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Holy Apostles Orthodox Church is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America.  Begun as the missionary outreach of the Russian Orthodox Church to America, we were granted autocephaly (independence) in 1970.  We preserve, pass on, and persevere in two thousand years of theology, doctrine, worship, and ethical morality which flow seamlessly from the fullness of the apostolic witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  We are in communion with the larger body of canonical Orthodox Churches throughout the world including the Russian, Greek, Jerusalem, Antiochian, Romanian, Georgian and other national churches.  We join them in being worshipping communities, striving together to be in synergy with the image and likeness of Christ in word, deed, thought and loving service to others (lex orandi lex credendi).

While our community consists of many people from parts of the world that are traditionally Orthodox, more than half of our parishioners are Americans who have turned to Orthodoxy from another faith tradition (or no tradition at all).  We preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ unto salvation for all who have ears to hear, and we encourage you to visit and worship with us. palm

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Our unity in faith, doctrine and theology is maintained by the diversity of our parish community.  Not only will you find nations from across the globe represented in our membership, but you will also find young families and large families; senior citizens and students, professionals and blue collar workers, single adults and lots of children.  We hope that you will take the time to visit  and introduce yourself to us.
 
If you have any questions for us or about Orthodox Christianity, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 926-8744 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 


Last Updated ( Friday, 09 January 2009 )
 
The Life of Our Community
  

OUR NEW PANTOCRATOR

Pantocrator 

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Fr. Danial Byantoro will be in Columbia September 29th and 30th to talk about Christianity & Islam in Indonesia.

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Fr. Daniel Byantoro Flyer



 Pilgrimage To Great Britain - Fr. Thomas and Matushka Kyra

 

A pictorial journey with Fr. Thomas and Matushka Kyra as they tour Great Britain.

Castle

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 Dormition Of The Theotokos

Dormition of the Theotokos

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Pictures of our latest Summer Activity

 

The Diocese of the South 2009 Assembly (Atlanta, GA)

DOS Assembly 2009

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Eugenia Senn and Alexis Torrence Wedding Betrothal
Eugenia and Alexis Betrothal  

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Garage Sale at Holy Apostles
Garage Sale 2009  

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Frances and Mark's Wedding Blessing

Frances and Mark's Wedding Blessing

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Our Beloved Archbishop DMITRI retires.

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HAOC Pascha 2009 picnic

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church Pascha Picnic

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Memory Eternal:
April 2, 2009 - After a courageous two year battle with cancer, Leonard Steere fell asleep in the Lord.  Lenny literally poured blood and sweat into the building or our church. was a good friend and is sorely missed.  May his memory be eternal...

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Fr. Peter Robichau

Ordination:  Fr. Peter Robichau

March 25, 2009 - Fr. Peter Robichau is ordained to the Priesthood at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, NY.

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In Memoriam:  Great Schema Archimandrite Damian

March 7, 2009 -Great Schema Archimandrite Damian, aged 77, reposed in the Lord on March 7, 2009, at St. Silouan the Athonite Russian Orthodox Monastery, Ben Lomond, CA, after a courageous struggle with cancer.  Pictures include the Pannikhida served at St.Mary of Egypt Russian Orthodox Church, Roswell, GA, and interment at Holy Resurrection Cemetery, Monastery of the Glorious Resaca, GA.

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Sunday of Orthodoxy  
Sunday of Orthodoxy

March 7, 2009 - The Orthodox faithful celebrate Sunday of Orthodoxy at St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Russian Orthodox Church, Cayce, SC.

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DOS Pastoral Conference

DOS Pastoral Conference 2009

February 10, 2009- Fr. Thomas, as well as other clergy from the Diocese of the South, attend the DOS Pastoral Conference hosted by St. Justin Martyr Church, Jacksonville, FL. 

Full story as well as presentations can be accessed on the DOS website here. [opens in new browser]

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Zaccheus Sunday
Zaccheus Gordon - Baptism

February 1, 2009 - Zaccheus Gordon was baptised on Zaccheus Sunday!
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March for Life

March for Life 2009

January 17, 2009 - The Faithful from Holy Apostles Orthodox Church participate in the South Carolina March for Life.
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Theophany

Theophany 2009

January 9, 2009 - Holy Apostles Orthodox Church celebrates Theophany.
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Bishop Jonah of Fort Worth Elected Metropolitan of All America and Canada

On Wednesday, November 12, 2008, His Grace, Bishop Jonah of Fort Worth was elected Archbishop of Washington and New York and Metropolitan of All America and Canada.

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Click here for more pics of the OCA 15th All-American Council. [opens in new browser]
(Pictures courtesy of Fr. Thomas Moore)

Metropolitan Jonah

 



  
Elevation of Bishop Jonah

On October 31, 2008, Fr. Thomas, along with other priests from the DOS, traveled to Dallas, TX to attend the Consecration of Bishop-Elect Jonah.

  • Vespers of Installation of Abbot Jonah - clickfor pictures [opens in new browser] 
  • Elevation of Bishop Jonah - click for pictures [opens in new browser]

 

Bishop Jonah

 



Matthew Gallatin at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church

On October 17, 2008, Matthew Gallatin spoke at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church.

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Fr.John-Fr.Thomas-Matthew Gallatin 



Fall 2008 Camping - PICTURES!

Click the album links below to view pictures of the Fall 2008 Camping Trip! [opens in new browser)

Fall 2008 Camping

 



Michael (Corry) Shepherd's Promotion/Re-enlistment 

Promotion    On August 1, 2008, Michael (Corry) Shepherd {front right} was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army.  In addition to his promotion, Michael re-enlisted and currently has 13 years of military service. 

Sharing in his celebration was his wife Emilia (Crystal) {front left} who also is in the Army and holds the rank of 1st Lieutenant.  Also in attendance were some members of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, Michael's co-workers and Commanding Officer from Ft. Jackson.  Click the link below to view photo album of the event.

MSG Corry Shepherd Promotion/Re-enlistment 2008  [opens in new browser]




Deacon Peter's Mission Trip to South Africa

Dn. Peter    Deacon Peter recently returned from an OCMC missions trip to South Africa.  Please read Dn. Peter's thank you letter and view his photo album from his trip. ( Click on links below)

Thank You Letter [.pdf format]

OCMC South Africa Photo Album [opens in new browser]

OCMC  Click icon for more information about the Orthodox Christian Mission Center.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 September 2009 )
 
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