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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
Holy Unction on December 18 at 6:00pm - 11/30/24
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2024-11-30 09:23:32 As is our custom, on the last Wednesday of Advent, which this year is December 18, at 6:00pm, we will serve the mystery of Unction, instead of the usual service of Vespers. 00001
Father Silviu is not hearing confessions between Dec 18 and January 6 - 11/30/24
Category: Parish News Last updated: 2024-11-30 09:21:43 As usual, Father Silviu will not hear confessions between December 18 and January 6, unless it is an emergency and, of course, with the exception of the life-long confessions of the catechumens. So, if you wish to confess before Christmas, please plan on it accordingly. |
Upcoming calendar
Saturday, December 14 6:00-7:00pm Ninth Hour and Great Vespers Sunday, December 15 9:00 Matins 10:00 Divine Liturgy 11:45-12:15pm Sunday school 12:00 Fellowship Monday, December 16 1:00-4:00pm Fr. Silviu Office Hours Wednesday, December 18 3:00-6:00pm Confessions---LAST DAY for confessions until January 8 6:00-7:30pm Unction 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. |