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Welcome! We love visitors! We warmly welcome you to join us for a service. In the meantime, explore our About Orthodoxy page for more information on Orthodox Christianity. St. George's Orthodox Church is a member of the Orthodox Church of America operating under the Diocese of the South. Did you know that Orthodoxy predates all other forms of Christianity? Founded on the Day of Holy Pentecost, 50 days after the Holy Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, Orthodox Christianity dates back to approximately 33 AD! The general structure and many particulars of the Divine Liturgy have remained unchanged since the time of the early Church. The description provided by St. Justin the Philosopher and Martyr in the middle of the second century is still a good summary of our Eucharistic Liturgy. St. Justin's Weekly Worship of the Christians is located in the Supplemental file of About Orthodoxy. Our Parish is located in historic Edenton in eastern North Carolina on the Chowan River and Albemarle Sound. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to the area, we invite you to come out and take part in our services, where you will experience how the Apostles and Saints worshipped nearly 2000 years ago.
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Mission Statement Our mission is to embrace the fullness of the Orthodox faith; encourage the discipleship of believers, equip the faithful for ministry and evangelize to those unfamiliar with the Good News. Assembly of Bishops Announces New Directory of Orthodox Christian Mental Health Professionals NEW YORK – The Mental Health Task Force of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America accomplished its first major task by publishing a comprehensive and unified Directory of Orthodox Christian Mental Health Professionals. The Directory includes Eastern or Oriental Orthodox Christians verified to be in good sacramental standing by their parish priest or local bishop. The interactive directory allows users to search by zip code for Orthodox Christian mental health providers licensed to practice in their state. The directory offers useful details about each provider’s area of practice, as well as contact information. As an ever-growing directory, the Task Force invites mental health providers who are licensed to practice by their state and in good standing in their parishes to apply to be included in the Directory. The Assembly of Bishops recognizes the value of mental health services and encourages the clergy and faithful to seek help in times of need. To access the directory, as well as the provider application, click here. Monthly Orthodox Calendar The Carolinas Deanery Perform Concert at St George’s in Edenton While on a spring retreat in historic Edenton, North Carolina, the clergy of the Carolinas Deanery performed an exquisite choral concert of Russian Orthodox music at St. George’s Orthodox Mission. The show was co-sponsored by St. George’s and the Chowan Arts Council. The Carolina Deanery is part of the Diocese of the South of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Protecting Veil - YouTube Channel Spotlight: Zombies and Orthodox Christianity by Jonathan Pagues -- Orthodoxy and Scripture by Fr. Thomas Hopko, a priest, theologian, and a prior Dean of Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, where he taught dogmatic theology.Orthodox Links
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Today's Scripture Readings All Scripture Readings
Today's Saints 
The Holy Martyr Conon of Isauria was born in Bethany, a village near the Asia Minor city of Isauria, whose inhabitants had accepted Christianity from the Apostle Paul. From his youth, Saint Conon was accorded the special protection of the “Archistrategos” (“Leader of the Heavenly… Read the Life
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On March 5, 1463, the relics of holy Prince Theodore and his sons, David and Constantine were uncovered at Yaroslavl. The chronicler, an eyewitness to the event, wrote: “At the city of Yaroslavl in the monastery of the Holy Savior they unearthed three Great Princes: Prince Theodore… Read the Life
Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl
Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). Among the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable… Read the Life
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Martyr Onesimus of Isauria
The Holy Martyr Onesimus (Onisius) lived in Palestine. He was beheaded with the sword for confessing faith in Christ. Read the Life
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The Holy Martyr Conon the Gardener was born in Nazareth of Galilee, but he lived in the city of Mandona, where he occupied himself with gardening. He was a God-fearing man, sincere in heart, and without malice. The saint suffered for his faith in Christ under the emperor Decius (249-251). When they… Read the Life
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No information on the life of this saint is available at this time. Read the Life
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Martyr Eulogius of Palestine
The Holy Martyr Eulogius was a native of Palestine. After the death of his pagan parents he gave away all his inheritance to the poor, and he himself became a wanderer and went through Palestine, converting pagans to Christianity. During the time of a persecution he was arrested, subjected to… Read the Life
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Martyr Eulampius of Palestine
The Holy Martyr Eulampius lived in Palestine. He was beheaded for his faith in Christ. Read the Life
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Saint Mark the Ascetic was born in Athens during the fifth century, and became a monk in the Nitrian desert (Lower Egypt). From his youth his fondest pursuit was the reading of Holy Scripture. It is said that he knew the whole Bible by heart. Nine of his thirty discourses have come down to us.… Read the Life
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Saint Hesychius the Faster of Bithynia
