Christ the Savior Orthodox Church

Attention Visitors: We've Moved!

Thu, 1 May 2008 0:00:00 EDT

New Academic Year / Scout Awards

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Sunday, August 31st, prayers were offered and a special blessing extended to teachers and students on the occasion of the new academic year. Two awards, St. George and Chi-Rho, were also bestowed on Christopher Smith for his study of the Holy Orthodox Faith through the Eastern Orthodox Scout Program.

Dormition of the Theotokos / Presentation from Belarus

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Friday, August 15th, the faithful celebrated the Dormition of the Mother of God, also called the Summer Pascha in that we commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of the Virgin Mary. We were please to have with us on this day Sister Irina from...

Installation of New Signs

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Friday, August 8th, our new signs were installed by the side of Route 26 and on the side of our building. Our existing sign was been taken for modification and refurbishment and will then hang on the front of the building.

Completion of Iconostas

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Friday, August 2nd, new icons and a cross were installed on the Royal Doors. This completed a lengthy project headed up by two talented and devoted carpenters who are members of the Mission and whose namesakes are the Apostles Peter and Paul. May the Lord bless them for their labors!

Blessing of Automobiles

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Sunday, July 20th, the feast of the Prophet Elias, there was a blessing of automobiles. It is customary to have this blessing on or near the feast of the Prophet Elias who ascended into the heavens in a fiery chariot. (2 Kings 2:11)

Parish Picnic

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Sunday, June 29, 2008, the feast of the American Saints and the Apostles Peter & Paul, the faithful and friends of Christ the Savior had a Parish Picnic at the rectory. The weather held out, allowing for some cool time in the pool. Many thanks to all who participated, helping to make the day truly enjoyable!

Baptism of Troy (Paul) Duker

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Saturday evening Troy (Paul) Duker was welcomed into the Orthodox Church through the Mysteries of Holy Baptism and Chrismation. Troy assumed the name of Paul in honor of his patron Saint, the Holy Apostle Paul whose feast is celebrated on this day. May God grant His newly-illumended servant Paul many blessed years!

New Altar Icons

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Friday, June 20th, new icons of the Mother of God and Saint John the Baptist were installed in our altar. These icons together with the existing icon of Christ behind the altar table form what is called the ‘Deisis’ – the Greek word meaning intercession since the Theotokos and the Baptist are depicted making continual supplication for us before the Throne of Christ.

Holy Pentecost

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT

On Sunday, June 15, the faithful gathered to celebrate the feast of Pentecost which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles fifty days after the Lord rose from the dead. As is customary, the Vespers for the Day of the Holy Spirit together with the Kneeling Prayers were served immediately following the Divine Liturgy.