal Solo (new category as of 2019). Those who are successful at their individual parish festivals are invited to participate at the Chicago Metropolis Festival.
- Elementary Division (local festival only) for students in grades 4–6
- Junior Division for students in grades 7–9
- Senior Division for student in grades 10–12
Chicago Metropolis 2025 St. John Chrysostom
Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival
With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, we are pleased to announce that the 41st Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival will be held on Bright Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 601 South Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60644. We are excitedly anticipating a weekend of spiritual celebration and fellowship for all in attendance. The Metropolis Festival will offer 6 categories (Speech, Essay, Poetry, Iconography, Vocal Solo, and Vocal Chant), each with 2 divisions (Senior/10th-12th grades and Junior/7th-9th grades). After concluding your parish festivals, the participants who will be advancing to the Metropolis Festival must register by Monday, April 7, 2025. Find full Information & Registration HERE.
Western Region Family Basketball Tournament
Jan / Feb 2026
- St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis, MN
- Check back for 2026 information as it becomes available.
- And watch for a new logo! 😉
Religious Education Schedule at St Mary’s
Check the Religious Education Schedule for St Mary’s Adult & Youth Classes, Bible Studies, Orthodox Catechism, & Other Educational Programs..
2025 Pilgrimages to Serbia.
Spring: May 1-May 12
Fall: September 23- October 5
Please consider joining one of the Serbian pilgrimage events in 2025! Icon Art Studios recently hosted two pilgrimages to Serbia. These experiences were extremely successful in the warmth and expertise of our host and tour guide from Belgrade/UB. “To go on a pilgrimage is to travel at a much deeper and life-changing level. It is to travel by searching for God, as God is searching for us.” The itinerary consists of visits to beautiful ancient and historical monasteries every day including visits to wineries and hotel spas. The history of Serbia is told through its ancient monasteries and medieval art. Tour begins and ends in Belgrade. Many Serbian cities are included. Please call or email Deb Korluka at 612.889.5860 or akorluka@aol.com for more information.