About Us
Greek Orthodox Christians have lived in Downey since the 1950s and attended other Greek Orthodox Churches in the area. In 1982 it was determined that enough families expressed an interest in establishing a Greek Orthodox Church in Downey. The parish first worshiped in spaces rented from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church several blocks north of the Church’s present location on Downey Avenue. In 1995 the...
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Iconography
In the long history of the Orthodox Church, a defined style of Church architecture has developed. This style is characterized by the attempt to reveal the fundamental experience of Orthodox Christianity: God is with us. The fact that Christ the Emmanuel (which translated means: God with us”) has come, determines the form of the Orthodox church building. Orthodox Church architecture reveals that God is...
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Greek Festival
Join us June 2 and 3 for our annual Greek Festival on our church grounds! We’ll have live Greek music performed by Synthesi, authentic dancing and the best Greek food! We are currently in the planning stages and will be posting new information shortly, so be sure to check back soon for more details. Follow us on Twitter to receive special deals during the festival! 2 for 1 Drinks, Food, & much more!...
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Services/Sacramental Information
Letter in Good Standing 40-Day Blessings After Birth of a Child Baptism Weddings Funerals Memorial Services
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Stewardship
Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. Being a good steward is to promote our own spiritual growth, to strengthen our faith and living our life in the Love of Christ. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty and trust and act on those beliefs. Thank you for you donation to...
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Most Recent Articles
Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
Do you enjoy sipping a nice, hot cup of coffee? Do you love socializing with friends and indulging in sweet things? If so, then please consider hosting a coffee hour. This is a great way to participate with the community and be a part of an important ministry.
Additional information as to what this entails can be obtained by contacting our parishioner services chairperson Sasha Vithoulkas.
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Parking Around Fame Market
Fame Market (formerly the Hi-Ho Market) opened for business on Friday, May 4.
Over the past couple of years we have become used to parking in front of the Church. According to their lease with us, they have been allowed 7 parking spaces including a handicap parking space in front of the Market. You may notice that the spaces are newly painted.
We ask your cooperation in NOT parking in front of the hall as those are allocated to our tenant. The four handicap spaces at the end of the hall may be used by us, as they belong to us.
Read MorePhiloptochos Mother’s Day Luncheon
The Greek Ladies” Philoptochos will sponsor a Mother`s Day Luncheon on Sunday, May 13, 2012 following Church Services.
Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for children
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Our Greek Village – June 23-30 has been announced as the dates for the 3rd Annual Greek Immersion Summer Camp – a creative and educational cultural and language immersion program for youth ages 7-14.
We invite you to participate in this incredible summer camp experience, “The Greek Village” offered by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco which will take place at St. Nicholas Ranch, Dunlap, CA. This program will provide campers the unique opportunity to experience the Greek Village life right here in California!
Staff positions as counselors, chaperones, lifeguards are available. Information can be obtained by going to the website: www.ourgreekvillage.org
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Holy Week Services at St. George Downey
APRIL 7, SATURDAY OF LAZARUS
9:00 AM Orthros 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Palm Cross Making
APRIL 8, PALM SUNDAY
9:00 AM Orthros 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Palm Sunday Luncehon Following Liturgy
7:00 PM Service of the Bridegroom
APRIL 9, HOLY MONDAY
7:00 PM Service of the Bridegroom
APRIL 10, HOLY TUESDAY
7:00 PM Service of the Bridegroom
APRIL 11, HOLY WEDNESDAY
3:00 PM Service of Holy Unction
7:00 PM Service of the Bridegroom- Anointing with Holy Unction
APRIL 12, HOLY THURSDAY
7:00 AM Vesperal Liturgy commemorating the Last Supper
6:45 PM Service of the 12 Gospels- Passion and Crucifixion
APRIL 13, HOLY FRIDAY
8:30 AM to 2:00PM Decoration of the Epitaphios
2:00 PM Royal Hours
3:00 PM Vespers of the Descent from the Cross- Αποκαθήλωσις
7:00 PM Lamentations- Επιτάφιος Θρήνος
APRIL 14, HOLY SATURDAY
9:00 AM Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil- Μικρή Ανάστασις
Greek Festival Coming This June!
Join us June 2 and 3 for our annual Greek Festival on our church grounds! We’ll have live Greek music performed by Synthesi, authentic dancing and the best Greek food!
We are currently in the planning stages and will be posting new information shortly, so be sure to check back soon for more details.
Follow us on Twitter to receive special deals during the festival! 2 for 1 Drinks, Food, & much more! We’ll be tweeting, so make sure to follow us @DowneyGreekFestival!
Please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DowneyGreekFest for updated information as well.
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