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As posted originally on OrthodoxPortland:
“On Tuesday, May 28th Tom’s Restaurant (3871 SE Division St) will be hosting a 
fundraising event to support St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Monastery in Goldendale, WA. All proceeds from the day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will go to support the sisters’ effort to begin construction of the Monastery Church (Katholikon) which will replace their small chapel.
Thank you for participating in our church building fundraiser!” download the flier
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The Parish of St Michael the Archangel/СРПСКА ПРАВОСЛАВНА ЦРКВА СВ. АРХАНГЕЛ МИХАИЛО - ВАНКУВЕР (FB) in Burnaby, BC., presents: СРПСКИ ДАНИ 2013 1-2. ЈУНА
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Saint Katherine’s Mission in Kirkland Washington is holding a Gala Fundraiser. Buy your tickets and support the Mission! Editor
Christ is Risen! Feast of the Life Giving Spring, A Joyous Bright Week to All!
As Posted first by OrthodoxPortland;
Join us for a wonderful summer tradition: the Pan-Orthodox Vacation Church School at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland. Kids ages K-8 are invited to join us for a week of fun, art, music and fellowship. Each day the kids participate in lessons with Father, music, art and activities. We end the week with a wonderful play-time at the park. Join us for a week of fun.
High school students are welcome as chaperones. And parents, we need your time too. Email dinagkhoury@hotmail.com if you would like to volunteer. JOIN US!
Monday, June 24th – check in at 9:30 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Wishing all a Joyous Brightweek 2013! Christ is Risen!
Pascha Baskets at St Silouan’s 2012. Which one is mine? Thank you to Elizabeth Reese for sharing.
Χριστός Ανέστη! Αληθώς Ανέστη!
Христос Воскресе! Воистину Воскресе!
Hristos a înviat! Adevărat a înviat!
Christus Resurrexit! Vere Resurrexit!
Քրիստոս յառեաւ ի մեռելոց! Օրհնեալ է յառութիւնն Քրիստոսի!
Cristo ha Resucitado! En verdad esta Resucitado!
!المسيح قام! حقا قام !
ქრისტე აღსდგა! ჭეშმარიტად აღსდგა!
Le Christ est Ressuscite! En verite il est Ressuscite!
Kristus är uppstånden! Sannerligen uppstånden!
“Forestalling the dawn, the women came with Mary, and found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre, and heard from the angel: why seek ye among the dead, as though He were a mortal, Him Who liveth in everlasting light? Behold the grave-clothes. Go quickly and proclaim to the world that the Lord is risen and hath slain death. For He is the Son of God Who saveth mankind.” Hypakoe Eighth Tone Paschal Hours
If anyone can send me Christ is Risen in formal Church Ethiopian and Coptic I would appreciate it and add it. I have looked but have only found transliterations. (editorOrthodoxNorthwest@gmail.com)
A Joyous Lent to All!
The Classical Learning Resource Center (FB) has open enrollment for fall 2013.
“Classical Greek and Latin:
Once again, we’ve expanded our Classical Greek and Latin program with more Latin 4 Kids classes and more advanced classes for middle school, high school, and adults. We now teach Latin classes for students as young as 6 years old all the way up to a second year college level. CLRC Greek classes are now available for students as young as 12 years old and continue to a second year college level. We also offer tutoring in both Greek and Latin and a wide variety of study aids and suggestions for all those who wish to acquire proficiency in these wonderful languages and to gain access to the beautiful literature they have been used to write.
Literature and Composition:
CLRC also offers three full-year Literature and Composition courses with a teacher who is exceptionally talented in online instruction. I’ve been overwhelmed this year by expressions of thanks and appreciation for Miss Kiernan’s Schroeder’s ability to teach and inspire her students. You’ll find more information about her Introduction to Literature and Composition, British Literature, and American Literature classes on the CLRC site.
Socrates, Homer, Byzantine Chant, Song Writing …
We’ve got more great course offerings in the works. You’ll receive details on those soon!”
We also offer summer tutoring in Classical Greek and Latin. If you’ve never taken Greek or Resource Center website here: http://clrchomeschool.com/
Please forward to anyone else that might be interested in CLRC classes!”
Of all holy works, the education of children is the most holy.
- St. Theophan the Recluse
Additionally CLRC Greek and Latin instructor, Anne Van Fossen, was interviewed on Ancient Faith Radio. To hear her interview click here.
