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Christos Anesti! Christ is Risen! This week after Holy Week is called ‘Bright Week…’ also called Renewal Week, as in ‘to make new’ or ‘start over’.

SSCORRE! Saint Sophia Cathedral Online Resources for our Religious Edification Christos Anesti!  Christ is Risen!  Bright Week – A Week of Renewal  This week after Holy Week is called ‘Bright Week…’ also called Renewal Week, as in ‘to make new’ or ‘start over’.  “If Christ can turn death into life, what aspect of our lives cannot be transformed into glory? No matter how difficult life may be due to sickness, fear, or stress of any

What Spiritual Benefit Can Be Derived From This Quarantine?

SSCORRE! Saint Sophia Cathedral Online Resources for our Religious Edification RESOURCES FOR HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA AT HOME Spiritual Resources for the Pandemic TOPIC OF THE WEEK: What Spiritual Benefit Can Be Derived From This Quarantine? Coping with COVID-19 for Orthodox Christians  Family/Adult –  Rediscovering the Beauty of Orthodoxy “…With all the fear most of us are experiencing as we collectively look toward an uncertain future, this can actually be for us a precious time,

Spiritual Zoom-É: A Virtual Conversation for our Saint Sophia Community

VIDEO AND WEB CONFERENCING Spiritual Zoom-É (Pronounced like the Greek “Ζουμί,” meaning “Juice”) A Virtual Conversation for our Saint Sophia Community  Every Thursday 6:00 PM EST  (Community) Online Spiritual Zoom-É Click here Father Dimitri will talk about the current situation affecting young people and their families. GOYA Join our GOYA chat every Monday at 7:30 PM EST * Please e-mail us to be added to our GOYA Chat   YAL Stuck at home? Join YAL for a

Managing Fear and Anxiety during COVID-19

SSCORRE! Saint Sophia Cathedral Online Resources for our Religious Edification RESOURCES FOR HOLY WEEK AND PASCHA AT HOME TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Managing Fear and Anxiety during COVID-19 Coping with COVID-19 for Orthodox Christians  Family/Adult –  What Are You Afraid Of? (An article on fear based on the fictional book, Sasha and the Dragon) “…The dragons that are threatening us today include not just pestilence, but also economic fears, political fears, fears of the unknown

A SPECIAL EASTER APPEAL FROM FATHER STEVE

A SPECIAL EASTER APPEAL FROM FATHER STEVE Holy Week & Pascha, 2020 Dearest Parishioners and Stewards, During this “Virtual Holy Week,” it is my most heartfelt prayer that you will continue to support your beloved Cathedral as you have always done so in the past. By clicking on the links, below, you may light a virtual candle, contribute to a virtual tray, light a virtual “Kandili” (votive candle) for health and remembrance, and make a

Preparing to Return to Church

SSCORRE! Saint Sophia Cathedral Online Resources for our Religious Edification TOPIC OF THE WEEK Family/Adult –  Unsure about when ‘social distancing’ will finally end and when we will be able to worship as a community again, we are spending our days at home. What should we be doing during our time at home now in the context of preparing to return to church for when that day comes? Click Below: PODCAST (recommended) BLOG    Preschool

Did Coronavirus ruin our Lent and Easter this Year?

SSCORRE!Saint Sophia Cathedral Online Resources for our Religious Edification   A Message from Maria Spanos I am passionate about our Orthodox Christian faith and seek to help others learn as much as they can about it. My purpose here is to share online resources that help strengthen our relationship with Christ and bind us closer to His Church. I believe they are invaluable in learning about our precious Orthodox Tradition, and are a great aid

Easter Lilies Donation

Dear Steward, Easter will find the Nave of Saint Sophia decorated with flowers to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection. Traditionally potted lilies are arranged throughout the Church. You are invited to donate in remembrance of your beloved deceased or for the health of your families and loved ones. The Clergy will commemorate the names during the Prothesis of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please fill out the form below and send it

#FaithOverFear: “Let’s Talk Live” Online Community Gathering this coming Thursday, March 26th, at 4:00 pm EST. Join our free event from your home.

#FaithOverFear: “Let’s Talk Live” Online Community Gathering this coming Thursday, March 26th, at 4:00 pm EST. Join our free event from your home. Things have been changing so fast these past few weeks. We continue to practice social distancing, and many communities are now sheltering in place. While the number of cases continues to increase, Christians are unfortunately not able to attend church and are reaching out for online ways to engage. Many have asked us

Religious Education at Home: A Comprehensive Online Catechetical Website of the Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Religious Education at Home: A Comprehensive Online Catechetical Website of the Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Dear Sunday School Teachers, Parents and Students Dear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Sophia Cathedral,                                                   Now that many of us have been asked to maintain physical and social distance, the Department of Religious Education of the Archdiocese is searching for ways to keep us all connected to our Orthodox Christian Faith and way