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Saint John Kochurov, Hieromartyr, Missionary in America

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Saint John Kochurov, Hieromartyr, Missionary in America

Today we commemorate Saint John Kochurov, Hieromartyr, Missionary in America, First Russian Clergy Martyr in the twentieth century. After his graduation from Saint Petersburg Theological Academy Fr. John was sent, Read more…

Join us!

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Join us!

Akathists and Q and A sessions at the Church on Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9pm. Join us every Tuesday! Join us onThursday evenings for an on-line bible study group, studying the Read more…

Birthday Wishes to two lovely ladies!

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Happy Birthday to two of our parish ladies! May God Grant You Many Years, and may you be surrounded by love as you follow His light.

He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully

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He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully

‘But this I say: “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” So let each one give as he purposes in Read more…

St. Bean of Banff

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St. Bean of Banff

Happy Names Day to one of our young men! St. Bean of Banff was the first bishop of Mortlach in Banff, Scotland. Christianity came to the area in 566 AD, Read more…

Woman of the Week

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Woman of the Week

Axia Women’s Oct. 19th Woman of the Week is Jaime Rene, nominated for her work in prison ministry. She used to serve with her husband, Fr. Rene, here at St. Read more…

Seek and you will find

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Seek and you will find

So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks Read more…

Venerable Lot of Egypt

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Venerable Lot of Egypt

Today we commemorate the Venerable Lot of Egypt. Saint Lot was a wise ascetic of the desert who reposed in peace in the early fifth century. Some of his sayings Read more…

Alaska Appeal Update:

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Alaska Appeal Update:

Thank you for your wonderful support, we have had an overwhelming response for support of the Diocese of Alaska. In 2023, OCA sent $ 7,900.00 CDN from contributions for Alaska Read more…

Birthday Blessings

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Birthday Blessings

Happy Birthday to two of our young ladies! May God Grant You Many Years, and may your paths lead you to love and adventure.

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