Glory to God! St. George's Icon Project Completed!
Glory to God! With great joy and thanksgiving, we announce that the Icon Project has been completed. This beautiful work is the fruit of prayer, dedication, and generosity of many people. Through these holy icons, our church has been enriched, and our worship space now reflects even more clearly the beauty of our Orthodox faith. We thank God for everyone who contributed in any way—through time, talent, prayer, and donations—and we ask Him to bless all who took part in making this project possible. See below the pictures of the icon project from beginning to its completion. Also, be sure to attend one of our services or view the pictures at https://stgeorgepdx.org/iconproject.html.
Thank you to those who have already sponsored icons! If you are interested in sponsoring an icon in memory or honor of someone, click here to see the list of available icons. Please email us at info@stgeorgepdx.org, or speak with Fr. George or Kh. Hanan on how you can sponsor an icon. Donations in any amount are appreciated, and you can donate online here. We pray that St. George’s icons will continue to bless our parish for generations!
Upcoming Events
Extra Services Schedule from December to April.
Wednesday, December 24 at 8:30am Royal hours.
Wednesday, December 24 at 5:00pm Orthros 6:00pm Divine Liturgy. THE NATIVITY OF CHRIST.
Friday, December 26 at 4:45pm Pre- Communion and Divine Liturgy. St. Stephen Feast.
Monday, January 5th at 9am royal hours; at 5pm festal orthros and Divine Liturgy with water blessing. No liturgy on Wednesday January 7.
Friday, January 16th: St. Anthony feast 5:45 pre-communion and Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, January 27th: St. Ephraim and Issac the Syrian 5:45pm pre communion and Divine Liturgy. No liturgy on Wednesday January 28.
Sunday, February 1st: Presentation of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, February 5th feast of St. Elian and St. Photios 5:45pm pre communion and Divine Liturgy. No liturgy on Wednesday February 4th.
Friday, February 13th: Saturday of soul at 5:45pm pre communion and Divine Liturgy. No liturgy on Wednesday February 18th.
Sunday February 22nd: Forgiveness Sunday, vespers follow Divine Liturgy.
Monday, February 23-27: First Week of Lent.
Resurrection
Saturday, April 11th at 10:00 pm Vigil of Pascha.
Sunday, April 12th at 12:00 pm Agape Vespers
Wednesday, April 22; St. George Feast at 5:30 pm Orthros and Divine Liturgy Followed by potluck.
Below are Confession times and spiritual classes:
Confessions:
Sunday, December 21st: Fr. Ed Hillhouse will be available at 8:30am to hear confessions before Divine Liturgy.
Fr. George Saada: is available for confessions by appointment. Contact him either by email (nebrassaada66@gmail.com) or by phone (971-335-1703).
Catechism and Bible Study Classes If interested, email Father Deacon Steven Bambakidis at dn.steve@stgeorgepdx.org
Weekly Church Services:
Sunday 8:50 am Orthros and 10:00 am is Divine Liturgy Services. Sunday morning services begins with the morning prayer service, Orthros (meaning "daybreak"). The Gospel readings, and the litugical spirit of Matins reflects the joy of the Resurrection of Christ. Holy Communion in the Body and Blood of Christ is only for members of the Orthodox Church who have prepared themselves by prayer, fasting, and periodic Confession. Everyone, however, is invited to partake of the blessed bread which will be offered at the end of the service and which may also be offered to you by one of your neighbors at Communion time as a sign of hospitality and blessing. This is done during the Divine Liturgy service.
Wednesday Pre Communion Prayers (5:45 pm) and Divine Liturgy (6:00 pm) Services. Attending weekday evening Pre-Communion prayers and Divine Liturgy in the Orthodox Church offers a sacred pause from daily life, allowing the faithful to prepare their hearts through repentance and reflection. It deepens communion with Christ and the Church, sanctifies the week with grace, and reminds us that holiness is not reserved for Sundays alone—it’s a daily calling.
Fridays' Paraklesis Services at 6:00 pm. The word “paraklesis” has two different meanings. The first is consolation from which the Holy Spirit is called the “Paraclete” or “Consoler.” The second is “supplication” or “petition.” The Service of the Paraklesis to the Theotokos is made up of hymns of supplication to help us gain consolation and courage. It is a service that can be most beneficial in times of temptation, discouragement or sickness. The service focuses around our cry to the Mother of our Lord and Savior, “Most Holy Theotokos, save us!”
Saturday Great Vespers Service at 5:00 pm. The service of vespers is the beginning of the liturgical day. The word comes from the Greek "hespera" meaning "evening." The service is chanted in Byzantine tones and includes the beautiful hymns, "O Gladsome Light," and the "Song of Saint Simeon." All are welocme.
Physical Address: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church - 2101 NE 162nd Ave - Portland, OR 97230
Mailing Address: St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church - P.O. Box 20695 - Portland, Oregon 97294
Office Administrator (Kh. Hanan Saada) Email: stgeorgeorthodoxpdx@gmail.com
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