Saint Anthony the Great Orthodox Church

Diocese of the South | Orthodox Church in America

Welcome to Saint Anthony's

Our Stories

Tina Gilson
My path to Orthodoxy began with the Lutheran Church (Evangelical Church in America), where I was baptized and raised in a faith with an appreciation for liturgical services and a sense of the sacramental relationship between man and God. It wasn’t enough, t ... more info >

Taylor Troy
I am what is lovingly referred to as a “cradle Orthodox Christian.” At the time I was born, both of my parents were practicing members of the Orthodox faith, and they decided to have me baptized as an infant. I have been a member of St. Anthony ... more info >

Bryan Mason
I was called to Orthodoxy in the fall of 1991. I was baptized and chrismated on Lazarus Sunday of 2009. I first encountered the Ancient Faith as a minister in a protestant church through the conversion of my college roommate. I was usually frustrated i ... more info >

Feast and Saints

The Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils

Today we commemorate the Fathers of the first 6 Ecumenical Councils, who convened to settle matters of doctrine in response to heresies which arose at various times. The tradition of this celebration began before the 7th Ecumenical Council.

Troparion — Tone 8

You are most glorious, O Christ our God! / You have established the Holy Fathers as lights on the earth! / Through them you have guided us to the true faith! / O greatly Compassionate One, glory to You!

Kontakion — Tone 8

The Apostles’ preaching and the Fathers’ doctrines have established one faith for the Church. / Adorned with the robe of truth, woven from heavenly theology, / It defines and glorifies the great mystery of Orthodoxy!