Welcome to Saint Olympia Orthodox Christian Church

COME AND WORSHIP WITH US!

Weekly Service Schedule:

Saturdays

Great Vespers – 5:00 PM

Sundays

Divine Liturgy – 10:00 AM (9:40 Hours) with fellowship meal following the services

Weekdays

See calendar

Weekly Bulletin and Message


Posted: September 30, 2025

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Dear Faithful,

Glory to Jesus Christ! 

We wish His Eminence Archbishop Michael "Many Years" (Mnogaya Lyeta! Xronia Polla!) on the occasion of his Name Day (St. Michael, First Metropolitan of Kiev, September 30). 

So, why do we say and sing "God, grant you many years"? Historically, it was sung for the Emperor and his family at the end of Liturgy (i.e., after receiving Holy Communion). Therefore, the timing is important. It's not just wishing the royal family many years for long life and earthly victory, but many years in the presence of Christ. 

The "Many Years" chant eventually spread to newly ordained bishops and then to everyone. Today, it's like the Orthodox "Happy Birthday," sung on special occasions. So the next time someone sings "Many Years" for you, remember that you’re being honored like royalty — but even more, you’re being wished many years of repentance, and many years of being filled with the love of Christ. 

Other announcements:

  • We have Liturgy this Wednesday at 8am for the Feast of the Holy Protection of the Theotokos.

  • This Sunday is a potluck Sunday. 

  • This Sunday is also Church Musician Appreciation Day. We are grateful for our wonderful choir, and for all who labor to beautify our services. 

  • You can read about last weekend's Mountain Men's Respite in this writeup, thoughtfully prepared by our subdeacon.

  • I will be traveling to Chicago later this week for the OCAMPR (Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology, and Religion) Conference, where Presvytera Krista will present.  

Lastly, here is our year in review published on the Diocesan Website. 

May the Lord grant you many blessed years! 

Your servant in Christ,

Fr Gregory

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Announcements

  • Sign up for Coffee Hour

    We encourage you to bring a dish or another item to share during fellowship. If you would like to sponsor a meal after Liturgy, please sign up here or on the list at Church.

    I WANT TO BRING SOMETHING

  • Primatial Letters from His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon

    MOST RECENT MESSAGE 8-29-25

  • Archpastoral Letters from His Eminence Archbishop Michael

    MOST RECENT LETTER

  • Ongoing Work Notice

    SAFETY – Please steer clear of work zones in the basement and outside the church.

  • Mnogaya Lyeta! Xronia Polla! Vladyka Michael!

    9-30-2025

    Grant, O Lord, to Thy servant, the Most Reverend Michael, Archbishop of New York and the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, a peaceful and prosperous life, good health and salvation, and preserve him for many blessed years on the occasion of his Name Day (St. Michael, First Metropolitan of Kiev, September 30). 

    “Eis Polla Eti, Despota!”

Upcoming Events

  • Mother's Group

    Weekly on Fridays

    Every Friday at St Olympia for the Akathist to the Theotokos, Nurturer of Children.

    Anyone is welcome to attend!

    Read the Akathist Here

  • Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors (DDB) Dinner

    10.5
    6:00 PM
    St. Basil’s Church Hall, 23 Archibald Street, Watervliet, NY 12189

    Join host, His Eminence Archbishop Michael, for an evening of thanks and fellowship in Watervliet, NY. for an appreciation dinner for distinguised donors from throughout the diocese and beyond who support and make possible vital ministries to parishes and seminarians.

    Hosted by H.E. Archbishop Michael at St. Basil’s, Watervliet

    EVERYONE IS INVITED AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

    RSVP - Fr. Peter Olsen using link below.

    RSVP

  • Book Club

    10.9

    Thursday, October 9, 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM.

    We will discuss Faust, Part I.

    Faust, Part I

  • The Gourds! The Gourds! Fall Fellowship Begins

    10.11

    We kick off Saturday, October 11th! We will play Bible Pictionary starting around 6 pm.

    Then all Saturdays after Great Vespers. Come join us!

  • Women's Group

    10.14

    Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 PM at St. Olympia.

    All women of the parish are invited to attend! Please bring something for Show and Tell.

    Click Here

  • Christian Education Online Workshops: St. Olga of Alaska

    10.21

    Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 PM (Part 1) and Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 PM (Part 2).

    REGISTER HERE

  • Annual NY/NJ Diocesan Assembly

    10.29-10.30
    Ss. Peter and Paul in Endicott

    More Information

  • St. Andrew's Camp Thanksgiving and Dedication

    11.1

    Please join us on Saturday, Nov. 1, as we celebrate the growth of St. Andrew’s Camp from its beginning in 1957! We are dedicating our buildings with the names of saints to protect and guide our campers.

    More Information

St. Olympia Orthodox Church in Norwood, NY,
is a young, and God-willing growing, community of worshippers
under the Orthodox Church in America,
Diocese of New York/New Jersey.

Daily Readings

Parishioners of St. Olympia Orthodox Church are from many different backgrounds: American, Greek, Russian, Albanian, Ukrainian, English, Eritrean, Hispanic, Native American, etc. Services are primarily in English, and the music is from both the Byzantine chant and Russian choral traditions.

Our community is cared for by

Rev. Gregory Fedorchak, Ph.D.
Parish Rector
607-427-3286
father.fedorchak@gmail.com

Visit us at

St. Olympia Orthodox Church
34 N Main St.
Norwood, NY 13668

2025 Stewardship Appeal   

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

St. Lawrence County is the largest county, by area, in our state.

What an incredible opportunity to build the Orthodox Church here in the North Country.

We are not here to cater to a certain demographic or cultural group.

We are here to bring Christ to everyone.