Church Services / Office

Rev. Fr. Gregory J. Abdalah, DMin
Welcome from

Rev. Fr. Gregory J. Abdalah

“The whole earth is a living icon of the face of God.” - St. John of Damascus, Exact Exposition on the Orthodox Faith

Welcome!

St. John of Damascus Orthodox Church is a community of people of all ages and backgrounds who come from all over the greater Boston area. We are a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and the Patriarchate of Antioch.

Whether you are currently a parishioner or a catechumen, you are actively exploring Orthodox Christianity, or if visiting this website is the first step of your journey, we invite you to “Come and See” (John 1:39) as we all strive to be living icons of the face of God.

Regarding Confessions

While it is not necessary to make a confession before Communion every Sunday (unless a serious sin has been committed), all Orthodox Christians are asked to reflect upon their spiritual lives constantly and to make confession periodically (typically every three to four months).

Confessions are heard during Matins, as time permits, after Liturgy, or by appointment. Please await your turn by sitting in the fourth pew on the left side of the Church, while reciting the pre-communion prayers, which can be found in the red service book on pages 204-208.

A Note to our Visitors

We are glad to have you worshipping with us today.  We hope you will sign our guest register and will introduce yourself to Fr. Greg after the service.  Please also join us for coffee following Liturgy.

Since we understand Communion to be a sign of our unity of faith, only Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and periodic confession are permitted to participate in Holy Communion.  All present, however, are welcome to partake of the blessed bread, which is distributed at the end of the service.

Pastoral Staff

Pastor

Rev. Fr. Gregory J. Abdalah, DMin

Choir Director

Andrew Hazerjian

Contact the pastoral staff

Church Services

Divine Liturgy 

9:30 a.m.

Confessions 

By appointment

Matins 

No Matins during summer

Church Office

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bulletin Deadline

Wednesdays: 2:00 p.m.

Contact the church office

Welcome from

Rev. Fr. Gregory J. Abdalah

“The whole earth is a living icon of the face of God.” - St. John of Damascus, Exact Exposition on the Orthodox Faith

Welcome!

St. John of Damascus Orthodox Church is a community of people of all ages and backgrounds who come from all over the greater Boston area. We are a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and the Patriarchate of Antioch.

Whether you are currently a parishioner or a catechumen, you are actively exploring Orthodox Christianity, or if visiting this website is the first step of your journey, we invite you to “Come and See” (John 1:39) as we all strive to be living icons of the face of God.

Rev. Fr. Gregory J. Abdalah, DMin

Pastoral Staff

Pastor

Rev. Fr. Gregory J. Abdalah, DMin

Choir Director

Andrew Hazerjian

Contact the pastoral staff

Church Services

Divine Liturgy 

9:30 a.m.

Confessions 

By appointment

Matins 

No Matins during summer

Church Office

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bulletin Deadline

Wednesdays: 2:00 p.m.

Contact the church office

Regarding Confessions

While it is not necessary to make a confession before Communion every Sunday (unless a serious sin has been committed), all Orthodox Christians are asked to reflect upon their spiritual lives constantly and to make confession periodically (typically every three to four months).

Confessions are heard during Matins, as time permits, after Liturgy, or by appointment. Please await your turn by sitting in the fourth pew on the left side of the Church, while reciting the pre-communion prayers, which can be found in the red service book on pages 204-208.

A Note to our Visitors

We are glad to have you worshipping with us today.  We hope you will sign our guest register and will introduce yourself to Fr. Greg after the service.  Please also join us for coffee following Liturgy.

Since we understand Communion to be a sign of our unity of faith, only Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting and periodic confession are permitted to participate in Holy Communion.  All present, however, are welcome to partake of the blessed bread, which is distributed at the end of the service.