St. George Orthodox Church - Pharr, TX | St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church

St. George the Great Martyr Church

A parish of the Orthodox Church in America

Pharr, TX

Parish News

All Saints Summer Camp 2019/2020 - 03/09/20
St. George's parish sent many of our youth to attend the annual "All Saints Summer Camp" in July of 2019. Registration is now open for July 2020 Summer Camp: All Saints Summer Camp Facebook All Saints Summer Camp Webpage ... more info >

Archbishop Alexander Visit January 2020 - 03/09/20
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Fundraiser Meals - 05/27/19
Potluck Meals We host a potluck fundraiser meal on the first Sunday of each month. We ask that all parish members please bring a dish to share. Anyone can attend. A suggested donation of $5.00 per person is request ... more info >

Live-stream Church Service March 29th, 2020
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Updated Guidance to the Clergy & Faithful of the Diocese of the South Concerning COVID19/Coronavirus Pandemic
St George the Great Martyr will continue to have our regular schedule of services: o Wednesday Presanctified Liturgyo Saturday Evening Vesperso Sunday Divine Liturgy However, we will discontinue all extra events: classes, coffee/fellowshi ... more info >

Welcome!

St George the Great Martyr Church began as a Mission of the Orthodox Church in America in 1979. The present land it occupies was purchased in 1980, and the ground was broken for the Church building in 1981. The first services were held in the church in 1982, with the founding Rector, Fr. John Reeves, officiating.

The Mission was granted Parish status by Archbishop Dmitri in 1994. Under Fr. John's leadership, the parish hall was completed in 1986. Since it's inception, St. George Church has hosted two Diocesan Assemblies; one held in July 1985 and one in July 1995. Fr John left for another assignment in early 1996, and Fr Aaron Archer took over as Pastor in July of that same year. After Fr. Aaron's retirement in mid-2001, Fr. Antonio Perdomo was assigned to St. George's Parish January of 2002. Fr. Antonio is a native Spanish speaker and has been able to reach out to those who speak Spanish on both sides of the border.

As the only Orthodox Church serving the lower Rio Grande Valley, St. George is blessed to minister to an ethnically and culturally diverse population including members and visitors from Mexico. All visitors and guests are welcome, especially families with children and Winter Texans who enjoy spending the winter months in the tropical climate of south Texas.