Christ is in our Midst! He is and ever shall be!

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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Latest Sermons

How does one become a Christian?

March 03, 2024 - by Teva Regule
This parable is not just a story of three strangers. It is a story of us.  As the younger brother, the Church gives us the sacrament of confession to free us from our sins and get back on the path towards God. As the older brother, the Church gives us the sacrament of Unction to heal what ails us. The Church gives us the opportunity to forgive others every Sunday with the Exchange of Peace and, as we approach Great Lent, with the rite of forgiveness at Forgiveness Vespers.  Read more »
 

The Canaanite Woman

February 18, 2024 - by Dn. Jeff Smith
The underlying context for the Canaanite woman is hope. She is willing to do anything for her daughter, including begging for her because she believes in Jesus' power to heal. Her expectancy – she expects and hopes for great things from God – this is the passport to His kingdom. Read more »
 

Grant us the Eyes to See

January 28, 2024 - by Dn. James Wilcox
How do we stamp out the noise that we might recognize God in our midst, and begin to rightly see one another in the image of God? In the first place we must recognize the state we are in. You can’t put out a fire if you keep fueling it, and you can’t stop fueling a fire if you don’t recognize that you’re fueling it. Therefore, we must awaken to the fact that this is the reality we’ve created for ourselves. In Orthodox thought this type of awakening is described as sobriety, nepsis, or wakefulness. It’s quite literally what it is to be woke. Read more »
 

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Upcoming Services and Events

Wednesday, March 20
6:30 pmPresanctified Liturgy
Friday, March 22
7 pmAkathist
Saturday, March 23
12 pmChoir and Chant Rehearsal
Sunday, March 24
8:45 amOrthros
10 amDivine Liturgy
Monday, March 25
Annunciation of the Theotokos
6:30 pmVesperal Liturgy - Feast of the Annunciation

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Neighbor Outreach 365

The Neighbor Outreach Ministry provides food on a regular basis to maintain stability and build trust with our neighbors. Beginning in 2024, we are challenging our community to deliver meals 365 days per year. Read more »
 

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