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."
Extra Services Schedule for May, June, July, August and September.
Tuesday, May 13 at 5:45pm pre-communion and Divine Liturgy / Mid- Pentecost
Wednesday, May 28 at 5:30pm Orthros and Divine Liturgy / Holy Ascension Feast
Friday, June 6 at 5:45pm pre-communion and Divine Liturgy / Saturday of Souls
Wednesday, July 16 at 5:45pm pre-communion and Divine Liturgy/ St. Marina
Friday, August 1 at 6pm Parakilsis
Monday, August 4 at 6pm Parakilsis
Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30pm Vigil/Transfiguration Feast
Wednesday, August 6 at 6pm Parakilsis
Friday, August 8 at 6pm Parakilsis
Monday, August 11 at 6pm Parakilsis
Wednesday, August 13 at 6pm Parakilsis
Thursday, August 14 at 5:30pm Vigil / Dormition Feast
Thursday, August 28 at 5:45pm Pre- communion and Divine Liturgy/ Beheading of John the Baptist
Monday, September 8 at 8:30am Orthros and Divine Liturgy/ Nativity of The Theotokos
Thursday, September 25 at 5:45pm pre-communion and Divine Liturgy/falling asleep of John the Evangelist
Upcoming Events and Spiritual Opportunities
Orthodox Christian Mission Center dinner with Mission Center Development Officer, Fr. James Retelas, and Missionaries, Jesse Brandow & Juanita PascualSaturday. May 17, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anna Antiochian Orthodox Mission Young Adults Fellowship of Goldendale, Washington has organized a retreat for young adults (ages 19-30) in Goldendale, with Fr. Jeremiah Vollman as the speaker. His topic will be "My Life Is Not My Own" and he will be addressing the topic of poverty, chastity, and obedience in sacramental and mystical marriage. This will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25.
SAVE THE DATE!
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church 46th Annual Festival will be on the weekend of Saturday, September 20, from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; and Sunday, September 21, from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Come and share the fun, awesome food, and community spirit.
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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