With the grace of our Lord and through the work of the Holy Spirit, our church has been growing in holiness and numbers. Οn July 1, 2018, we welcomed to our holy Orthodox Church a new couple, Michel & Jennifer who were anointed and chrismated after spending many hours of catechumen teachings and examination. Welcome […]
Fr. Damaskinos Honored Individuals from the Southern California Orthodox Community.
On May 26th, 2018 The Very Rev Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Damaskinos Alazrai, after a formal invitation, attended two Graduation events for two of our Orthodox Youth in Southern California. The First, Zeyna Madanat (in Rancho Cucamonga) , an active member of the youth group in Southern California, and one of the directors of […]
A New Soul Joins the Orthodox Faith
The Church in Southern California is growing! Saturday morning was a cool cloudy morning in LaVerne, CA, but many hearts were warmed by the glory of God and the joy of the growing Orthodox faith. Fr. Damaskinos Alazrai, Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, and Fr. John A. Peck, rector of All Saints of North America […]
2018 Mother’s Day Celebration with Superstar Omar Al-Abdallat
There were more than 500 people especially from Jordan and Palestine to celebrate Mother’s Day to help the Albishara Orthodox Church to raise money for the rebuilding of the church which is plan to start next month. Click on each picture to see the full sized image. * For more Pictures plz contact Mr. Antar Antar […]
Historic Visit of Archbishop Demetrios to the Vicariate
On Friday May 11, His Eminence Demetrios, Geron of America, arrived in California for his historic visit to the Vicariate for Palestinian/Jordanian Orthodox Christian Communities in the US. Over the busy weekend, he met with Vicariate clergy, visited three Vicariate parishes, and culminated his visit with the Door Opening ceremony and hierarchical liturgy at St. […]
Program of the Historic Visit Of His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios, Geron Of America
To The Vicariate For Palestinian/Jordanian Christian Orthodox Communities In America – Friday, May 11th, Saturday, May 12th & Sunday May 13th, 2018 The Vicariate For Palestinian/Jordanian Christian Orthodox Communities in America Cordially invites you to participate in all aspects of the visit of His Eminence Our Beloved Archbishop Demetrios, Geron Of America Friday, May 11th, […]
Fr. James Matta Awarded the “Gold Medal” of the Vicariate
The Very Reverend Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Dr. Damaskinos Alazrai, honored Reverend Fr. James Matta by presenting him the “Gold Medal” of the Vicariate for his 20 years of hard missionary work at the Vicariate Mission in Santa Maria, CA and for all his virtues along with his Presbytera to the Christian Orthodox community […]
Paschal Services 2018!
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, the V. Rev. Father Damaskinos Alazrai celebrated the Paschal Services 2018 at the Albishara Orthodox Church of San Bernardino, CA.
The Epitaphios Service 2018
During Holy Week 2018, Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, the V. Rev. Father Damaskinos Alazrai celebrated the Epitaphios Service 2018 at the Albishara Orthodox Church of San Bernardino, CA.
Palm Sunday Services 2018
Palm Sunday 2018 at the Albishara Orthodox Church in San Bernardino, California. The festal liturgy included a grand festal procession in the Orthodox manner to celebrate the Lord Jesus Christ’s triumphal entrance in to Jerusalem. Archimandrite Damaskinos was the celebrant for this glorious event.