Below is an excerpt message from Metropolitan Georges Khodr on Pascha 2014:
"I am a crossing, O Lord, until I meet You. Do not allow me to distract myself: ‘Shine Your face upon Your servant,’ that I may become of Your light. Take me to You, that I may know You. Do not leave me in the wilderness of this world. Do not leave me prey to the beasts. Come, for in Your coming I am formed. If You come to me, I will complete my journey toward Your face, O Lord. If I see You, Your face becomes my world. Nothing benefits me but Your face. That is Pascha. Let no other face distract me from You. Fix my eyes upon it. Each day, I desire Your face, O Master. Let it suffice for me as my life. Train me to see You as my all in this age and the one to come, so that I may understand You are existence itself. Discipline me to forsake all things to see You. If I attain You, You will take care of me. I will become Paschal in You. And if I reach You, my journey ends."
Upcoming Events and Spiritual Opportunities
St. George Antiochian Christian Orthodox Church 4th Annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after liturgy. Mom's eat free! All proceeds goes to St. George's Icon Project
Orthodox Christian Mission Center dinner with Mission Center Development Officer, Fr. James Retelas, and Missionaries, Jesse Brandow & Juanita PascualSaturday. May 17, 2025
Below are Confession times and spiritual classes:
Confessions: Fr. George is available for confession after Vespers on Saturday evenings or by appointment.
Catechism Classes If you are a current parishioner, or inquirer please contact Fr. Dn. Steven at dn.steve@stgeorgepdx.org. All are encouraged and welcome to come to Paraklisis, Vespers, and Divine Liturgy.
Iconography project Update:
Our iconographer, Antonela Zaicescu has completed iconography in the Altar, and is currently working on icons in the south apse, north apse, and narthex areas. Currently, Antonela is taking a month break to be with her family and celebrate Pascha in Romania. Many icons have been sponsored already, including the Feasts of the Annunciation (completed), Elevation of the Holy Cross, Nativity, and the Dormition of the Theotokos (in progress), as well as smaller scenes and individual saints. Currently, Antonela is taking a month break to be with her family to celebrate Pascha in Romania. Click for an updated list that can be sponsored. Please email us for more information or to sponsor an icon: info@stgeorgepdx.org.
Holy Communion in the Body and Blood of Christ is only for members of the Orthodox Church who have prepared themselves by prayer, fasting, and periodic Confession. Everyone, however, is invited to partake of the blessed bread which will be offered at the end of the service and which may also be offered to you by one of your neighbors at Communion time as a sign of hospitality and blessing.
Friday Services, Paraklisis to the Theotokos starts at 6 PM.
The paraklesis is a service of supplication specifically for the living addressed to the Theotokos, but may be used to seek the intercessions of any saint. The distinguishing feature of a paraklesis is the inclusion of a supplicatory canon to the saint whose intercessions are being requested. It is appropriate to be served at any time of need.
Saturday Vespers starts at 5pm.
The service of vespers is the beginning of the liturgical day. The word comes from the Greek "hespera" meaning "evening." The service is chanted in Byzantine tones and includes the beautiful hymns, "O Gladsome Light," and the "Song of Saint Simeon." All are welcome.
Sunday Services, Orthros and Divine Liturgy. This is a combined service.
Orthros (same as Matins Service) is our Sunday morning service that begins at 8:50am. The meaning of Orthros is "daybreak." The Gospel readings, and the liturgical spirit of Orthros reflects the joy of the Resurrection of Christ. Following the Othros service, the Divine Liturgy begins at 10am.
Physical Address
2101 NE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR
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Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
P.O. Box 20695
Portland, Oregon 97294
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Saint George is a parish of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America
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