Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church
Philadelphia PA
19130
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Who we are
The Church of Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow is a part of Eastern American Diocese of Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR) with the Synod of Bishops in New York.
Our parish was established in 1951 by the and is open to all those who seek God, regardless of nationality as "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
(Galatians 3:28)
Our parish was established in 1951 by the and is open to all those who seek God, regardless of nationality as "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
(Galatians 3:28)
Location of worship
560 N 20th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19130
United States
Phone: (215) 277-9300
Fax: (215) 277-9300
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Father Valeriy
Priest
560 N 20th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19130
United States
Phone: (215) 277-9300
Fax: (215) 277-9300
Click here to contact Father Valeriy
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Free Parking is available every Sunday and evenings at the address: Electricians L.U. 98, I.B.E.W., 1719 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19130
Also for Sunday Services, parking is available on Spring Garden Street from 20th street behind the orange cone
Also for Sunday Services, parking is available on Spring Garden Street from 20th street behind the orange cone
Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church Service Times
Liturgies start at 10 a.m. on Sundays, weekdays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.
Vigils 5 p.m. on Saturdays
6:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Confessions:
Saturdays during Vigil or before the Divine Liturgy.
We are emphasizing on the importance of attending Vigil services for all preparing for the communion.
Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church service times last updated on the 22nd of February, 2024
Vigils 5 p.m. on Saturdays
6:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Confessions:
Saturdays during Vigil or before the Divine Liturgy.
We are emphasizing on the importance of attending Vigil services for all preparing for the communion.
Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church service times last updated on the 22nd of February, 2024
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Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church History
Refugees from displaced persons camp who immigrated to Philadelphia after Second World Was together with their spiritual father Eugene (Lyzlov) organized our parish in 1951 in the Northern Liberties neighborhood in one of the regular town house. Our parishioners worked hard and thanks to their donations the parish was able to purchase a former protestant building and relocated to it's current address at the intersection of 20th and Brandywine Streets, one block north of Spring Garden and six blocks west of Broad Street in October 1957.
The church's present home has a fine stone facade with small arched windows reminiscent of Orthodox churches on the Balkans, and is topped by a gold three-bar Russian cross. On the Brandywine side of the building, a small garden with a crucifixion shrine adorns the space in front of the rectory. The church space is a place of light and holiness, both 'an earthly heaven' and a reminder of the best of the old country, as was Father Eugene's intention.
Our parish keeps the Russian Orthodox Liturgical and Ecclesiastical traditions. We use the Julian church calendar and a mixture of mostly Slavonic, the liturgical language of the Eastern-Slav Churches and some English in services. The regular schedule of services includes a Saturday evening Vigil Service of Vespers and Matins , served at 5:00 P.M., and a Sunday morning Liturgy, served at 10:00 A.M. In addition, the schedule includes special services on the numerous feast days of the Church calendar. For more detail, please visit our Schedule of Services.
Members of all ethnic groups are welcome to worship with us! In addition to our original members, our parishioners are recent immigrants from the post-Soviet Union countries and converts.
Miracle of St. Anna
On May 9, 2004 – Mother’s Day in the U.S. – an Icon of St. Anna, the Mother of the Holy Virgin Mary, located in the Russian Orthodox Church of Our Lady of Joy of All Who Sorrow in Philadelphia began to stream myrrh. On that Sunday one of the parishioners mentioned to the parish rector, Archimandrite Athanasy that the Icon of St. Anna seemed to be “perspiring”. Upon further investigation, Fr. Athanasy notice visible liquid streams and droplets. Accumulations of the liquid were seen on the cuff on St. Anna’s left hand and on her left shoulder veil. Droplets were also found elsewhere on the Icon. This fragrant, slightly oily liquid is commonly referred to as “myrrh”. Initially the myrrh looked like tear drops, as if St. Anna was crying. More recently small, slow-moving streams of myrrh have appeared in other parts of the Icon.
The Icon of St. Anna had been commissioned by Fr. Athanasy in 1998, in the Mount of Olives Convent in Jerusalem. He himself had served there in 1980-1981. In 1998, the Icon was completed, blessed at the Sepulcher of our Lord in the Jerusalem Church of the Resurrection, and brought to Philadelphia.
As of Fall 2012, the Icon resides at St. Tikhon's Monastery and has a wonderful heavenly fragrace but is not currently weeping. Assistance and healings are still wrought by the miraculous Icon of St. Anna and She continues to work wonders for those who approach with faith.
