The Troparion of the Forefeast invites us to gather on this day in gladness, for the Theotokos is about to depart from earth to heaven.
WELCOME TO ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX CHURCH
GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! GLORY FOREVER!
It is with great joy that I greet you on behalf of the entire parish community of St. George Orthodox Church. We are located within the beautiful section of Delaware Park. St. George Orthodox Church is a a Pan-Orthodox, English language parish serving Western New York. We are a parish of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey of The Orthodox Church in America. We welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to worship with us and learn more about the ancient and unchanging path of Orthodox Christianity. We offer a foundation for a grace-filled life in Christ through beautiful worship, spiritual education for everyone, programs for youth, and Christian Fellowship. Our faith combines traditional values, beliefs, and teachings of The Orthodox Faith. Our Mission is to live, proclaim, and share The Gospel Message of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ in our everyday life and everyday ministry. By sharing Our Lord’s Message with everyone, we enable others to receive The Light of Christ into their lives. We welcome you into our midst where our lives are guided by God’ love and teachings. We are a growing community dedicated to the Building up of the Body of Christ by fulfilling and proclaiming the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. As you journey to Western New York and the Buffalo Area, I extend an invitation for you to come and pray with us and grow with us through prayer and fellowship. May GOD continue to bless you and guide you as we all work together in Building up the Body of Christ by proclaiming and fulfilling the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
Have a blessed day! Have a blessed week! May The Joy of Our Lord be with all of you!
Asking for your prayers,
I remain, with Love in Christ,
V. Rev. Jason Vansuch, Parish Priest
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St. George Orthodox Church Parish Family Commitment
Our Hearts and Prayers united in 2026
Seeking First The Kingdom of God in our Parish Family
We, as brothers and sisters in Christ, will make an effort to pray
daily, cooperating with one another as Our Lord God and Savior
Jesus Christ - The Head of Our Church - leads us, communicating
often with one another and with Fr. Jason
humbly asking the Grace of The All-Holy Spirit
to lead us, shelter us, and protect us as we strive to Glorify Our
Lord God and Savior Jesus in our midst and in our everyday life
and ministry!
GLORY TO JESUS CHRIST! GLORY FOREVER!
COME PRAY WITH US! COME GROW WITH US!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED PRAYERFUL SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY FOR OUR PARISH AS WELL AS FOR THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE LIVE, SERVE, AND DWELL!
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP ALL OF YOU SAFE AND HEALTHY IN HIS LOVING CARE TODAY AND ALWAYS!
GOD IS GOOD....ALL THE TIME! ALL THE TIME....GOD IS GOOD!
Visit of The Miraculous Myrrh-Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of The Mother of God to our Parish - Tuesday October 13, 2026
By the Grace of God, and with the Blessing of His Eminence Archbishop MICHAEL, it is with great joy that we announce the Visit of The Miraculous Myrrh-Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of The Mother of God to our Parish on Tuesday October 13, 2026.
Please refer to the flyer below announcing the Visit of The Miraculous Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God as well as providing the time and schedule of the service.
I encourage all of us to share this Flyer with everyone and invite our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join The Clergy and the beloved faithful of our parish and the Clergy and Faithful of the COCCNF as we join together to celebrate this historic Visit of The Miraculous Myrrh-Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of The Mother of God to our Parish and the Western NY Area to prayer to The Mother of God that through Her Holy Prayers and Precious Veil and Protection, we may continue the good work that has been entrusted to all of us: to live, proclaim and share the Gospel Message of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ in our everyday life and everyday ministry!
God has truly blessed all of us with this opportunity of not only being in the presence of The Miraculous Myrrh-Streaming Hawaiian Iveron Icon of The Mother of God
but also to pray before, venerate it and be anointed with the Holy Oil. Let us follow Her example of 'Listening to the Word of God and keeping it!'
Please contact Fr. Jason with a list of Names of our loved ones for Healing that can be remembered and prayed for during the Akathist Prayer Service.
We look forward to seeing you and praying with you on October 13!
WELCOME PAMPHLET TO ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX CHURCH
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ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CAR SHOW - SUNDAY AUGUST 30, 2026: PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK - stgeorgebuffalo.com/upcoming-parish-events
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I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
Psalm 122:1
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Metropolitan Nazarius of Kutaisi-Gaenati was born in 1872 in the village of Didi Jikhaishi in Imereti. His forefathers belonged to a long lineage of clergy, and the future metropolitan was nurtured in the Church from the earliest years of his youth. Nazarius (known in the world as Joseph) received…
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