St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral

Welcome

Services are streaming live.
See the week's schedule below for links

Transparency is a Gift

Immediately after Jesus announces His impending suffering and death, James and John approach Him not with comfort, but looking for a promotion. Their request for the seats of honor is raw, self-centered, and wildly out of sync with the gravity of the moment.

The Gospels are remarkably honest about the failings of the apostles. They are never presented as infallible heroes or polished icons, but as men who frequently stumbled over their own egos and misunderstandings. This transparency is a gift to us; it proves that the foundation of the Church was not built on human perfection, but on Divine mercy.

Christ does not demand we be sinless to draw near to Him. He only asks for an authentic faith that stays near Him in spite of our faults. He met the "Sons of Thunder" in their selfishness, and He meets us in ours, patiently refining our hearts until our desire for our own glory is transformed into a desire for the glory of His Kingdom.

With love in Christ,
~Fr. Andrew Jarmus, Dean, St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN

Service Cancellation Policy
  • No one should travel to church for services if the road conditions are dangerous.
  • No services will be cancelled. Most services will be live streamed (links available here on the website).
  • Those who cannot get to services should instead stay home, watch the live stream of the service if possible, and be happy in the knowledge that a priest and a chanter are singing the services and praying for them.
  • Cancellation of services and activities will be posted here on our website: www.stmarysoca.org

    Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.  (Galatians 6:2)     

Schedule of ServicesServices listed below will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis

Great Lent (February 23-April 11)

Monday, March 30

Tuesday, March 31

Wednesday, April 1
9:00 am Presanctified Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/RPNLaVTL8vw?feature=share
6:00 pm Sacrament of Confession @ Cathedral
6:30 pm Akathist @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/rk-HTSwcsl4?feature=share

Thursday, April 2

Friday,April 3
9:00 am Presanctified Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/p90JnG28Y8A?feature=share
5:30 pm Sacrament of Confession @ Cathedral
6:00 pm  9th Hour & Presanctified Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/bN8rqyTm2pA?feature=share

Saturday,April 4
Lazarus Saturday
8:15 am  2nd Grade First Confessions @ Parish Center
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/3fbZfaj9EG8?feature=share
4:30 pm Sacrament of Confession @ Cathedral
5:00 pm Festal Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/tv-13m819Yc?feature=share
6:00 pm General Confession @ Cathedral

Sunday, April 5
Palm Sunday (The Entrance of our Lord in Jerusalem)
7:45 am Festal Matins @ Cathedral
9:00 am Festal Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/r7sZSVgSqug?feature=share
12:00 pm Vespers with Anointing Service Following @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/rC12xGLW_IY?feature=share

5:00 pm MEOCCA Bridegroom Matins @ St. Herman’s Orthodox Church, 5355 38th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN  55412
















If you missed any of the live streaming services you can go to the playlist to replay them by clicking here  https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis

 



NOTE: Elevators available at both the Cathedral and the Parish Center.

This Week's Events
Great Lent (February 23-April 11)

Monday, March 30
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed

Tuesday, March 31
Church Office Open
(10:00 am-3:00 pm)
2:00 & 7:00 pm Bible Study with Fr. Andrew
7:00 pm Grief Group @ Parish Center

Wednesday, April 1
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 2
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed
6:30 pm Women’s Club Meeting @ Parish Center
7:00 pm Catechumen Class @ Parish Center

Friday, April 3
Church Office Open
(10:00 am-3:00 pm)
7:30 pm Lenten Dinner & Speaker (Crossroads Ministry) @ Parish Center

Saturday, April 4
10:30 am Cathedral Clean-up

Sunday, April 5
10:30 am Altar Server & Communion Assistant’s Annual Photo @ Cathedral
10:45 am Coffee Hour @ Parish Center
10:45 am Library Open @ Parish Center
11:00 am Church School, Orthodox Story Time, & Saints Meeting @ Parish Center

 


©2006-2026 St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral