Archangels Greek Orthodox Church
Watertown MA

02472-2041

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Who we are

You are welcome here. We are always honored to have visitors join us for prayer and worship.

Many of our services are celebrated in both Liturgical Greek and English. Service books are available in the pews for most services we celebrate. If you need some help following along with the service please ask. We're happy to help!

You won’t be asked to do anything which would make you uncomfortable.

We don’t expect visitors to contribute anything to the financial support of our parish or our programs.

Our children worship with us. If you have young children, they are welcome here, too. If you need to step to the back of the Church with your child for any reason, you are not disturbing us. We expect Christian children to be raised in the Church and to do that, they have to be in the Church.

All of our facilities are handicap accessible. If you need any assistance at all, please let us know. We are here to be of service to you.

If you are an Orthodox Christian, and you have prepared yourself to receive Holy Communion according to your Spiritual Father’s direction, be sure to introduce yourself to Father Athanasios or Father Nicholas before the service. You are welcome to approach the chalice.

We are part of the worldwide Orthodox Church – the oldest Christian Church in the world. This is not a theological statement, it is an historical one. And in every part of the world, there are Orthodox Christians, Churches and missions: in traditionally Orthodox countries like Russia, Greece, Romania, Serbia, the Middle East, and India but also in Japan, China, the Philippines, throughout Europe including Germany, France, Poland, Finland, across the British Isles, throughout the African continent including Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, across Central and South America and even on the continent of Antarctica.

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Archangels Greek Orthodox Church
25 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472-2041
United States
Phone: 617-924-8182
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Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes
Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes
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25 Bigelow Ave
Watertown, MA 02472-2041
United States
Phone: 914-479-8096
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Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and grew up in Thessaloniki, Greece. Since May of 2006, he has served the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America within the Metropolis of Boston, as the Parish Priest at Assumption of the Virgin Mary parish, in Manchester, NH.

Prior to his assignment to Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Fr. Athanasios served for 12 years as a priest in the Metropolis of Neapolis and Stravoupolis in Thessaloniki, Greece. He is married with two children, Maria and Vasilis.

He attended classes at the Theological School of Belgrade "Saint Savas," and at the department of Social and Pastoral Theology at the Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki. He also holds a Masters of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (Class of 2009).

He has been involved in music and choirs his entire life, and prior to his ordination, Fr. Athanasios studied double bass and music at the national Conservatoire of Thessaloniki.   Edit
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Archangels Greek Orthodox Church Service Times

Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt

April 10, 2022

Sunday Hours

Orthros 8:45/Liturgy 9:30 AM.

WEEKDAY SERVICES - KaengeNvic Asuroupyiec:

Paraklesis to the Panagia Gorgoipikoos - dill resume on May 5th.

Saturday of Lazarus - 4/16th, Orthros 8:3o AM, Liturgy 9:oo AM. Weaving of palm crosses in the hall after the Liturgy.

Palm Sunday - April 17th, Orthros 8:3o AM., Liturgy 9:3o AM. The blessing and distribution of the palms.

Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service - Sunday, 4/17 at 7 PM.

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES 2022

April 16 - Saturday of Lazarus Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:30 AM/9:00 AM Weaving of palm crosses.

April 17 - Palm Sunday Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:30 AM/9:30 AM The blessing and distribution of the palms. Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM

April 18 - Holy Monday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM

April 19 - Holy Tuesday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service (Hymn of Kassiani), 7 PM

April 20 - Holy Wednesday PreSanctified Liturgy, Holy Communion, 8:30AM Holy Unction Service, (for children and parents) 3 PM Holy Unction Service, (for adults) 7 PM

April 21 - Holy Thursday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, 6 AM Holy Passion, The 12 Gospels, 7 PM

April 22 - Holy Friday The Service of the Royal Hours, 9 AM The Unnailing (Apokathelosis) Service, 3 PM Trisagion for the Departed, 6:15 PM The Epitaphios—Lamentations, 7 PM

April 23 - Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, 7 AM Resurrection Vigil, 11 PM

April 24 - PASCHA - EASTER SUNDAY Paschal Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 12 midnight The prayer of Saint John Chrysostom to follow.

Agape Service, 11:00am Easter eggs will be distributed.

Join us in the Community Center as we celebrate the Anastasi with mezethakia and red Easter eggs! Everyone is welcome after the Resurrection Service of Holy Saturday night.

ΜΕΓΑΛΗΣ ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΣΧΑ 2022

16 Απριλίου - Σάββατο του Λαζάρου Όρθρος Ο.Λειτουργία, 8.30 π.μ./9.00 π.μ.

