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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
Talk on April 21, at 1:00 pm. Bring any friends or family who you think would be interested - 03/25/24
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2024-03-25 10:17:23 On Sunday April 21, at 1:00pm, immediately after our common fellowship, there will be a talk on "Life on the screen: Psychiatric and spiritual perspectives on the influence of the screen on our lives," talk given by Dr. Ovidiu Dulgheru and Fr. Silviu. Come and also bring any friends or family who might be interested! 00001
Proskomidi on April 17, 9:30am - 03/25/24
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2024-03-25 10:14:40 On Sunday, April 17, we will not have the customary Matins before the Divine Liturgy, but Fr. Silviu will serve the Proskomidi out in the nave, the main room of the church, for everyone to see. This service is the one which prepares the divine gifts (the wine and the bread) for the Divine Liturgy and is usually served before all other Sunday services, when Fr. Silviu is in church by himself, before anyone else even gets there and before any outloud service even begins. Come and see how the gifts are prepared and how the names of all those given for commemoration are remembered! |
Upcoming calendar
Saturday, March 30 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 31 9:00 Matins 10:00 Divine Liturgy 11:45-12:15pm Sunday school 12:00 Fellowship Monday, April 1 1:00-3:00pm Fr. Silviu Office Hours Wednesday, April 3 3:00-5:00pm Fr. Silviu Office Hours 6:00-8:00pm Ninth Hour and the Presanctified Liturgy Saturday, April 6 5:00-5:50pm Adult ed with Fr. Kyril 6:00-7:00pm Ninth Hour and Great Vespers 7:00-7:30pm Choir practice 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. |