Iconography project Update:
Our iconographer, Antonela Zaicescu, with help from her team, is making great progress with icons of both scenes and individual saints on the ceiling and beams. See below the pictures of the before the start of our icon project and our current status of the project. We estimate completion by the end of 2025. If you haven’t seen the progress, be sure to view the pictures at https://stgeorgepdx.org/iconproject.html.
Thank you to those who have already sponsored icons! There are plenty of icons that still need sponsors; click here to see the list of available icons. Please email us to discuss contributing to the project: info@stgeorgepdx.org, or speak with Fr. George or Kh. Hanan. 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!
Especially, big thank yous to all who have supported this project financially and by volunteering your time. It is truly a group effort! If you can assist with scaffolding, simple meals, painting, or transportation, please email Kh. Hanan at stgeorgeorthodoxpdx@gmail.com
Extra Services Schedule for September, October, November and December.
Friday October 31 at 4:30pm vigil. Divine Liturgy/Bishop St. Raphael Hawaweeny of Brooklyn.
Friday, November 07 at 5:00pm Orthros + 6:00pm Divine Liturgy. St. Synaxis of the Archangels.
Thursday, November 20 at 4:30pm vigil. Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple ( No Liturgy on Wednesday 11/19/2025)
Wednesday, December 3 at 5:45pm pre- communion + Divine Liturgy. St. Barbara.
Friday, December 5 at 5:45pm Pre-communion + Divine Liturgy St. Nicholas.
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.
Wednesday, December 31 at 4:30pm Orthros 5:30pm Divine Liturgy - St. Basil the Great and Circumcision of Christ.
Below are Confession times and spiritual classes:
Confessions:
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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