New to Orthodoxy?
Welcome to St. Luke. Whether you are visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time, exploring the Christian faith, or simply curious about our worship and traditions, we are glad you are here.
The Orthodox Church invites us to encounter Christ through a faith rooted in the Apostles and lived through worship, prayer, Scripture, and the sacramental life of the Church. There is no expectation that you understand everything when you first visit. "Come and see", was the Lord's invitation to the disciples. Come, experience the beauty of Orthodox worship, ask questions, and learn at your own pace.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about becoming Orthodox, I would be very happy to speak with you personally.
Fr. Christ
What is Orthodoxy?
The Orthodox Church is the ancient Christian Church, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Apostles. For 2,000 years, it has preserved this faith through its worship, teachings, and sacramental life.
Your First Visit
Visiting an Orthodox Church for the first time can feel unfamiliar. Come as you are, experience the beauty of our worship, and know that you are welcome to simply observe, and pray as you become more familiar.
Inside the Church
“We knew not whether we were in heaven or on earth…”
What the envoys of Prince Vladimir of Kyiv said after they attended the Divine Liturgy in Hagia Sophia in Constantinople in the 10th century.
Holy Communion?
The Eucharist is at the very heart of Orthodox Christian life, where we receive the Body and Blood of Christ and are united more deeply to Him and to His Church.
How to Pray
Prayer is our living conversation with God, opening our hearts to His presence and learning to seek His will in our lives. Christ Himself teaches us how to pray through the Lord’s Prayer.
The WORD of God
God’s Word is living and life-giving, revealing who God is and guiding us into a life of faith, love, and communion with Him. Like the seed, the Word takes root in a receptive heart and bears fruit in the way we live.
The Mystery of Death
The Orthodox Funeral Service surrounds the mystery of death with prayer, hope, and confidence in God’s infinite mercy. It proclaims death is not an end but a passage to eternal life.
Stay tuned
More content to come.