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Archpastoral Message - Pascha 2021 »
April 23, 2021
“Tradition,” a wise man once said, “is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” As Orthodox Christians, we’ve all experienced the joy of receiving the Paschal light at the midnight Resurrection Service, and have seen the effort it necessary to bring it home, especially under challenging weather conditions. We cup our hands around our candles and try our best to guard it from the wind and rain, because the flame has been given to us to transmit to the world, from our hands and homes. -
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Love of Scripture - Fundamentals of Christian Life »
April 23, 2021
On May 18 from 7 – 8:30 PM, Fr. Stephen De Young will offer a presentation “Cultivating the Love of Scripture” as the second of a four-part series on the fundamentals of Christian life – a series created by the Religious Education Committee of the Metropolis Council. -
Metropolis Oratorical Festival Held a New Way »
April 23, 2021
The Metropolis of Pittsburgh held its Oratorical Festival on April 10. Twenty-six Junior and Senior Division speakers presented in a virtual environment, which will help the finalists as they prepare for the virtual National Festival, June 11-13. -
Metropolis-wide Philoptochos fundraiser »
April 23, 2021
In place of the annual Daffodil Luncheon, the Philoptochos chapters of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh are holding a fundraiser to benefit 11 different foodbanks throughout the Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. All donations – 100 percent of monies contributed – will be given to food banks.
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