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Services are streaming live.
See the week's schedule below for links
Sunday, January 19: St. Mark of Ephesus
"God desires truth from the inner heart, not mere external forms or words, but that we believe rightly and glorify Him as He has revealed Himself to us." (St. Mark of Ephesus)
St. Mark of Ephesus (1392–1444) is especially known for his courageous stance at the Council of Florence (1438–1439). He became a defender of the Orthodox Church against an attempted and imposed union with western Church, which he saw as politically motivated and compromising the integrity of the Orthodox faith.
He was convinced that unity must be based on shared faith, not political expediency, and so he refuted theological errors, particularly regarding the phrasing of the Creed (the so-called filioque controversy) and papal supremacy. He emphasized the Apostolic witness, the teachings of the Fathers, and the unaltered Creed. His solitary refusal to sign the union document earned him the title “Pillar of Orthodoxy.”
In St. Mark, we see a model of faithfulness, humility, and courage. His life reminds us that true unity in the Church must flow from commitment to the truth, not compromise. Not politics. No sentimentality. As we honor him, we are called to deepen our understanding of the faith, defend it with love, and remain stubbornly faithful even amidst trials. Through his prayers, may we stand firm in the Orthodox faith and bear witness to the truth with boldness and grace!
~ Fr. Andrew |
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)
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Schedule of ServicesServices listed below will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/c/StMarysOCAMinneapolis
Monday, January 20
Tuesday, January 21
Wednesday, January 22
6:15 PM Vespers @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/VfVRbxQL_14?feature=share
Thursday, January 23
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy
https://youtube.com/live/J3MuTvABNgY?feature=share
Friday, January 24
10:00 AM Peterson Visitation @ Kozlak-Radulovich NE Funeral Chapel (1918 University Ave NE)
11:00 AM Peterson Funeral @ Kozlak-Radulovich
Saturday, January 25
5:00 PM Great Vespers
https://youtube.com/live/c1a24kzsunY?feature=share
Sunday, January 26
7:45 AM Matins @ Cathedral
9:00 AM Divine Liturgy @ Cathedral
https://youtube.com/live/0qodst6lB00?feature=share
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.
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This Week's Events
Monday, January 20
Church Office Closed
7:30 AM Perohi: Set-up & food prep
9:00 AM Perohi Making
7:00 PM Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 21
Church Office Open
(9 am-4:30 pm)
7:30 AM Perohi: Set-up & food prep
9:00 AM Perohi Making
Wednesday, January
22
Church Office Open
(9:00am-4:30pm)
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 23
Church Office Open
(9 am-4:30 pm)
Friday, January 24
Church Office Open
(9 am-4:30 pm)
Saturday, January 25
6:00 PM Orthodox Game League
Sunday, January 26
10:30 AM Coffee Hour @ Parish Center
11:00 AM Church School & Classroom Choir @ Parish Center
11:45 AM Youth Leadership Meeting @ Parish Center
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