Our Parish
St. Irene of Chrysovalantou Greek Orthodox Church is a parish of the Holy Metropolis of the Genuine Orthodox Christians of America, a missionary eparchy of the Church of the Genuine Orthodox Christians of Greece.
We are dedicated to witnessing the life in Christ (Matthew 24:14), preaching repentance and remission of sins (Luke 24:27), and holding the Sacred Traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church (2 Thessalonians 2:15).
Founded - 2014
Founded to uphold the authentic teachings and practices of the Orthodox faith. Since our founding, we have served as a beacon of faith, guiding genuine worshippers through prayer, education, and service.
Our Mission
Our mission is to glorify God, preserve the Orthodox faith, and nurture the spiritual lives of Orthodox Christians. We uphold the values of tradition, piety, and Orthodox spirituality in spirit of the Kolyvades and Zealot Fathers, believing that the Orthodox Faith is the Light for a world in darkness.
Our Community
We serve all who desire to walk uprightly according to the truth of the Gospel, regardless of background or heritage. Rooted in the spirit and heritage of ancient Christianity, our parish community embraces all lovers of the Truth, inviting them into a fellowship committed to repentance and steadfast faith in Christ.
Our parish offers a sanctuary for those seeking truth and spiritual renewal in a world characterized by spiritual delusion. By preserving the Church's sacred traditions, cultivating spiritual sobriety, and fostering a life rooted in Christ, our clergy strive to guide the faithful to live with clarity, moral strength, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ the Savior of mankind.
What to expect
Orthodox services are liturgical, long, and formal. They are conducted by the clergy and chanters according to the rules established by the Apostles
and Saints.
You will find the atmosphere prayerful and peaceful, with no pressure to "participate" other than to attend quietly and pray. If you can't follow everything or understand everything, don't worry: neither do we. It's bigger than any of us. Just soak it up.
Services are conducted in both Greek and English, with a little Romanian and Church Slavonic thrown in occasionally for good measure.
Men stand on the right side of the Church and women on the left.
Clothing is to be modest and dignified.
Men are expected to wear long sleeves and long pants.
Women wear long sleeves and skirts below the
knee (no cross-dressing, i.e., trousers!), and they cover their heads with a scarf.
