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Welcome to St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church in Central Square, Cambridge, MA! We are a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. Hopefully, you will leave here with a glimpse of our unique and beautiful congregation. Perhaps you will even accept our heartfelt invitation to visit us if you are ever in the Boston area. The community of St. Mary's is ethnically diverse, warm, hospitable, and deeply spiritual.

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Diocese Update - August 2026

There are a lot of great events happening across our Diocese during the Month of August! Join us! Read more »
 

 

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2026 Patronal Feast Day Celebration

The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos is our patronal feast day here at St. Mary’s. Join us in celebration on Saturday, August 15 for Orthros, Lamentations, Divine Liturgy, and a community luncheon! Read more »
 

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Latest Sermons

You Are the Temple of the Lord

August 02, 2026 - by Subdeacon JD Swartz
If we close the door of our heart to another, we break the communion of creation, we perpetuate the fallen world, and we live contrary to the prayer that Christ taught us, 'Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven.' This prayer is a call to action, it is a demand that we who name ourselves Christians, we who are meant to have built temples of gold, silver, and precious stones within us, we must open the doors of those sanctuaries and share the wealth which we have gained, and serve as another entry point for the bountiful Kingdom of God to pour out into the world; we enter His Kingdom on the Day of Judgment by enacting His kingdom on earth now. Read more »
 

The Legion of Other Selves

July 26, 2026 - by Fr. Antony Hughes
In the same way we are called to provide spiritual food for the least of the brethren within us. To open our eyes to them, listen to their voices, to understand them and their hunger for transformation, love, and compassion. In us is a multitude of the needy, the frightened, the lonely, and despairing. Read more »
 

Internal Family Systems: An Orthodox Interpretation

July 19, 2026 - by Dn. Jeff Smith
We often think about commandments as restrictions, but the saints hear them as pathways to freedom. Each commandment shines a light. Every act of forgiveness removes another covering from the lamp. Every movement toward humility cleans another window through which grace may shine. Every prayer opens another chamber of our hearts to the presence of Christ. Read more »
 

 

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Upcoming Services and Events

Sunday, August 9
8:45 amOrthros
10 amDivine Liturgy
11:30 amFellowship Hour
Wednesday, August 12
7 pmParaklesis
Saturday, August 15
8:45 amFestal Orthros with Lamentations
10:15 amDivine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Theotokos
12 pmCommunity Luncheon and Celebration
Sunday, August 16
8:45 amOrthros
10 amDivine Liturgy
11:30 amFellowship Hour
Saturday, August 22
9 am Neighbor Outreach Cooking
Sunday, August 23
8:45 amOrthros
10 amDivine Liturgy

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Spiritual Teachings from Metropolitan Saba

 

Metropolitan Saba

"​Therefore, cleave to reading spiritual writings. It will lead you to that wonderful change which took place in so many saints. Through these works we receive great and holy enlightenment… So let our eyes be enlightened by the light of the word of God, for Sacred Scripture enlightens more brightly than the sun those who read with love and who keep the commandments of God." +Archbishop Platon of Kostroma

In our Antiochian Orthodox tradition both past and present, we are blessed with a multitude of outstanding godly writers who exhort, encourage, and edify the faithful. We present a sampling of spiritual reflections here, and pray that these will inspire you as you continue your spiritual journey in the Holy Orthodox Christian Faith.

 

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