Monthly Archives: March 2012

St. Katherine College

There is still time to apply to St. Katherine College in Encinitas, CA. St. Katherine College offers a high quality socratic approach to higher education at the same total cost as the University of Oregon!

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Basics of Orthodoxy class in Salem

Starting Wednesday, May 2nd, there will be nine classes on basics of Orthodoxy at the Mission Church of Salem (meeting at St. Patrick’s Chapel, Blanchet Catholic School, 4373 Market St Northeast, Salem, OR). 5:30pm Vespers, brown bag meal, Class 6:30—8:00pm … Continue reading

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Northwest pan-Orthodox retreat for young adults, 4/20-4/22

In View of God’s Mercy, Offer Your Bodies as Living Sacrifices A Study in Romans for Today’s Christian Richard Benton, PhD, OCF University of Washington Fr. Stephen Soot, Northwest Regional OCF Chaplain And Workshops by Northwest Clergy and Lay Leaders … Continue reading

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General Lenten Unction at Holy New Martyrs of Russia on March 21st

His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill will officiate at the general lenten unction service on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia Orthodox Church. To receive the sacrament of unction, one must be an … Continue reading

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Astoria Mission

There is a new mission parish, Holy Nativity Mission, in Hammond, Oregon near Astoria. They don’t have a set schedule, and the best thing is to call Fr. Kevin Lien at 503-467-8360 with any questions. The next service will be … Continue reading

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Pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgies

It's been a wonderful tradition among Orthodox parishes in Portland area to host pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgies. This year, we will enjoy three such services: March 7 at St. John The Baptist (Greek) March 21 at St. Nicholas (OCA) April 4 … Continue reading

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March 9-11: Hierarchical visit by Metropolitan Gerasimos

His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco will be visiting two Greek Orthodox parishes in the Portland area. Here is the schedule: Friday, March 9, 2012 Second Salutations to the Theotokos 6:30 p.m. Saint John the … Continue reading

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New album from Cappella Romana

Local vocal ensemble Cappella Romana will be releasing a new album later this month. “Angelic Light: Music from Eastern Cathedrals” features both liturgical and para-liturgical works, seamlessly moving from ancient chant melodies to compositions by some of the world's most … Continue reading

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