St Demetrios Project Mexico Mission Trip – June 25 to July 1, 2013 ( This trip is open to members of other parishes!-editor)
Northwest Orthodox Iconographer Deacon Matthew Garrett based in Boise, Idaho will be teaching an Iconography Workshop at Maryhill Museum of Art. (Mr Garrett and other NW based Liturgical Artists/Suppliers are linked on the side of this site)
“Explore the rich history and elaborate religious symbolism associated with painted icons during this hands-on workshop with the Reverend Deacon Matthew Garrett, an accomplished icon painter. The Deesis: St. John the Baptistis the prototype for the icon that participants will paint from start to finish during the workshop. Cost: $400.00 members / $425 non-members. All supplies, lunch and snacks are provided. Reserve with a $200 deposit by July 26. Call 509 773-3733 or email education@maryhillmuseum.org.” Museum Announcement Icon Workshop 2013 pdf
Save the Dates:
Monday July 22 2013 thru Friday July26 2013
What is Family camp?
Family camp is an Orthodox camp for the whole family. It is an opportunity to gather with other Orthodox Christians of the Northwest and pray, learn, play, and fellowship together. There are activities for everyone: for the kids of all ages, talks for the adults, and an opportunity to make new friends and renew old friendships for all: There are fun activities for children, teens, young adults, parents, and grandparents.
Where is family camp?
The Family camp is located near Eugene Oregon at a beautiful lakeside Kiwanis camp.
Why go to family camp?
The St. John the Wonderworker Family Camp offers the opportunity to retreat from the world and set aside time for prayer, fellowship, classes, and other ways of building the Faith for those who may not have the resources or time to travel to a monastery or other place of pilgrimage. World-class speakers and teachers and helpers experienced with working with children contribute to a full experience of the Church in a beautiful wilderness setting. Every day we gather together to pray Matins, Vespers, and Compline and we always have a mid-week Divine Liturgy. We also have a special children’s Vespers, where the kids get a hands-on opportunity to participate in a service.
Family camp is also a fun place for children of all ages. Children, teens and adults will have age appropriate seminars, activities and crafts in an environment that will build their understanding of the Orthodox faith.
Save the Dates July 22nd thru July 26th 2013
More details coming soon so stay tuned!
For registration information please contact: SJFC Save the Date
St John Family Camp Registrar at stjohnfamilycamp@hotmail.com
Cesar Hadrian listening to the Charges against the Christians Family Camp From the Production of St Eustathios Placidas. All the sets were painted by the performers. 2010 All Rights Reserved
As posted first on OrthodoxPortland:
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church‘s director of music, Rdr. Tracey (John) Edson, is exploring the founding of a new chorus. The purpose of this choir is to collect skilled singers to present, twice a year, a major work of Orthodox liturgical music. The commitment would be limited to preparation for these two events, so would not be continuous.
If you would like to learn more about this project and participate in an audition, contact Tracey at tryedson@aol.com or 593-421-0488.
The choir is being formed under the leadership of St. Nicholas’ rector, Archpriest George A. Gray, and it’s parish council.
Just a page Break to let you know that below this post are old posts all things above are upcoming events. Please spread the word to your friends about Orthodox Northwest, and if you learn of an event here and attend, let them know you seen it on OrthodoxNorthwest. Thank you for your support!
Sunset silhoutte of St Spiridon Cathedral in Seattle posted Oct 5th on their Facebook Page. Many Thanks to John Michael and the Parish of St Spiridon for permission to use on OrthodoxNorthwest. (All rights reserved)
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The Parish of St Michael the Archangel/СРПСКА ПРАВОСЛАВНА ЦРКВА СВ. АРХАНГЕЛ МИХАИЛО - ВАНКУВЕР (FB) in Burnaby, BC., presents:
ЦШО Свети Архангел Михаило организује Пролећни Пикник
19. мај са почетком у 11:30 ч. 7837 Canada Way Роштиљ и печење Прање кола Бувљак Приложите вишак ствари за бувљак – сав приход је намењен нашој ЦШО
CSO Saint Archangel Michael invites you to Spring Picnic
May 19 at 11:30 AM 7837 Canada Way BBQ Car Wash Yard Sale Bring your unwanted items for yard sale – all proceedings go towards our Church Fund.
Քրիստոս յառեաւ ի մեռելոց! Օրհնեալ է յառութիւնն Քրիստոսի!
