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Welcome!
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
Bishop Gerasim of the Diocese of the South to Visit St. George for Holy Friday and Pascha - 04/16/25
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2025-04-16 18:43:40 We are blessed to announce that His Grace, Bishop Gerasim of the Diocese of the South, will be joining us at St. George Orthodox Church from Holy Friday, April 18, through the Paschal Vigil on Saturday night into Sunday morning, April 19-20 It has been three years since Bishop Gerasim last visited our parish, and in the event that Fr. Silviu is still recovering from surgery, Vladyka will be available to serve and ensure that all services proceed as planned. Bishop Gerasim will be present for the following services: Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 into Sunday, April 20 We warmly invite everyone to join us in prayer and celebration as we journey together through Christ’s Passion and Resurrection. 00001
The schedule for Holy Week and Pascha, April 14-20 - 04/07/25
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2025-04-16 11:28:42 The following are the services for the Holy Week and Pascha: Monday April 14, 6:00 pm: Bridegroom Matins (Readers) Tuesday April 15, 6:00 pm: Bridegroom Matins (Readers) Wednesday April 16, 6:00 pm: Holy Unction - Canceled Thursday April 17, 3:00 pm: Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great; 6:00 pm: Matins of Holy Friday with the passion gospels. -Canceled Friday April 18, 3:00 pm: Vespers of Holy Saturday with the bringing out of the shroud; 6:00 pm: Matins of Holy Saturday with Lamentations and Entombing Saturday April 19, 8:00am, Baptism and Chrismation of Sophie, Ronny, Jethro, Jason, Ezra, Yenifer, Blake, Joseph, Nicholas, Valerie, Michael, and Joshua; 10:00am Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great. Saturday April 19, 11:30pm, Paschal service: Midnight with Canon, Resurrection Matins, the Divine Liturgy of St. John the Golden-mouth, and the blessing of the Paschal bread, meats, eggs, and dairy products Sunday April 20, 3:00 pm: Agape Vespers followed by Pascha celebration with egg hunt for the kids. |
Upcoming calendar
Monday, April 21 1:00 Fr. Silviu Office Hours-CANCELED Tuesday, April 22 6:00: Patronal Vesperal Liturgy for St. George 8:00pm: Fellowship and Feast Wednesday, April 23 St. George the Trophy-bearer 3:00 Confessions-CANCELED Saturday, April 26 6:00 Ninth Hour and Great Vespers Sunday, April 27 9:00 Matins 10:00 Divine Liturgy 11:45 Sunday school 12:00 Fellowship Monday, April 28 1:00 Fr. Silviu Office Hours 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. Give securely by Credit Card today!
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