Saints Feasts and Readings for Thursday, March 05, 2026
(2nd Thursday of Lent)
Old testament Readings
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The first Christian communities began in the lands near the Mediterranean Sea, over 2,000 years ago. In these Eastern cities, the fundamentals of our Faith were proclaimed at the Seven Ecumenical Councils. The Greek Orthodox Church embodies and expresses the rich spiritual treasures of Eastern Christian beliefs. One definition of the word ‘Orthodox’ is “true praise.” To bless, praise, and glorify God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the fundamental purpose of the Church. All of her activities, even her doctrinal formulations, are directed toward this goal.
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Meditations • March 1, 2026
Experiencing Great Lent
During Great Lent we become spiritually introspective and examine our personal lives to avoid the pitfalls of sin and strive to cultivate the virtues that will bring us closer to God.
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Metropolis of San Francisco Young Adult Lenten Retreat 2026
Join Orthodox Young Adults from across the West Coast for a Lenten Retreat at Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center the weekend of March 27 – March 29, 2026.
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Metropolis of San Francisco Pacific Northwest GOYA Retreat 2026
The Metropolis Office of Youth and Young Adult invites all high school students from Washington, Oregon and Alaska to our Second Annual Retreat being held the weekend of April 24 – 26, 2026
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