Saint Kevork Armenian Apostolic Church in Clackamas, Oregon Presents:
St. Kevork Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser
May 18 & 19, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
St. Kevork Armenian Apostolic Church will hold its first annual garage sale at the church grounds to raise much needed funds toward covering the cost of our sanctuary’s mortgage.
Please consider donating items in good condition to St. Kevork’s Garage Sale!
We will accept small furniture, kitchenware, new or barely used clothing, toys, athletic items, souvenirs, electronics in working condition, CDs & DVDs, etc.
PLEASE CONTACT
Gayane Mazmanian to donate your items or for further details.
Χριστός Ανέστη!
Camp Agape (FB)Benefit Lunch at Nikos Gyros – Sunday, May 19th
On Sunday May 19th from 11 am to 4 pm Nikos Gyros will donate 100% of all proceeds, including tips, to Camp Agape NW. Please come by for lunch after church and support Camp Agape NW! The address is 2231 32nd Ave West in Seattle. Click HERE for more information. For those who don’t know Camp Agape here is the introductory statement from the website: ”Welcome to Philoptochos Camp Agape NW, a cost-free week-long camp for kids with cancer and their families, located near Gig Harbor, Washington. Camp Agape NW gives Children with cancer a chance to feel normal, Siblings a chance to feel special, and Parents a time to be together”
PS How is the food at Nikos? ”Its da best!” Here are two reviews:
Strangers in Seattle Blog Review
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UW Speaker at St. Demetrios - Sunday, May 19th
Please join us at St. Demetrios on Sunday, May 19th at 2 p.m. as Devin E Naar, from the Department of History & Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington presents…
From Apostle Paul to Modern Times
Jewish presence in Thessaloniki, Greece’s “Second City,” dates back more than two millennia. The grandson of a Thessalonikian, Professor Devin Naar of the University of Washington will present the rise and fall of the Jewish community of Thessaloniki from antiquity, through Byzantium, to the Ottoman era, and the Holocaust, focusing especially on Modern Greece. In his presentation, Naar will pay special attention the to key question of identity: what does it mean to be both Jewish and Greek?
Χριστός Ανέστη! XB! Feast of the Life Giving Spring A Joyous Bright Week to All!
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption in Seattle will host Fr Alexander of the Детский хоспис / Children’s Hospice in Russia. His Emminence Bishop Benjamin of the OCA Diocese of the West will give the introduction. Please help spread the word! Flyer_-_Fr._Alexander. For those who cannot attend but would like to help; please make your checks out to Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption with Childrens Hospice clearly marked on the memo line. Thank you to the Parish and Fr Dean for hosting this presentation and all their generous assistance. Please make your checks out early so they can get the funds to Fr Alexander. Information and how you can help is on the Hospice website, it is in Russian but Google will translate with a touch of a button.
Христос Воскресе! A Joyous Brightweek to All!
Sponsored by the Ukrainian Association of Washington State:
The Ukrainian Studies Endowment Committee invites you to a talk by Prof. Serhy Yekelchyk of Victoria University titled:
MEMORY WARS ON THE SILVER SCREEN: UKRAINE AND RUSSIA LOOK BACK AT THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Time: May 16, 2013, 6-7:30 PM
Place: UW Allen Library Auditorium
This event is free and open to the public.
Co-sponsors: Dept. of Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Ellison Center for Russian, East European & Central Asian Studies, and the Ukrainian Association of Washington State
Dr. Serhy Yekelchyk is Associate Professor of Slavic Studies and History at the University of Victoria. He holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Alberta and has published extensively on the development of a modern Ukrainian national identity in the Russian Empire, Stalinist culture, and the politics of memory in Soviet and post-Soviet Ukraine. His books include Stalin’s Empire of Memory: Russian-Ukrainian Relations in the Soviet Historical Imagination (2004), Ukraine: Birth of a Modern Nation (2007), and The World of Ukrainian Patriots in the Second Half of the Nineteenth Century (2010, in Ukrainian). He also co-edited a collection on Europe’s Last Frontier & Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine between the EU and Russia (2008).
(Please note this is not a political or cultural endorsement of Ukrainian vs Russian politics. It is merely an event that some Orthodox might be interested in. We can disagree about politics, and policies and yet remain Orthodox Christians – Editor)
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All Saints Camp ( Gig Harbor, WA) 2013-Registration Deadline is May 15th!
High School Camp for teens in grades 10 to 12: July 7 through 13, 2013
Advanced Camp for youth grades 6-9: July 14 through 20, 2013
Elementary Camp for children grades 3-5: July 7-13 2013
Click Here for Camper Registration forms
Click Here for Staff, Counselor & Volunteer Applications
Glory to Thy Long Suffering O Lord!