17 Απριλίου - Κυριακή των Βάϊων Όρθρος Ο.Λειτουργία, 8.30 π.μ./9.00 π.μ. Ακολουθία Νυμφίου, 7 μ.μ.

18 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Δευτέρα Ακολουθία Νυμφίου, 7 μ.μ.
Θα σχεδιάσουν σταυρούς από τα βάϊα.
Μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία θα δοθούν τα βάϊα.

19 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Τρίτη Ακολουθία Νυμφίου (Τροπάριον της Κασσιανής), 7 μ.μ.

20 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Τετάρτη Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία , 8.30 π.μ. 3 μ.μ. Αγιον Ευχέλαιον, (για μεγάλους και παιδιά) 7 μ.μ. Αγιον Ευχέλαιον

21 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Πέμπτη Θεία Λειτουργία, 6 π.μ. Τα Άγιο Πάθη, Τα 12 Ευαγγέλια, 7 μ.μ.

22 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Παρασκευή Ακολουθία των Βασιλικών Ώρων, 9 π.μ. Αποκαθήλωση, 3 μ.μ. Τρισάγιον, 6.15 μ.μ. Επιτάφιος Θρήνος, Τα Εγκώμια, 7 μ.μ.

23 Απριλίου —Μέγα Σάββατο Θεία Λειτουργία, 7 π.μ. Ακολουθία προ της Αναστάσεως, 11 μ.μ.

24 Απριλίου—ΠΑΣΧΑ Πασχαλινή Θεία Λειτουργία, 12 μεσάνυχτα Θα ακολουθήσει το Κήρυγμα του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσόστομου. Μετά τηνΛεcτουρyία Θα δοθούν τα Πασχαλινά Κόκκινα Αυγά.

Εσπερινός της Αγάπης, 11:00 π.μ.

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Archangels Greek Orthodox Church History

The Watertown Greek community traces its beginning to three families in 1913. By 1923, it had grown to 30 families who organized the Greek Society of Watertown. The society rented a hall for a Greek School and meeting place. As more Greeks arrived, it was evident that a larger facility was needed. Land was purchased, a contractor was hired, and a building was completed in 1931.

In 1937, the Archdicoese approved converting the upper hall into a small church named Taxiarchae/Archangels with Rev. E. Reghellis as its first pastor. That year, the women formed the Good Samaritan Philoptochos Society to carry on chartible works.

The parish grew rapidly and in the late 1940s, land was purchased on Bigelow Avenue. By 1950, the Byzantine-style church edifice was completed. Place in the cornerstone box were the names of the 400 parishioners, a stone from the Acropolis and soil from Greece mixed with American soil to symbolize the spirit of democracy—the old and the new—together in a new land.

Fr. G. Koutsougianopoulos was appointed pastor in 1051. He was succeeded, in 1953, by Fr. Emmanuel Metaxas who served for over 50 years. The Chapel of St. Panteleimon was dedicated by its Godfather Pantelis Yacoumis, and icons, stained glass windows, and a community center were added to the church.

In 1989, a major addition to the existing community center was completed, and the resulting expansion is not only utilized by the parish but also by the community at large. The church was consecrated in 1998 by Metropolitan Methodios.

On September 29, 1996, Bishop Methodios ordained Fr. Theodore J. Barbas at the Taxiarchae Church. Fr. Ted served the parish until September 2008, when he was appointed Chancellor of the Metropolis, and Fr. Demetrios Tonias was appointed to the parish. Fr. Tonias was succeed by Fr. Athanasios Nenes. In July of 2017, Fr. Nicholas Mueller began assisting Fr. Athanasios Nenes.

Taxiarchae/Archangels has seen remarkable growth in parish ministries over the years, being the first parish to have its own Parish Nurse Ministry.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

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Archangels Greek Orthodox Church FAQs

Question: Where is Archangels Greek Orthodox Church located?
Answer: Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is located at 25 Bigelow Ave, Watertown, Massachusetts.

Question: Who is Archangels Greek Orthodox Church's pastor?
Answer: Archangels Greek Orthodox Church's pastor is Rev. Fr. Athanasios Nenes.

