St. Andrew Orthodox Church

"The God who created the universe is entirely on your side. And the saints are on your side. And the Church is on your side. Everyone is on your side. Christ is advocating for you. We continue on and we work out our salvation because we know God is on our side and empowering us."

"But salvation is a thing you have to actually do. He wants you to do it. The Bible says so. God wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. But you have to do it. He empowers you to do it. He forgives you when you mess up trying to do it..."

youtu.be/CSYp2_v6iPE "God loves you. Jesus said so... He's not angry with you. He does not want to destroy you for your sins. There's no power of justice that commands Him to do so. No one commands Him to do anything. He loves you. He wants you to find salvation."

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for the Liturgy of Sts. Peter and Paul beginning at 10 am.

On Friday, May 23rd, Fr. Basil, Fr. Dn. Andrew, and parish council member Dr. Dan Zak participated in the 15th Convocation of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Passaic, NJ.

At Great Vespers on Friday May 23rd, at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Passaic, NJ, Fr. Basil was awarded the kamilavka from His Grace Matthew of Sourozh. May God grant Fr. Basil many, many years!

Paschal Greeting of His Grace Matthew, Bishop of Sourozh "...these words of Easter joy have not ceased to sound in the hearts of believers, inspiring them to a renewed life..." mospatusa.com/news_250418_1

With great joy on this Holy Saturday, we baptized 8 new Orthodox Christians into the Church! Be in prayer for the newly-illumined servants of God Nicholas, Michael, Paisios, Seraphim, James, Januarius, Nicholas, and Luke! Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!

With great joy, we welcomed the servant of God, Daniel, into the Church on Palm Sunday. May God grant the newly-Chrismated servant of God Daniel many, many years!

“ 'A son honors his father, And a servant his master. If then I am the Father, Where is My honor? And if I am a Master, Where is My reverence?' Says the Lord of hosts." Malachi 1:6

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Proverbs 1

Colorado Spring’s third Orthodox church consecrated by OCA primate orthochristian.com/167194.html Like many parishes throughout the country, Holy Theophany has been experiencing explosive growth lately, with more than 160 people being baptized in just two years from 2022 to 2024.

"And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. " Luke 19

45th anniversary of return of St. Andrew’s Cross to Patras orthochristian.com/166565.html The joyous occasion was celebrated by two hierarchs and a host of clerics and faithful.

"... O Christ our God who has revealed Thyself and has enlightened the world, glory to Thee!"

Detroit River blessed for first time in recent memory orthochristian.com/166340.html Orthodox Christians in Detroit celebrated the Feast of Theophany this year with the first blessing of the Detroit River in recent years.

Christmas Message by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia orthochristian.com/166166.html His Holiness Patriarch Kirill Since the coming of the Lord into the world and to this day, all those who believe in Him are given the opportunity to be children of the Heavenl...

Christ is born! Glorify Him!

We look forward to seeing everyone TOMORROW EVENING for our Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of our Lord. We will begin about 10 pm.

It's a great time to visit your local Orthodox Church as we begin preparation for our Lord's Nativity.