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FAITH
At times we walk with confidence, and at others, with a kind of blessed awkwardness, yet always with the hope of fulfillment.
Orthodox Teachings
The Greek Orthodox Church carries a legacy of faith, beauty and sacred tradition that spans centuries. God is the source of faith in the Orthodox Church. We believe that God has revealed himself to us, particularly in the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom we know as the Son of God. This Revelation of God, His love and His purpose are manifested in the life of the Church by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Worship
We acquire the Holy Spirit through:​
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Our celebration of the Eucharist and the reception of Holy Communion
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Our participation in the Sacraments
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Our discipline of daily prayer
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The practice of fasting​
All of which result in a Christ-like life and guide our journey to Paradise.
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Prayer & Spiritual Life
The Lord is presented in His own Temple, the Church. He is presented to us in our hearts. We can present ourselves to him everyday in prayer.
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Becoming an Orthodox Christian
We offer classes or individual conferences on the Orthodox Faith for those who wish to become members of the Orthodox Church. The length and scope of these instructions will be determined by your previous knowledge of the Christian Faith, as well as by your particular needs and concerns.
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Contact Fr. Panagiotis to learn more about becoming an Orthodox Christian.
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Our Clergy
Fr. Panagiotis Kostoulas, Proistamenos
Rev. Protopresbyter Fr. Panagiotis Kostoulas was born in Volos Greece. He holds a BSc Degree in Pastoral Studies from the School of Theology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Degree from the Higher Ecclesiastical School of Thessaloniki. Throughout his career, he has served as a parish priest in various churches across Greece, Sweden, Italy and Zambia; providing spiritual guidance and support to diverse communities. Fr. Panagioti was ordained as a deacon on December 26, 1996, at the Church of the Annunciation of Theotokos in Nea Ionia, Greece by His Eminence Christodoulos, then Metropolitan of Demetrias & Almiros and later Archbishop of Athens and all of Greece. He was later ordained as a priest on February 10, 2002, at the same Church by His Eminence Metropolitan Ignatios of Demetrias & Almiros. Beyond his liturgical duties, he has been actively involved in organizing youth programs, catechetical meetings, Bible study sessions, and pastoral care initiatives. He has played a key role in establishing and managing social welfare projects for young people. His work has also included international collaborations, such as coordinating projects under the Swedish government's organization "BILDA" and with the Association of Orthodox Youth, "SYNDESMOS", and participating in ecumenical conferences. For 6 years he worked as a Theology teacher in public schools across Greece. He was married to the late Paraskevi Gionnanidi, with whom he has three children: Giorgos, Stavroula, and Vasileia. He has served in our Parish since March 2024.