We have a copy of St. Anna's Icon from the side of the King's Gate stairs and keep praying to her with Moleben and Akathist.
The church's present home has a fine stone facade with small arched windows reminiscent of Orthodox churches on the Balkans, and is topped by a gold three-bar Russian cross. On the Brandywine side of the building, a small garden with a crucifixion shrine adorns the space in front of the rectory. The church space is a place of light and holiness, both 'an earthly heaven' and a reminder of the best of the old country, as was Father Eugene's intention.
Our parish keeps the Russian Orthodox Liturgical and Ecclesiastical traditions. We use the Julian church calendar and a mixture of mostly Slavonic, the liturgical language of the Eastern-Slav Churches and some English in services. The regular schedule of services includes a Saturday evening Vigil Service of Vespers and Matins , served at 5:00 P.M., and a Sunday morning Liturgy, served at 10:00 A.M. In addition, the schedule includes special services on the numerous feast days of the Church calendar. For more detail, please visit our Schedule of Services.
Miracle of St. Anna
On May 9, 2004 – Mother’s Day in the U.S. – an Icon of St. Anna, the Mother of the Holy Virgin Mary, located in the Russian Orthodox Church of Our Lady of Joy of All Who Sorrow in Philadelphia began to stream myrrh. On that Sunday one of the parishioners mentioned to the parish rector, Archimandrite Athanasy that the Icon of St. Anna seemed to be “perspiring”. Upon further investigation, Fr. Athanasy notice visible liquid streams and droplets. Accumulations of the liquid were seen on the cuff on St. Anna’s left hand and on her left shoulder veil. Droplets were also found elsewhere on the Icon. This fragrant, slightly oily liquid is commonly referred to as “myrrh”. Initially the myrrh looked like tear drops, as if St. Anna was crying. More recently small, slow-moving streams of myrrh have appeared in other parts of the Icon.
As of Fall 2012, the Icon resides at St. Tikhon's Monastery and has a wonderful heavenly fragrace but is not currently weeping. Assistance and healings are still wrought by the miraculous Icon of St. Anna and She continues to work wonders for those who approach with faith.
We have a copy of St. Anna's Icon from the side of the King's Gate stairs and keep praying to her with Moleben and Akathist.
Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church FAQs
Question: Where is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church located?
Answer: Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church is located at 560 N 20th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Question: Who is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's pastor?
Answer: Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's pastor is Father Valeriy.
Question: What time is service at Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church?
Answer: Liturgies start at 10 a.m. on Sundays, weekdays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Vigils 5 p.m. on Saturdays 6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Confessions: Saturdays during Vigil or before the Divine Liturgy. We are emphasizing on the importance of attending Vigil services for all preparing for the communion.
Question: What is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/rocofourlady
Question: What is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's Instagram page?
Answer: https://www.instagram.com/ourlady.philly/
Question: Where do I park at Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church?
Answer: Free Parking is available every Sunday and evenings at the address: Electricians L.U. 98, I.B.E.W., 1719 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 Also for Sunday Services, parking is available on Spring Garden Street from 20th street behind the orange cone
Question: What is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's website?
Answer: https://www.churchofourlady.net/
Question: What denominaiton is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church?
Answer: Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church belongs to Orthodox Church denomination.
Answer: Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church is located at 560 N 20th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Question: Who is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's pastor?
Answer: Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's pastor is Father Valeriy.
Question: What time is service at Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church?
Answer: Liturgies start at 10 a.m. on Sundays, weekdays and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Vigils 5 p.m. on Saturdays 6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Confessions: Saturdays during Vigil or before the Divine Liturgy. We are emphasizing on the importance of attending Vigil services for all preparing for the communion.
Question: What is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/rocofourlady
Question: What is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's Instagram page?
Answer: https://www.instagram.com/ourlady.philly/
Question: Where do I park at Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church?
Answer: Free Parking is available every Sunday and evenings at the address: Electricians L.U. 98, I.B.E.W., 1719 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19130 Also for Sunday Services, parking is available on Spring Garden Street from 20th street behind the orange cone
Question: What is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church's website?
Answer: https://www.churchofourlady.net/
Question: What denominaiton is Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church?
Answer: Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church belongs to Orthodox Church denomination.
Open our ears.
Blessed Lord, open our ears to hear what Thou speakest and our eyes to see as Thou seest. Give us hearts to beat in sympathy with Thine at the sight of every little child; and above all, our Lord, to understand and experience how surely and how blessedly Thou fulfilest Thy promise, "Whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church listing was last updated on the 22nd of February, 2024
