Christ is in our Midst!
Welcome to St. Mary Orthodox 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. The most apparent reflection of this is in the remarkable variety of people who have chosen to make our parish their home.
Upcoming Services and Events
Friday, March 31
7 pmAkathist
Saturday, April 1
2:30 pmChanter Rehearsal
5 pmGreat Vespers
Sunday, April 2
8:45 amOrthros
10 amDivine Liturgy
12 pmChoir Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 5
6:30 pmPresanctified Liturgy
Latest Sermons
Rise Up and Walk
March 12, 2023 - by Andrea Popa
Each of us today and during this season of Lent is entering this place of worship, entering Christ’s home - either through the front door or breaking through the roof to gain access. And as we draw near, whether of our own accord or carried along by others, Christ sees us for all we are – our paralysis to act, our physical, spiritual and emotional limitations. In the humility of that 'aha' interaction, he opens our eyes to know that we are already children of God. Read more »
Follow Me ... Come and See
March 05, 2023 - by Dr. Teva Regule, M.Div., Ph. D.
This Gospel passage is read for us on the first Sunday of Lent as it speaks to our Christian journey - our walk with Christ. It is an invitation for us to follow Christ and begin our own pilgrimage to the Kingdom. To become more God-like is the telos or purpose of our journey. Read more »
On Forgiveness Sunday
February 26, 2023 - by Dn. Jeff Smith
Discipline and asceticism can help us master the flesh, and fasting fits the mind for devotion and sets an example for simplicity. So, Jesus counsels measured asceticism. Fasting can be secret and joyful – just like giving for charity. As a violinist is disciplined by the rapture of music, so too can we be disciplined in gladness for Christ and love for God. So Christian discipline is positive and radiant, lowly in spirit and full of joy. Read more »
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Special News & Announcements
Holy Week Community Events
Join us for some great community and social events happening during Holy Week this year! Read more »
His Eminence Metropolitan Saba Elected Metropolitan of North America
His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch and the Holy Synod of Antioch elected His Eminence Metropolitan Saba to lead the Archdiocese during its extraordinary session on Feb. 23, 2023 in Balamand, Lebanon. Read more »
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