Journey through Lent The services of Great Lent are characterized by an atmosphere of a penitential character. In most Orthodox Churches, the royal gates to the altar area remain closed to remind us of Man’s separation through sin from the Kingdom of God. The church is decorated in somber colors,...
Join us every Friday Night through April 2nd for our Lenten Fish Fry from 4:30 – 7:00pm with curbside pickup! Call (585) 244-3377 starting at 3:00pm every Friday to place your orders! Details and menu below!
Get your lucky shamrock baklava and help support our Church throughout all of March! $15 (8 pieces). To make an order, please call (585) 244-3377.
Please support our church by pre-ordering the perfect Valentine sweet – baklava! $15 (8 pieces) – available for pickup February 10-28. To make an order, please call (585) 244-3377 or e-mail office@agocroc.org (please include your name, order detail, and phone number).
Truth Matters As is probably no surprise to anyone, a recent study by Edelman’s annual Trust Barometer found that credibility in traditional media such as TV news, Radio, and Facebook, has declined to an all-time low with the following statistics: 56% of Americans agree with the statement that “Journalists and...
Please join us for a special Christmas compilation of our holiday themed Virtual Sunday School series with a few added surprises. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Songs sung by Jessica Ann Best.
“On October 28th, 1940, Mussolini demanded that Metaxas, Prime Minister of Greece, allow the Italian army free passage to enter and occupy strategic sites in Greece without opposition. “Faced with this demand, Metaxas delivered the now famous response ‘Oxi.’ Despite Greece’s ultimate fall to Axis powers, Metaxas’ response resulted in...
“Beloved Brethren in the Lord, “In this darkest time of the year, we have have arrived at the turn of time, when the brightest Star that ever shone arises in our hearts to guide us to the Cave in the City of David. We have all faced so very much...
Annunciation Parishioners, Based on input from our Metropolis and church opening policies for Catholic Churches in the Rochester area I am pleased to announce the partial reopening of our church to our previous 25% capacity starting this Sunday 20 December. Unfortunately, we are still not able to resume coffee hour...
We once again celebrate Christmas, that is, the important and reverent festival of love and compassion of God. Within the brilliance of this joyful feast, Our Lord Jesus, the humble infant in the manger, carries the light-bearing essence of our lives. The Son and the Word of God, out of...