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St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America, initially set up in 1979 as a mission. We are the only Orthodox parish in the entire Rio Grande Valley and we welcome Orthodox Christians of all backgrounds. Indeed, we are a very diverse community, of converts of several ethnic backgrounds (from Mexico, Canada, southern America, Asia, etc.) and also of "cradle Orthodox" who are Greeks, Palestinians, Romanians, Russians, Ukrainians, Turks, etc. Our services are mostly in English, although certain prayers are said in the many second languages of our parish members--Spanish, Greek, Arabic, Romanian, Slavonic, etc. For more information about us (our history, our clergy, etc.) please see "our parish" header. Latest news
Bring an icon to church on March 24, the Sunday of Orthodoxy! - 03/14/24
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2024-03-14 12:44:45 The first Sunday of Lent is called the Sunday of Orthodoxy and is dedicated to the ultimate triumph of the veneration of icons at the council in 843. On this day we also have the special service (“Synodikon“) dedicated to this triumph, in which we profess our faith. During this service, as always, we will have a procession around the church while holding icons. So please make sure that you and all the members of your family bring an icon, of their patron saint or another favorite icon. 00001
Lent begins on March 18! - 03/14/24
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2024-03-14 12:48:10 This week is the final preparatory week for Lent. During this week we are giving up meat. On March 18, Lent begins in the earnest and we give up all non-Lenten food. This also means that from now on, till Pascha, we will have the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on weekdays, and also other Lenten services, and not the usual non-Lenten services. Do be mindful that the only way to have an experience of Lent in the church is to come to these weekday services. Saturdays and Sundays do not change during Lent, so if one comes to church only on Sunday, one will not have a true experience of Lent. |
Upcoming calendar
Monday, March 18 Beginning of the Great Lent 1:00-3:00pm Fr. Silviu Office Hours Wednesday, March 20 3:00-5:00pm Fr. Silviu Office Hours 6:00-8:00pm Ninth Hour and the Presanctified Liturgy Saturday, March 23 5:00-5:50pm Adult ed with Fr. Kyril 6:00-7:00pm Ninth Hour and Great Vespers 7:00-7:30pm Choir practice Sunday, March 24 9:00 Matins 10:00 Divine Liturgy 11:45-12:15pm Sunday school 12:00 Fellowship Monday, March 25 ANNUNCIATION 1:00-3:00pm Fr. Silviu Office Hours 6:00-8:00pm Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the feast Directions
Our parish is located in deep south Texas, very close to Mexico. We are in Pharr (pronounced "far") and we are part of the greater McAllen Metroplitan area in the Rio Grande Valley (known locally as "the valley"). From the north, take US 281/I-69C and exit on Cage Blvd. (Bus 281) in Pharr. Continue south (approximately 2 miles) through town until you come to traffic light at Sam Houston. Turn right (west) on Sam Houston, and continue about 1/2 mile. The church will be on the right. From the east or west, take I-2 exit 144 toward Buss-83/Jackson Rd, and turn south on Jackson. In 1/2 mile, turn left (east) on W. Sam Houston. The church will be on your left in 1/2 mile. |