St. George Orthodox Church

Standing is the preferred posture for most services however kneeling and prostrations are also used extensively - especially during the period of the Great Fast. Seating for the elderly or inform is always available and most congregations sit during the sermon. Sitting during certain parts of some services is often just tradition. Whether you sit, stand or kneel is unimportant. So if you're visiting an Orthodox church, the best rule of thumb is, "When in Rome.........

Orthros at 9am and Divine Liturgy at 10am with absolution a few minutes before. Vespers Wednesday 6pm

If an Ancient Greek shows up we'll ask him but in the mean time, the priests will use the languages of the people they serve. Orthodoxy is not some mystical Eastern religion that's pretty to listen to and pretty to watch. Every word of every prayer and hymn is important to the understanding of the service. Through the words, the Holy Fathers define the Orthodox understanding of Christ and His church. Of course we want that knowledge in a language we understand. Wouldn't you? FYI The language known as "ancient Greek" was used between the years 1500-300 BC. So people stopped using it 300 years before Christ's birth. Why bring a dead language back to use in a living church? By the way, if you want to hear Greek, the Greek Orthodox Church offers the Greek language to their faithful.

Mostly English but there are parts in Arabic.

We don't have parking suitable for an 18 wheeler unfortunately. Nearest truck stop is on hwy 441. And short term parking at the turnpike rest area. Text me at 4079707740 if you choose one of these and I'll bring you in.

Fifth and Third bank is a short walk away and is a great place to park

We can't anymore. City put an end to it. But we have resources that may help. Text me at 4079707740 and I can try to put you in touch.

Mostly in English.

6pm Christmas eve