St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral

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

Scriptures as a Mirror and a Guide

When reading the Bible, it's inevitable that, from time to time, we will encounter passages that challenge our perspectives or make us feel uneasy. However, we shouldn't dismiss a message or assume it lacks truth simply because it doesn't align with our current sensibilities. Spiritual growth, like any profound healing process, can be inherently difficult.

Finding spiritual healing and growth often requires us to step into the unknown and confront the parts of ourselves we might prefer to ignore. Just as physical therapy involves stretching tight muscles, our engagement with the scriptures serves as a vital part of God's therapeutic plan for our souls.

Without a willingness to confront the difficult truths presented to us, we cannot truly heal. The scriptures act as a mirror and a guide, pushing us toward a version of ourselves that is more spiritually sober and resilient—more Christ-like. By embracing the tension we feel during these moments of "scriptural therapy," we open the door to genuine renewal.

~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

Monday, January 12

Tuesday, January 13

Wednesday, January 14
6:15 pm Great Vespers
https://youtube.com/live/w6siNuv_FD8?feature=share

Thursday, January 15
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/rzcHECGqIp8?feature=share

Friday, January 16

Saturday, January 17
10:00 am Visitation: Elsie Porianda @ Cathedral
11:00 am Funeral: Elsie Porianda @ Cathedral
3:00 pm Baptism: Miles H. @ Cathedral
5:00 pm Great Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/CX8cYfCC7Mw?feature=share

Sunday, January 18  
7:45 am Matins @ Cathedral
9:00 am Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/m-GGusUQ4AQ?feature=share
Memorial Service (Parastas): Penny Peters, Erwin Chatras, Eleanor Peterson, Joseph Bechik, Anna Bechik, MaryAnn Mecom, Paul Machyowsky, Helen Kelley & Alexander Kelley, Alexandra Egoroff & Constantine Egoroff, Fr. Ivan Moody, John Bitterman, Ludmila Matlina, Sergei Tocheny, Oleg Vassilev, Elizbar Barnabishvili, Alevtina Dubovtseva, Barbara Morris, Martin Tich, Mitchell & Anna Tich, Mitro & Susie Jurchisin










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
Monday, January 12
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed
7:30 am Perohi Making @ Parish Center

Tuesday, January 13
Church Office Open
(9:00 am-4:30 pm)
7:30 am Perohi Making @ Parish Center
7:00 pm Grief Group @ Parish Center
7:00 pm Coffee Hour Training/Info Session & Kitchen Walk-Through @ Parish Center

Wednesday, January 14
Church Office Open
(9:00 am-4:30 pm)
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal @ Cathedral

Thursday, January 15
Church Office Open
(9:00 am-4:30 pm)
7:30 pm Online Adult Bible Study w/Dn. Phillip Wagner

Friday, January 16
Church Office Open
(9:00 am-4:30 pm)
St. Mary’s Winter Camp (Jan. 16-19)

Saturday, January 17
Church Office Closed
Parish Center Closed

Sunday, January 18
10:45 am Coffee Hour @ Parish Center
10:45 am-12:00 pm Library Open @ Library
11:00 am Churh School @ Parish Center
12:00 pm FOCUS Meal Prep @ Parish Center

 


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