Newly baptized and chrismated members

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 handmaiden of God Hope on the day of her Baptism.....and their Godparents Fr. Michael Shepherd and Mat Emilia Shepherd. God Bless you all!
Welcome them to the Orthodox family of the faithful.

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Visit from His Eminence, the Most Reverend Mark, Archbishop
07/23/23
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    23Sep

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    24Sep

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    27Sep

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