by TGOC | Jan 16, 2020 | Guidelines, The Faith
Intro to the Faith We hope our website gives you a good sense of who we are as Orthodox Christians and what we believe about God and His Church. Regardless of where you are in your search for a faith tradition that meets your needs, we invite you to come and...
by TGOC | Jan 15, 2020 | Guidelines, The Faith
Saints of the Church It must be stated at the beginning that the only true “saint” or holy one (Hagios) is God Himself. The Bible states “For I am the Lord your God; you shall name yourselves holy and keep yourselves holy, because I am holy …...
by TGOC | Jan 14, 2020 | Guidelines, The Faith
Major Feast Days of the Church The ecclesiastical year, which according to Byzantine practice begins on the first of September, is divided between movable and immovable or fixed holy days. The movable holy days are determined by the date of Easter, the most important...
by TGOC | Jan 13, 2020 | Guidelines, The Faith
The Sacraments One of the best-known prayers of the Orthodox Church speaks of the spirit of God being “present in all places and filling all things.” This profound affirmation is basic to Orthodoxy’s understanding of God and His relationship to the...
by TGOC | Jan 12, 2020 | Guidelines, The Faith
Forty Day Blessings In imitation of Christ’s forty day blessing (Luke 2:22-38), the parents of the newborn bring the babe to the church in order for it to be dedicated to the Lord. This beautiful tradition is practiced throughout the Orthodox world. The parents become...
by TGOC | Jan 11, 2020 | Guidelines, The Faith
Baptisms A child is generally baptized between the ages of three and ten months. Age, however, is not a barrier to baptism. Please call the church office to request a date for baptism. A person who wishes to sponsor a candidate for Baptism or Chrismation must be an...
