The Portland, Oregon Antiochian Christian Parish of Saint George

St. George Portland, Oregon ⧫ Orthos and Divine Liturgy ⧫ Sept. 28, 2025. Live Video Stream begins at 8:50 AM.

Iconography project Update:

Our iconographer, Antonela Zaicescu, with help from her team, is making great progress with icons of both scenes and individual saints on the ceiling and beams. See below the pictures of the before the start of our icon project and our current status of the project. We estimate completion by the end of 2025. If you haven’t seen the progress, be sure to view the pictures at https://stgeorgepdx.org/iconproject.html.

Thank you to those who have already sponsored icons! There are plenty of icons that still need sponsors; click here to see the list of available icons. Please email us to discuss contributing to the project: info@stgeorgepdx.org, or speak with Fr. George or Kh. Hanan. Donations in any amount are appreciated, and you can donate online here. We pray that St. George’s icons will continue to bless our parish for generations!

Especially, big thank yous to all who have supported this project financially and by volunteering your time. It is truly a group effort! If you can assist with scaffolding, simple meals, painting, or transportation, please email Kh. Hanan at stgeorgeorthodoxpdx@gmail.com

Extra Services Schedule for September, October, November and December.

Friday October 31 at 4:30pm vigil. Divine Liturgy/Bishop St. Raphael Hawaweeny of Brooklyn.

Friday, November 07 at 5:00pm Orthros + 6:00pm Divine Liturgy. St. Synaxis of the Archangels.

Thursday, November 13 Pan-Orthodox Portland Vesperal Divine Liturgy for St. Gregory Palamas at 6:15 Pre-communion Prayers and Kairon at 6:30 Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil. Followed by Potluck in church hall.

Thursday, November 20 at 4:30pm vigil. Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple ( No Liturgy on Wednesday 11/19/2025)

Wednesday, December 3 at 5:45pm pre- communion + Divine Liturgy. St. Barbara.

Friday, December 5 at 5:45pm Pre-communion + Divine Liturgy St. Nicholas.

Wednesday, December 24 at 8:30am Royal hours.

Wednesday, December 24 at 5:00pm Orthros 6:00pm Divine Liturgy. THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST.

Friday, December 26 at 4:45pm Pre- Communion and Divine Liturgy. St. Stephen Feast.

Wednesday, December 31 at 4:30pm Orthros 5:30pm Divine Liturgy - St. Basil the Great and Circumcision of Christ.

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.

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.