We are Orthodox… but not Jewish. We are Evangelical… but not Protestant. We are Catholic… but not Roman. We are -THE ORTHODOX CHURCH. Est.33 AD
Welcome to the website of St. Ephraim Orthodox Church. We are a newly established community of Orthodox Christian faithful located at the crossroads of IH-10 and Loop 410 in north-central San Antonio, TX. Our parish has been described a very friendly, warm and welcoming. We are a diverse people representing many cultures but united by a deep desire to live our Orthodox faith to the fullest. Our parish is active with weekly feast-day liturgies, a monthly Saturday Church School, a young adults group, a Women's organization, a chanter & choir ministry, altar boys and a parish council ministry. We invite you to come and worship with us. A fellowship coffee hour follows every Sunday Divine Liturgy in the Parish House and a pot-luck luncheon is held on the first Sunday of each month, everyone is invited.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED SERVICES
Saturday -Great Vespers 6:00pm followed by Confessions Sunday -Matins (Orthros) 9:15am Sunday -Divine Liturgy 10:30am (Eucharistic)
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BEGINNING JULY 28th Women's Bible Study
If you are interested in a women's Bible study that digs deep into Holy Scripture and gets to the heart of many relational struggles--both vertical and horizontal--then please join the women studying the Peacemaking Church Women's Study. You'll be encouraged. You'll be challenged. And most of all, you'll see how the gospel is your hope in all of life, particularly in your relationships.
The convention will be hosted by the FOCA’s Cleveland ‘R’ Club of Archangel Michael Church, Broadview Heights, OH. One need not be a member of the FOCA to attend.
In addition to participating in plenary sessions, discussions, and liturgical services, attendees will enjoy a variety of relaxing fellowship activities, including a golf tournament, a theater performance, and the traditional banquet and ball. Ample time also is available to explore the many exciting venues that Cleveland has to offer.
Established in 1927 as the Federated Russian Orthodox Clubs to unite Orthodox Christians in faith, fellowship and service, the FOCA petitioned the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America to be officially recognized by the OCA. At its 1998 national convention, the organization adopted its present name. It maintains chapters in dozens of parishes across the country.
Detailed information, schedules, reservations and convention updates are available here.
Final preparations for the 109th Annual Pilgrimage to Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk Monastery here over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, 2013, are underway.
“It is always a joy to welcome hierarchs, clergy and faithful from the Orthodox Church in America, other Orthodox jurisdictions and guests from near and far,” said Igumen Sergius, the Monastery’s Abbot.
A detailed schedule of the weekend’s divine services and other events is available in PFD format.
In related news, Saint Tikhon’s Seminary will hold its 71st annual Commencement on Saturday, May 25. The day will open with the celebration of the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. and continue with graduation ceremonies at the Monastery Bell Tower at 1:00 p.m.
Saint Tikhon’s Monastery is the oldest Orthodox Christian monastic community in North America. Saint Tikhon’s Seminary, established in 1938, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2013.