Question: What time is service at Archangels Greek Orthodox Church?
Answer: Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt April 10, 2022 Sunday Hours Orthros 8:45/Liturgy 9:30 AM. WEEKDAY SERVICES - KaengeNvic Asuroupyiec: Paraklesis to the Panagia Gorgoipikoos - dill resume on May 5th. Saturday of Lazarus - 4/16th, Orthros 8:3o AM, Liturgy 9:oo AM. Weaving of palm crosses in the hall after the Liturgy. Palm Sunday - April 17th, Orthros 8:3o AM., Liturgy 9:3o AM. The blessing and distribution of the palms. Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service - Sunday, 4/17 at 7 PM. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES 2022 April 16 - Saturday of Lazarus Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:30 AM/9:00 AM Weaving of palm crosses. April 17 - Palm Sunday Orthros & Divine Liturgy, 8:30 AM/9:30 AM The blessing and distribution of the palms. Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM April 18 - Holy Monday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service, 7 PM April 19 - Holy Tuesday Nymphios (Bridegroom) Service (Hymn of Kassiani), 7 PM April 20 - Holy Wednesday PreSanctified Liturgy, Holy Communion, 8:30AM Holy Unction Service, (for children and parents) 3 PM Holy Unction Service, (for adults) 7 PM April 21 - Holy Thursday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, 6 AM Holy Passion, The 12 Gospels, 7 PM April 22 - Holy Friday The Service of the Royal Hours, 9 AM The Unnailing (Apokathelosis) Service, 3 PM Trisagion for the Departed, 6:15 PM The Epitaphios—Lamentations, 7 PM April 23 - Holy Saturday Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, 7 AM Resurrection Vigil, 11 PM April 24 - PASCHA - EASTER SUNDAY Paschal Orthros and Divine Liturgy, 12 midnight The prayer of Saint John Chrysostom to follow. Agape Service, 11:00am Easter eggs will be distributed. Join us in the Community Center as we celebrate the Anastasi with mezethakia and red Easter eggs! Everyone is welcome after the Resurrection Service of Holy Saturday night. ΜΕΓΑΛΗΣ ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΣΧΑ 2022 16 Απριλίου - Σάββατο του Λαζάρου Όρθρος Ο.Λειτουργία, 8.30 π.μ./9.00 π.μ. 17 Απριλίου - Κυριακή των Βάϊων Όρθρος Ο.Λειτουργία, 8.30 π.μ./9.00 π.μ. Ακολουθία Νυμφίου, 7 μ.μ. 18 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Δευτέρα Ακολουθία Νυμφίου, 7 μ.μ. Θα σχεδιάσουν σταυρούς από τα βάϊα. Μετά την Θεία Λειτουργία θα δοθούν τα βάϊα. 19 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Τρίτη Ακολουθία Νυμφίου (Τροπάριον της Κασσιανής), 7 μ.μ. 20 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Τετάρτη Προηγιασμένη Θεία Λειτουργία , 8.30 π.μ. 3 μ.μ. Αγιον Ευχέλαιον, (για μεγάλους και παιδιά) 7 μ.μ. Αγιον Ευχέλαιον 21 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Πέμπτη Θεία Λειτουργία, 6 π.μ. Τα Άγιο Πάθη, Τα 12 Ευαγγέλια, 7 μ.μ. 22 Απριλίου—Μεγάλη Παρασκευή Ακολουθία των Βασιλικών Ώρων, 9 π.μ. Αποκαθήλωση, 3 μ.μ. Τρισάγιον, 6.15 μ.μ. Επιτάφιος Θρήνος, Τα Εγκώμια, 7 μ.μ. 23 Απριλίου —Μέγα Σάββατο Θεία Λειτουργία, 7 π.μ. Ακολουθία προ της Αναστάσεως, 11 μ.μ. 24 Απριλίου—ΠΑΣΧΑ Πασχαλινή Θεία Λειτουργία, 12 μεσάνυχτα Θα ακολουθήσει το Κήρυγμα του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Χρυσόστομου. Μετά τηνΛεcτουρyία Θα δοθούν τα Πασχαλινά Κόκκινα Αυγά. Εσπερινός της Αγάπης, 11:00 π.μ.

Question: What is Archangels Greek Orthodox Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/taxiarchae/

Question: What is Archangels Greek Orthodox Church's Instagram page?
Answer: https://www.instagram.com/greekorthodoxarchangels/

Question: What is Archangels Greek Orthodox Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJBQj3jo-bw

Question: What is Archangels Greek Orthodox Church's website?
Answer: https://www.goarchangels.org/

Question: What denominaiton is Archangels Greek Orthodox Church?
Answer: Archangels Greek Orthodox Church belongs to Greek Orthodox Church denomination.

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