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Holy Spirit Antiochian Orthodox Church
Orthodox is Thriving in Appalachia!
Welcome to Holy Spirit Orthodox Church! We're a vibrant parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, currently under the leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Saba, with its headquarters in Englewood, NJ.
We have deep roots in the apostolic Church of Antioch—the very place where "the disciples were first called Christians" (Acts 11:26). 
We're proud to share our faith and practices with approximately 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, from locations such as Jerusalem and Greece to Japan and North America.
We invite you to join us in this journey of faith and community. We would love to meet you! In our congregation, everyone is welcome! You can come by yourself or bring your family, and you’ll find friendly faces where you can be yourself and make some great connections.
FAQ About Orthodoxy

What is Orthodoxy?

What Is Orthodox Christianity?

In the years following Christ's crucifixion, the early followers came together to embrace what they called “The Way.” This phrase beautifully represents a journey toward eternal life and salvation, grounded in the teachings passed down from Christ to His Apostles and shared with everyone.

At that time, the term “Christian” was often used in a negative way to describe those who followed Christ, who seemed to have faced defeat after His humiliating death on the cross. However, through this sacrifice, He triumphed over death, offering the incredible gift of eternal life to all of us.

Orthodoxy, the Church Christ established, is a warm and welcoming community where believers can genuinely connect with Him, just as those who came before us did. Through this cherished tradition, we are invited to walk “The Way” together and deepen our relationship with Christ, finding joy and hope along the journey.

The Orthodox CREED

Is a statement of faith central to Orthodox Christianity.

It was formulated by the First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and expanded at the First Council of Constantinople (381 AD) to articulate core Christian beliefs, particularly regarding the nature of Christ and the Trinity.

It is recited during the Divine Liturgy and other services in the Orthodox Church. Below is the text of the Creed as used in the Orthodox tradition:

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light; true God of true God; begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man. And He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried. And the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; whose Kingdom shall have no end.

And [we believe] in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. In one Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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