Category Archives: Miscellaneous

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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 … Continue reading

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Christ is Risen! Χριστός Ανέστη! Hristos a înviat! Христос Воскресе! Քրիստոս յառեաւ ի մեռելոց! !المسيح قام! حقا قام ! ქრისტე აღსდგა! Christus Resurrexit! 2013


Wishing all a Joyous Brightweek 2013!  Christ is Risen!   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 … Continue reading

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Glory to thy Long Suffering O Lord! Holy Friday 2013 AD


Glory to Thy Long Suffering O Lord! 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 … Continue reading

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Agia Sophia Academy Presents its 9th Anniversary Gala on May 11, 2013 in Portland, Oregon


 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 … Continue reading

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Orthodox Easter: ‘Christ is risen!’ Published in the Wenatchee World April 5th, 2013


A Joyful Lent to All! “Orthodox Easter: ‘Christ is risen!’ By the Rev. Michael Shanbour, Contributing reader to the Wenatchee World ““Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!” … Continue reading

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“Young Penitent” Northwest Orthodox Rapper has Released a CD this Lent 2013 Check it Out!


Adoration of Blessed Cross 4th Week of Lent;  A Joyous Lent to All! “Young Penitent: Christian Rap Local Northwest Orthodox Christian rapper Young Penitent has just released a new album entitled “Christian Rap.”  “Young Penitent” is on youtube to view … Continue reading

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Lenten Interview (Repentance, Confession, Holy Communion) with Fr Seraphim on the Dove Daily Show Lent 2013


A Joyous Lent to All! Here is an interview on Focus Today on The Dove  a Protestant daily show in Oregon did March 26th, 2013 with Fr. Seraphim Cardoza, Priest at the church of St. Innocent’s in Rogue River, Oregon. “Fr. Seraphim Cardoza, … Continue reading

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Russian Tycoon Buys Rights to Observation Deck and Restaurant of Seattle’s Space Needle Plans Include Russian Orthodox Chapel


A Joyous Lent to All! Per Seattle Intelligencer:  ” Russian Tycoon and devout Orthodox believer Stanislav Strumilin has purchased the rights to the Seattle Space Needle Restaurant and Observation Deck.  His Lease will take effect in 5 years and his plan … Continue reading

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A Joyous Lent to All! Καλή Σαρακοστή! Annual Photo of Clean Monday Kite Flying! 2013


Καλή Σαρακοστή ! The lenten spring has come!    the light of repentance; Let us, brothers, cleanse ourselves from all evil,    crying out to the Giver of Light: Glory to Thee, O Lover of man… Let us begin the time … Continue reading

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Special Icon, Woodcarving and Embroidery Workshop to be held in Santa Barbara, CA May


is offering a special Combination class of Iconography, Iconic Woodcarving, and Embroidery.  This class is not a NW sponsored event but there are a number of talented Artisans here who might be interested in attending this unique opportunity.  General 2013 … Continue reading

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“Our Life in Christ and in America” A New Podcast by Bill Hinkle (Former WA State Minority Whip)


The Orthodox Christian Network Presents: “Our Life in Christ and in America” is a bi-monthly now a weekly program hosted by Bill Hinkle (Antiochian Archdiocese), former Minority Whip of the Washington State House of Representatives. The program seeks to examine our modern-day social … Continue reading

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Help Build Homes with the St Demetrios Project Mexico Mission Trip – June 25 to July 1, 2013


St Demetrios Project Mexico Mission Trip – June 25 to July 1, 2013 ( This trip is open to members of other parishes!-editor) “Project Mexico (FB) is celebrating 25 years of building homes for needy families!  To celebrate, Project Mexico has … Continue reading

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Seeking Local Artists, Crafters & Vendors for Glendi Greek Festival at St John the Baptist in Beaverton, Oregon July 19-21, 2013


Shamelessly Stolen from our friends at OrthodoxPortland: Have you been looking for a place to show and sell your work? This year St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Beaverton is celebrating its 15th year with the biggest and greatest Glendi Greek Festival (FB) ever … Continue reading

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New Orthodox Chorus Looking for Singers in Portland Oregon, 2013


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 … Continue reading

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Sunday Snapshot: Just for Fun, Crosscountry Skiing Deacon in Cassock After Early Morning Liturgy


Todays Sunday Snapshot is a repost from Dec 11th, 2010.  It is a fun photo and many of the new readers have probably never seen it. Dec 6, 2008 walking home after a night shift what did I encounter but … Continue reading

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Tutor Needed! Agia Sophia Academy in Beaverton, Oregon Has an Opening for an Licensed Teacher, Starting March 2013


 Tutor Needed! Agia Sophia Academy (Oregon’s only Orthodox Christian Elementary School) is looking for a licensed teacher with a reading endorsement to provide Title I tutoring (math and reading) a couple hours a week starting March 1st. Are you a licensed teacher or … Continue reading

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Sunday Snapshot: An Ethiopian Christmas 2013


Todays Sunday Snapshot is from Saint Gebriel Ethiopian Church (FB)  in Seattle, Washington.  It is an excerpt of their Nativity/Christmas Celebration Jan 7th, 2013.  Enjoy!

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The Greek American Historical Museum of Washington State is Sponsoring an Essay Competition Submissions due by March 1st, 2013


AfterFeast of Theophany   PURPOSE:  The Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State is sponsoring a competition that will provide a means by which stories of the Greek and Greek-American experience in Washington State will be documented.  A number of young … Continue reading

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Please Donate to the Hogar Rafael Orphanage in Guatemala this Week Via Priest Gregory Going Down There!


AfterFeast of the Theophany The Hogar is an Orphanage located in Guatemala run by Nuns in the Antiochan Orthodox Church.  I have uploaded 2 videos to give readers an idea about who they are.  The first video is part one … Continue reading

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Agia Sophia Academy in Beaverton, Oregon Invites you to an Open House Jan 31st, 2013


AfterFeast of Theophany  Agia Sophia Academy presents: “Please join us and invite your friends and family to Agia Sophia Academy’s Open House on January 31st, 2013 from 5-7pm.  ASA’s mission is to educate the whole child by providing a rich academic … Continue reading

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