Saint Hesychius the Faster was born in the eighth century in the coastal city of Adrineia in Bithynia. Raised since his youth in piety, he left his parental home and practiced asceticism in a wilderness spot on Mount Maionis. Despite the threat of demons and wild animals and robbers living there,… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
In the Icon called “Nurturing,” the Mother of God is depicted with her eternal Child sitting on her left arm. Christ’s right hand is extended upward to the face of the All-Pure Virgin. Before 1917, the holy image was located in the Kazan Cathedral on Red Square, but it was lost… Read the Life
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Saint John, New Martyr of Bulgaria
The holy New Martyr John was born in Bulgaria in 1775. Since fanatical Moslems believed that they would be assured of an eternal “paradise” where they would enjoy beautiful virgins and an abundance of food if they could force Christians to deny Christ and follow Mohammed, they spared no… Read the Life
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Daily Readings Today's Scripture Readings All Scripture Readings
Today's Saints
The Holy Martyr Conon of Isauria was born in Bethany, a village near the Asia Minor city of Isauria, whose inhabitants had accepted Christianity from the Apostle Paul. From his youth, Saint Conon was accorded the special protection of the “Archistrategos” (“Leader of the Heavenly… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
On March 5, 1463, the relics of holy Prince Theodore and his sons, David and Constantine were uncovered at Yaroslavl. The chronicler, an eyewitness to the event, wrote: “At the city of Yaroslavl in the monastery of the Holy Savior they unearthed three Great Princes: Prince Theodore… Read the Life
Monastic Martyr Adrian of Poshekhonye, Yaroslavl
Saint Adrian of Poshekhonye was born at Rostov the Great at the end of the sixteenth century, of pious parents named Gregory and Irene. Saint Adrian received monastic tonsure at the monastery of Saint Cornelius of Komel (May 19). Among the brethren gathered around Saint Cornelius were some capable… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
Martyr Onesimus of Isauria
The Holy Martyr Onesimus (Onisius) lived in Palestine. He was beheaded with the sword for confessing faith in Christ. Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
The Holy Martyr Conon the Gardener was born in Nazareth of Galilee, but he lived in the city of Mandona, where he occupied himself with gardening. He was a God-fearing man, sincere in heart, and without malice. The saint suffered for his faith in Christ under the emperor Decius (249-251). When they… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
No information on the life of this saint is available at this time. Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
Martyr Eulogius of Palestine
The Holy Martyr Eulogius was a native of Palestine. After the death of his pagan parents he gave away all his inheritance to the poor, and he himself became a wanderer and went through Palestine, converting pagans to Christianity. During the time of a persecution he was arrested, subjected to… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
Martyr Eulampius of Palestine
The Holy Martyr Eulampius lived in Palestine. He was beheaded for his faith in Christ. Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
Saint Mark the Ascetic was born in Athens during the fifth century, and became a monk in the Nitrian desert (Lower Egypt). From his youth his fondest pursuit was the reading of Holy Scripture. It is said that he knew the whole Bible by heart. Nine of his thirty discourses have come down to us.… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
Saint Hesychius the Faster of Bithynia
Saint Hesychius the Faster was born in the eighth century in the coastal city of Adrineia in Bithynia. Raised since his youth in piety, he left his parental home and practiced asceticism in a wilderness spot on Mount Maionis. Despite the threat of demons and wild animals and robbers living there,… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
In the Icon called “Nurturing,” the Mother of God is depicted with her eternal Child sitting on her left arm. Christ’s right hand is extended upward to the face of the All-Pure Virgin. Before 1917, the holy image was located in the Kazan Cathedral on Red Square, but it was lost… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
Saint John, New Martyr of Bulgaria
The holy New Martyr John was born in Bulgaria in 1775. Since fanatical Moslems believed that they would be assured of an eternal “paradise” where they would enjoy beautiful virgins and an abundance of food if they could force Christians to deny Christ and follow Mohammed, they spared no… Read the Life
Troparion & Kontakion
Father Benedict's Suggested Readings and Videos
From time to time our Chief Priest suggests articles or videos that educate us on our faith and help us in our spiritual growth. These are listed below. If you have read an article or watched a video from this section, and it is no longer listed, please check under About Orthodoxy as more dated items will be moved there. Articles A Patristic Checkmate on the Game of Thrones A Priest's Thoughts on Depression, Anxiety, the Soul, Your Body and Your Brain - Fr. Stephen Freeman Priest's Advice on How to Protect Yourself From an Orthodox Sect St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, A Case Study in Mission-Driven Publishing The End of Time Is Probably Not What You Think To Be Black and Orthodox: Part of My Story Warning to Orthodox Church: False and Deceitful Venuew That Contradict and Distort Church Teaching Why More African Americans Are Turning to the Orthodox Church Why Orthodox Men Love Church: Many men may not love church but Orthodox men do 7 from Seminary at St. Moses Brotherhood Conference Videos How Music Works: What Happens to your Brain when you Sing? Metropolitan Kallistos Ware Salvation in Christ - The Orthodox Approach |
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