May 17, 2026
Sunday of the Blind Man
Christ is Risen!
Online GivingWelcome!
Welcome to Saint Thomas the Apostle
Orthodox Christian Church!
We are a Christ-centered church who loves to have visitors, and you are welcome to visit or join us for a service anytime! All services are conducted in English. While our church was founded by immigrants from Slovakia, Poland and Western Ukraine, today we are comprised of peoples of all ethnic backgrounds, most of whom are American converts to the ancient Orthodox Christian faith.
If you have questions or would like to visit when there isn't a service, please use the email contact form on the bottom of this page to contact our priest, Reverend Fr. Seamus Murray
A Word From the Holy Fathers
"The Cross of the Lord is unpleasant and sorrowful to the ear, but it consists of joy and gladness. It is the originator not so much of suffering as much as of passionlessness. For Jews the Cross is temptation, for pagans it is madness, but for us believers it reminds us of our salvation."
Read the full context here...
- St. Chrysostom, Homily on the Holy Cross
Services & Announcements6:30pm Vesperal Liturgy - Ascension of the Lord
7:00pm Online Bible study at St. Thomas the Apostle Church: Israel and the World. Click Zoom Link
6:30pm Reader Vespers
Christ is Risen!
Read the Arch-Pastoral Letter from Metropolitan Gregory here...
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Bible study at St. Thomas the Apostle church: Israel and the World
This is an introduction to what living in Old Testament Israel was like. This series will be completely online so we can include people who cannot make it to church during the week. Please watch the Intro video (link below) before the first session.
The first session is Tuesday May 12 from 7:00p until roughly 8:15p. We will meet every Tuesday until we're done (roughly 9 weeks).
Intro video. Please watch before the start of the class. This will give a detailed overview of the series and what you can expect.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
St Thomas Parishioner Undergraduate/Vocational Scholarship
St Thomas Parish has instituted a Scholarship for dedicated youth and young adults and provides some financial support. To learn more, please view the scholarship information flyer located here. For any quesitons, please contact Nick Samouris or Fr. Seamus.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- St Thomas welcomes Reverend Father Seamus Murray
In January of 2025, Father Seamus Murray graduated with a degree in Theology from Christ the Saviour Seminary and was ordained to the Diaconate on the same day. On April 6th, 2025, He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Metropolitan Gregory and now serves at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. We welcome him and his family as they embark on fulfilling God’s call on their lives.
- Become a Distinguished Diocesan Donor:
We would like to invite you to become a Distinguished Diocesan Donor. Help us to edify Christ by building up The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese ministries and apostolates through the Distinguished Diocesan Donors Program. We invite you to view the brochure.
For more information and to donate, please go to the Diocesan Donor website - Check this space for important information
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