Glory to thy Long Suffering O Lord! (Crucifixion, 1209, fresco, Studenica Monastery, Serbia.)
Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross. He who is King of the angels is arrayed in a crown
of thorns. He who wraps the heaven in clouds is wrapped in purple of mockery. He who in Jordan set Adam free receives
blows upon His face. The Bridegroom of the Church is transfixed with nails. The Son of the Virgin is pierced with a spear.
We venerate Thy Passion, O Christ. We venerate Thy Passion, O Christ. We venerate Thy Passion, O Christ. Show us also
Thy glorious Resurrection. Good Friday Matins (Reading of the 12 Gospels)
OrthodoxNorthwest will not be updated in honor of Our Lords Paschal Mystery till Sunday Evening. Wishing all a Joyous Resurrection and Pascha!
Behold the Bridegroom cometh in the Middle of the Night! A Good Resurrection to all!
As seen first on OrthodoxPortland:
Travel with us around the world. Join us for a one-of-a-kind journey in support of Agia Sophia Academy.
When: Saturaday, May 11, 2013
Where: Multnomah Athletic Club,1849 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR
Reservation & ticket information at www.asagala.org
Behold the Bridegroom comes in the middle of the night: Eve of the Monday of Holy Week; Wishing a Good Resurrection to all!
The Ukrainian American Club of Washington is sponsoring: 
A Joyous Lent to All
Saint Kevork Armenian Apostolic Church in Clackamas, Oregon Presents:
“This year, St. Kevork Church will be commemorating the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with two events on April 24th and 28th. On Wednesday evening, April 24th at 6:30pm, we will be a Genocide observation consisting of be brief speeches and poems in Armenian, English, as well as a talk and discussion in English.
A memorial table will be placed outside of the church. If you can, please bring a flower to place there in memory of the victims.
This year we hope to bring non-Armenians to our observances. To make this possible, we are asking you—our community—to distribute leaflets wherever you think they may be effective. Downtown Portland and Vancouver, as well as public places in Clackamas and Beaverton, would seem appropriate. Leaflets will be available at the church, and at Anoush Deli in Portland and Vancouver. Click here for the flyer
On Sunday, April 28th, after the Holy Badarak service, the St. Kevork Armenian School and the members of our extended community will present a cultural program to commemorate the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.”
A Joyous Lent to All!
The Classical Learning Resource Center (FB) has a few spots open for it’s Summer Tour of England
We still have a few spots left! Follow in the footsteps of literary giants such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Wordsworth, the Bronte sisters and more! Join Miss Schroeder, 
along with a dedicated tour guide, for eight days of travel around England. The group will visit the Lake District and see Wordsworth’s daffodils, marvel at the moors around the Bronte sisters’ Yorkshire home, see Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon, and walk in the footsteps of Dickens through the streets of London. The tour will be complemented by a 10-week private course of readings and discussion to prepare for the trip. The course will be worth 1 high school English credit.
The registration deadline for this tour is April 25th so if you’re interested take a look today!”
Please forward to anyone else that might be interested in CLRC classes!”
Of all holy works, the education of children is the most holy.
- St. Theophan the Recluse
Additionally CLRC Greek and Latin instructor, Anne Van Fossen, was interviewed on Ancient Faith Radio. To hear her interview click here.
A Joyous Lent to All!
Archbishop Joseph Blessed the New Outdoor Cross at Prophet Elijah Mission in Ellensburg Washington on April 7th the 3rd Sunday of the Cross Lent 2013. The Cross is a gift from the former Serbian Mission in the Dalles, Oregon
Blessing of the Cross Prophet Elijah Mission, Ellensburg, WA ( Used with Permission all rights reserved)
We bow to Thy Cross O Lord and we praise Thy Holy Resurrection!
Blessing of the Cross Prophet Elijah Mission, Ellensburg, WA ( Used with Permission all rights reserved)
For lo, through the Cross has joy come into all the world.
New Construction at St Elijah Mission Ellensburg, Washington. (used with permission all rights reserved)
Ever blessing the Lord, let us praise His Resurrection. By enduring the Cross for us He destroyed death by death.
The Holy Cross on a beautiful Lenten Spring Day 2013 at the Prophet Elijah Mission Ellensburg, WA. (used with permission all rights reserved)
