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PRAYER OF PROTECTION FROM THE CORONAVIRUS

PRAYER OF PROTECTION FROM THE CORONAVIRUS Brothers & Sisters, During this difficult and trying time, the Metropolis of Atlanta has published a most beautiful prayer of protection from the coronavirus (below). His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta encourages all the Faithful throughout the United States to offer this prayer in their “κατ’οικον εκκλησία,” in their “church of the home.” Whether individually or as a family, I ask you to offer up this prayer before Almighty

URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE FAITHFUL CONGREGATION OF SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL

ARCHBISHOP ELPIDOPHOROS ANNOUNCES FURTHER MEASURES TO PROTECT THE FAITHFUL RESPONDING TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Brothers & Sisters, Devout Stewards of Saint Sophia Cathedral, Below, please see the most recent press release, in both English and Greek, from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. The sentence which demands your most immediate attention is the following: The [community] churches will continue to perform the appointed services [exclusively with the priest(s) and chanter(s)], however the Faithful should pray

SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT While liturgical services are to be celebrated as previously scheduled at Saint Sophia Cathedral, please see the most recent announcement issued by the Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Thank you, Stay safe, and may the Lord preserve and protect us all. Father Steve GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA NEW YORK – On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Holy Eparchial Synod convened via a teleconference to

Further Guidance From The Holy Eparchial Synod

Further Guidance From The Holy Eparchial Synod   NEW YORK – On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Holy Eparchial Synod convened via a teleconference to continue assessing the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as Corona Virus, and decided the following: 1) For the benefit and protection of the faithful, and taking into account the recent scientific findings, we advise our faithful not to be exposed in places of public assembly (including attending church) during the

SAINT SOPHIA CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT COVID-19 (Coronavirus) & all Catechetical, Cultural and Youth Programs

Dearest Parishioners & Stewards, Given the state of emergencies and school closings called in DC, Maryland, and Virginia due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we have made the following changes to our activities.  Starting Saturday, March 14, through Sunday, March 29, Saint Sophia Cathedral will suspend all non-liturgical activities.  Specifically, there will be no activities, classes, or meetings for youth or adult programs, including Sunday School, Greek School, Little Angels, JOY, GOYA, Symposium, Philoptochos, Baking

The Ordination of Bishop-Elect Joachim Cotsonis, PhD, as Bishop of Amissos

The Ordination of Bishop-Elect Joachim Cotsonis, PhD, as Bishop of Amissos Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington, DC Sunday, December 22, 2019 On Wednesday, November 27, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America received with much gratitude the official announcement from the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate that His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, together with the Holy and Sacred Synod, welcomed the proposal of the Holy Eparchial Synod of our Archdiocese for the election of an

Saint Sophia Cathedral’s “Orthodoxy Boot Camp” Lecture Series

Fellow Parishioners and Guests: You’re INVITED to Saint Sophia Cathedral’s “Orthodoxy Boot Camp” Lecture Series! TOPIC: Divine Mind in a Virtual Dilemma: Ancient Orthodox Teachings for our Digital Age FOR: Open to Everyone (Saint Sophia Parishioners and Interested Guests)!! **(If you attended the Orthodoxy 101 or 201 Boot Camps, you’re ENCOURAGED to attend too – new material!) DATE: Saturday, June 16 – 10am-2pm VENUE: Saint Sophia Cathedral’s Frosene Center (upstairs area) RSVP: Please fill out

Visitation of His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America Then and Now: An Ecumenical Gathering to End Racism (National Council of Churches) Holy Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Visitation of His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America Then and Now: An Ecumenical Gathering to End Racism (National Council of Churches) Holy Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Brothers and Sisters, Once again, we are both overjoyed and honored to have with us His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. His Eminence will celebrate the Third Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service on Holy Tuesday evening, April 3rd, at 6:00 PM. At 8:00 PM, following the Bridegroom Service, the National