From Saint George

Weekend Update

Glory be to Jesus Christ!  Glory forever! Hey all, hope you are all enjoy the summer weather. Today’s vespers will be a Pan-Orthodox Vespers at St Stephen’s in Lackawanna.  It will be at 5PM (no service at St George). Sunday services as normal:+9AM Matins+10AM Liturgy God bless! Rev. Fr. Raphael K. BarbergSt. George Antiochian Orthodox…
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Christ Is Ascended!  In Glory!

Well, the Barbergs are home after a successful graduation ceremony and Rockies vacation, and have returned with Mary Katherine! Hitting the ground running as it is Soul Saturday/Pentecost Sunday weekend.  Here is the schedule: Some Notes: Joyous Feast! Rev. Fr. Raphael K. BarbergSt. George Antiochian Orthodox ChurchNiagara Falls, NY716-277-8805

Statement from the Holy Synod of Antioch on Gaza and Ukraine

The Fathers lift up their prayers for the peace of the whole world and for the people of Gaza, who are suffering from the scourge of war and the injustice of decision-makers in the international community that seems to have lost its humanity. In addition, the Fathers offer their prayers for Syria and Lebanon. They…
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Prayers for our Brothers and Sisters in the Orthodox Parish of St. Porphyrios

Prayers for our Brothers and Sisters in the Orthodox Parish of St. Porphyrios in Gaza City which was just bombed. https://orderofsaintgeorge.org/confirmed-bombing-of-st-porphyrios/

Metropolitan Saba: “Is Fasting an Obligation?”

Great words from our new Father-in-Christ! Is Fasting an Obligation? By Metropolitan Saba (Isper) The newly spread tone among believers regarding the fast is that it is not obligatory or a duty. Consequently, the believer can ignore it or practice it whenever and however he wants. Fasting is a necessary and binding virtue. If the…
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