Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church

O Commanders of the Heavenly Host, we the unworthy beseech you, that through your entreaties you will fortify us, guarding us in the shelter of the wings of your ethereal glory, even as we fervently bow before you crying: "Deliver us from all danger, as Commanders of the Powers on high! " -Apolytikion of Synaxis of the Archangels All the Angels, according to the Apostle Paul, are ministering spirits, - sent forth to minister to them who shall be heirs of salvation - (Heb. 1:1...4). God set them as overseers of every nation and people, and guides to that which is profitable (Deut. 32:8); and while one Angel is appointed to oversee each nation as a whole, one is also appointed to protect each Christian individually. He commands them to guard them that hope on Him, that nothing should harm them, neither should any evil draw nigh to their dwelling (Ps. 90:10-12). https://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints?contentid=279 See more

Today in Pittsburgh, the Divine Liturgy and funeral services will be offered for His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos. This video is His Eminence chanting: O Theotokos and Virgin, rejoice, O Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women; and blessed is the Fruit of your womb; for you have borne the Savior of our souls. Eternal be his memory!

BEYOND 50 GOAL: Expand and Increase Support for Existing Parish Ministries One of our 2020 goals was to renovate the downstairs classrooms to increase support for the ministries that frequently utilize our wonderful facilities. Through the additional generosity of our stewards, we not only were able to install new flooring and new paint in the small hall and classrooms, but the upstairs classrooms and office spaces as well. We thank ANTONIS CONSTRUCTION for donating the labo...r and materials for the painting of the downstairs small hall and classrooms, as well as NORTH MARIN PAINTING for donating the labor and materials for the painting of the upstairs offices and classrooms. We are also grateful to the anonymous Beyond 50 donors for donating the materials and installation of the new, luxury vinyl floors throughout the building. Another 2020 Beyond 50 Goal is to renovate the main kitchen which is currently in progress. We thank the Beyond 50 donors as well as the in-kind donations received to make this renovation possible. We look forward to sharing our 2021 Goals as part of our five year plan at the upcoming virtual Parish Assembly. If you would also like to contribute to these Beyond 50 Goals, feel free to reach out to Fr. John.

Nativity of Christ is blessed to be an official polling location for the 2020 Presidential Election. For four days our large hall will be open to the community as citizens vote in-person, or drop off their ballots. May our Lord continue to bless our nation!

Sainted Unmercenaries and Wonder Workers, regard our infirmities; freely you have received, freely share with us. - Apolytikion of Unmercenaries Cosmas and Damian These Saints were from Asia (that is, Asia Minor). After the death of their father, their Christ-loving mother Theodota reared them in piety and in all manner of virtue, and had them instructed in every science, especially that of medicine. https://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints?contentid=269

The ministry of Philoptochos, in our Metropolis and across the Archdiocese, is a ministry in service to the entire Church that emulates their patron saints, Cosmas and Damianos. As the words of the Philoptochos prayer state, the Lord has enabled them to minister to those who are in need of Your Love, your comfort, and Your care.