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St. Michael's Orthodox Church is a growing Christian community of people from various ethnic and social backgrounds sharing a common commitment to the Lord, each other, and the Apostolic Faith. We warmly welcome all families, couples, and individuals who are looking for a deeper experience of the salvation offered in Jesus Christ. Come and see!

  • Our Faith
    The Orthodox Church was founded by Jesus Christ and is the living manifestation of His abiding presence.
  • Our Community
    From various social and ethnic backgrounds, we all have found our home in the Church. You can too!
  • Our Church
    We're at 512 Winter Street in Old Forge, PA. We invite you to please come and see!
  • Our Calendar
    The schedule of services and events can be seen on our monthly calendar. All are welcome to join us!
  • Our Priest
    Father Michael has served St. Michael's since 2022, with his wife, Matushka Emilia, and their four children by his side.
  • Veterans Day Pasta Dinner event of 2023
    11/11/23
    Join us for a special evening of unity and celebration at St. Michael's Orthodox Church!
  • We are delighted to announce that St Michael Orthodox Church Old Forge, PA has been listed on Prayers1 08/12/2023
    08/12/23
    We are delighted to announce that St Michael Orthodox Church Old Forge, PA has been listed on Prayers1. Harness the power of social media to ignite a spiritual awakening among your followers!
  • Visit from His Eminence, the Most Reverend Mark, Archbishop
    07/23/23
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  • Newly baptized and chrismated members
    06/25/23
    Hart Family was received into the Orthodox Church. May God grant Many Blessed Years to the Newly Illumined servants of God who received by Chrismation Joseph, Emilia, Jude, & Silas along with the
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Upcoming Schedule

 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. - Psalm 122:1

  • 28

    Nov

    Tuesday
    9:00AM-11:00AM Diocesan Chancery
    Fast

  • 29

    Nov

    Wednesday
    11:00AM-1:30PM Silent Prayer & Confession

    8:00PM OCF Vespers University of Scranton Byzantine Chapel in Ciszek Hall
    Fast

  • 30

    Nov

    Thursday
    11:00AM-12:00PM Sack Lunch Bible Study (Romans)
    Fast

  • 1

    Dec

    Friday
    11:00AM-2:00PM Work Day
    Fast

  • 2

    Dec

    Saturday
    9:00AM-12:00PM Wilkes-Barre Deanery Retreat at All Saints Orthodox Church, Olyphant, PA
    3:30PM-4:30PM Catechumen/Inquirers Class
    5:00PM Great Vespers
    Fast: wine & oil

  • 3

    Dec

    Sunday
    9:10AM The Hours
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy.
    Fast: wine & oil

  • 8

    Dec

    Friday
    11:00AM-2:00PM Work Day
    Fast

  • 9

    Dec

    Saturday
    3:30PM-4:30PM Catechumen/Inquirers Class
    5:00PM Great Vespers
    Fast: wine & oil

  • 10

    Dec

    Sunday
    9:10AM The Hours
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy.
    Fast: wine & oil

  • 13

    Dec

    Wednesday
    11:00AM-1:30PM Silent Prayer & Confession

    8:00PM OCF Vespers University of Scranton Byzantine Chapel in Ciszek Hall
    Fast

Mailing List

Parishioners and friends of St. Michael's are encouraged to join our mailing list for mid-week emails.  The purpose is to "keep in touch" and offer some news, information, spiritual counsel and other things for your consideration.  This mailing list is open to everyone. If you would like to join our mailing list, please fill out the following form.

What is the Orthodox Church?

“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant.
It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman.
It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational.
It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the
Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ

The Mission of The Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”

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St. Michael Orthodox Church is part of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, which is presided over by The Most Reverend Mark (Maymon), Archbishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania. Our mission is bringing the joy of Christ's resurrection to those who have never heard the Good News, and to strengthen and encourage the faithful who reside within Old Forge and the local area. 

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The Holy Scripture is a collection of books written over multiple centuries by those inspired by God to do so. It is the primary witness to the Orthodox Christian faith, within Holy Tradition and often described as its highest point. It was written by the prophets and apostles in human language, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and collected, edited, and canonized by the Church.

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Holiness or sainthood is a gift (charisma) given by God to man, through the Holy Spirit. Man's effort to become a participant in the life of divine holiness is indispensable, but sanctification itself is the work of the Holy Trinity, especially through the sanctifying power of Jesus Christ, who was incarnate, suffered crucifixion, and rose from the dead, in order to lead us to the life of holiness, through the communion with the Holy Spirit.

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