Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Portland OR
97232
Who we are
Over the past century, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral has grown to become one of the most vibrant and diverse Greek Orthodox communities in the United States, with a rich liturgical life, a dynamic educational program, ministries that support and build up the church community, and a variety of outreach and service endeavors within our local neighborhood, city, and region.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral was founded in 1907 by the Greek immigrant community of Portland and the surrounding region, the first Greek Orthodox church to be established in the Pacific Northwest. In that same year, the groundbreaking for the original church edifice, still located at SE 17th and Taggart, took place. In 1910, work on the "old church" (also known as the "stone church") was completed. In 1951, the groundbreaking for the new church edifice at 31st and Glisan took place. Construction of the church was completed in 1952, and the church was consecrated in 1956.
In order to accommodate the growing needs of the parish, in 2003 a new church hall and community center was completed, with expanded facilities for educational, youth, and senior ministries. On October 28, 2006, this facility was dedicated as the "Fr. Elias Stephanopoulos Center" by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, in honor of our beloved former pastor, Fr. Elias Stephanopoulos, who reposed in the Lord while in service to Holy Trinity Church in 1995. On May 4, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America dedicated the new "Hellenic-American Cultural Center," located in the "upper room" of the Fr. Stephanopoulos Center.
On May 5, 2007, during the church's "Centennial Celebration," His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos announced that Holy Trinity Church would be elevated to the status of "Cathedral of the Pacific Northwest." The Cathedral Elevation Service took place on October 21, 2007.
We are grateful for all God's blessings, and look forward to the next 100 years of service to Portland and the entire Pacific Northwest region.
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral was founded in 1907 by the Greek immigrant community of Portland and the surrounding region, the first Greek Orthodox church to be established in the Pacific Northwest. In that same year, the groundbreaking for the original church edifice, still located at SE 17th and Taggart, took place. In 1910, work on the "old church" (also known as the "stone church") was completed. In 1951, the groundbreaking for the new church edifice at 31st and Glisan took place. Construction of the church was completed in 1952, and the church was consecrated in 1956.
In order to accommodate the growing needs of the parish, in 2003 a new church hall and community center was completed, with expanded facilities for educational, youth, and senior ministries. On October 28, 2006, this facility was dedicated as the "Fr. Elias Stephanopoulos Center" by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, in honor of our beloved former pastor, Fr. Elias Stephanopoulos, who reposed in the Lord while in service to Holy Trinity Church in 1995. On May 4, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America dedicated the new "Hellenic-American Cultural Center," located in the "upper room" of the Fr. Stephanopoulos Center.
We are grateful for all God's blessings, and look forward to the next 100 years of service to Portland and the entire Pacific Northwest region.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Father Paul T. Paris Â
Leader Position:
Presiding Priest Â
Phone:
Fax:
503-236-8379 Â
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Fr. Paul Thomas Paris has been the Proistamenos of the Holy Trinity Cathedral since December 1, 2014. He holds a BA from Hellenic College, an M.Div. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Fr. Paul and his family served parishes in California and Minnesota before returning to Portland where his wife (Presbytera) Stephanie grew up and where they were married in 1995. Â
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Service Times
Saturday Services
Saturday Evening Vespers: 5:00 PM.
Our Saturday Evening Vespers service lasts until approximately 5:30 PM.
Sunday Services
Sunday Orthros: 8:30 AM.
The Orthros or Matins service is a preparatory service of worship and prayer prior to the Divine Liturgy.
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM.
The Divine Liturgy is the main Sunday Eucharistic service.
Weekday Liturgies
Check the church calendar for the schedule of weekday Divine Liturgies.
Adult Education Classes
Our Adult Education classes are offered twice a year: during Lent and in the Fall on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. On Monday evenings, the Adult Inquirers Class explores the faith, practice and history of the Orthodox Church. On Wednesday evenings, additional educational classes are held on a variety of topics. Classes are open to all interested. For more information, contact the Cathedral Catechist, Fr. Dn. David.
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Saturday Evening Vespers: 5:00 PM.
Our Saturday Evening Vespers service lasts until approximately 5:30 PM.
Sunday Services
Sunday Orthros: 8:30 AM.
The Orthros or Matins service is a preparatory service of worship and prayer prior to the Divine Liturgy.
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM.
The Divine Liturgy is the main Sunday Eucharistic service.
Weekday Liturgies
Check the church calendar for the schedule of weekday Divine Liturgies.
Adult Education Classes
Our Adult Education classes are offered twice a year: during Lent and in the Fall on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. On Monday evenings, the Adult Inquirers Class explores the faith, practice and history of the Orthodox Church. On Wednesday evenings, additional educational classes are held on a variety of topics. Classes are open to all interested. For more information, contact the Cathedral Catechist, Fr. Dn. David.
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 18s:
Our mission is to bring all people to full maturity in Christ through Worship (Liturgia), Service (Diakonia), Education (Paideia), Witness (Martyria), and Fellowship (Koinonia), guided and united in all things by the one Holy Spirit.
Youth and Young Adult Ministry here at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a relationship-based process by which youth gather in a relaxed, social venture to share the experience of being an Orthodox Christian with their peers and to learn how put their faith into action. This is done through age appropriate interactive activities, discussions, service projects, retreats, social gatherings and outings. The youth groups are distinguished as follows:
HOPE (Ages 5-7)
JOY(Ages 8-10)
Jr. GOYA (Ages 11-14)
Sr. GOYA (Ages 15-18)
Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
Camp Angelos Summer Youth Camp Â
Youth and Young Adult Ministry here at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a relationship-based process by which youth gather in a relaxed, social venture to share the experience of being an Orthodox Christian with their peers and to learn how put their faith into action. This is done through age appropriate interactive activities, discussions, service projects, retreats, social gatherings and outings. The youth groups are distinguished as follows:
HOPE (Ages 5-7)
JOY(Ages 8-10)
Jr. GOYA (Ages 11-14)
Sr. GOYA (Ages 15-18)
Young Adults (Ages 18-35)
Camp Angelos Summer Youth Camp Â
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Light of the World
Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth... may we begin to see the world in the light of understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart. May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving. Amen.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral listing was last updated on the 14th of August, 2019
