The Archbishop of Caesarea, Saint Basil is revered—together with Saints John Chrysostom and Gregory Nazianzos—as one of the “Three Holy Hierarchs” of the Church. Together with that same Nazianzos and Saint Gregory of Nyssa, Saint Basil is revered as one the “Cappadocian Fathers,” whose homiletical and mystical writings helped establish what is now considered the heart of Orthodox theology and spirituality.
This post focuses on the GOYA Lenten Retreat that we attended on April 9 &10. We had other events for the different age groups, but I really felt the need to share this ministry. It was such an amazing experience that the entire post is devoted to this retreat.
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS to Saint Sophia Cathedral’s Father Bill Bartz, CAPT, CHC, USN MCCDC / MCB Command Chaplain, Quantico, VA. Father Bill is the recent recipient of the United States Navy’s prestigious John H. Craven Servant Leadership Award. Father Bill, today in one voice the congregation of Saint Sophia Cathedral cries out: BRAVO ZULU! Chaplains & RPs, In case you have not received word from other sources, I invite you to join me in extending hearty
Dearest Parishioner, This past Sunday, January 9, 2011, was a milestone day in the history of our Cathedral. It was a glorious day in so many ways, and there was hardly a dry eye in Saint Sophia as we witnessed the ordination of Father Dimitrios to the holy priesthood, and the elevation of our beloved Fathers John and Steve to higher ecclesiastical ranks. We most humbly and respectfully thank his Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, for his
The Ordination to the Priesthood of the Servant of God Deacon DIMITRIOS JAMES LEE Sunday, January 9, 2011 Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Washington, D.C. [divider] PRESIDING HIERARCH His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America [divider] CONCELEBRATING CLERGY His Grace Bishop Savas of Troas [divider] CATHEDRAL CLERGY Reverend Dr. John T. Tavlarides, Protopresbyter Reverend Dr. Steven P. Zorzos, Economos Reverend William J. Bartz, Protopresbyter, CAPT, USN [divider] VISITING CLERGY Reverend Peter N. Pappademetriou, Protopresbyter Reverend John
Efthalia Walsh The National Herald Saint Sophia in Washington, DC serves as the Greek Orthodox national cathedral, and its history illustrates the development of the church in the United States. The celebration of the cathedral’s 100th anniversary and the consecration of its magnificent new education building in 2004 are soon to be followed by the recognition of its priest’s remarkable 50-year tenure at Saint Sophia. The Rev. Dr. John T. Tavlarides, born in Stamford, Connecticut
In Little-Changing Greek Orthodox Church, a Celebration of a Cathedral’s Centennial By Bill Broadway Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, November 27, 2004; Page B07 2004 is but a blip on the timeline of Orthodox Christianity, which traces its beginnings to the apostles, its unification to the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century and its liturgy to St. John Chrysostom 200 years later. As it happens, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Washington
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