St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church

Serving Durham, Chapel Hill, and Beyond

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Serving Durham, Chapel Hill, and Beyond

Our Faith

[Feast Day] Elevation of the Holy Cross

September 14, 2025 by Church Webmaster Leave a Comment
Priest carries the Holy Cross around the perimeter of the church sanctuary at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Durham.

From the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: The Feast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-Giving Cross is celebrated each year on Sept. 14. The Feast commemorates the … [Read more…]

Posted in: About Our Church, Our Faith Tagged: services, sunday

[Gallery] Palm Sunday Procession – April 13, 2025

April 15, 2025 by Church Webmaster Leave a Comment
Posted in: About Our Church, Church Community, Our Faith, Our Parish Tagged: holy week, services, sunday

History of the Orthodox Church

October 18, 2024 by Church Webmaster Leave a Comment

Aristeides Papadakis, Ph.D. Introduction Christianity has always been unusually sensitive to the past; its enduring relevance has, in fact, never been in doubt. The basic reason for this sensibility is … [Read more…]

Posted in: About Our Church, Our Faith Tagged: orthodox study

[Adult Orthodox Classes] The Journey to Orthodoxy

October 18, 2024 by Church Webmaster Leave a Comment

Parishioners Preston and Catherine Wilson shared their experiences of converting to the Greek Orthodox religion during the adult orthodox session on Oct. 17. The group discussions generally occur on Thursday … [Read more…]

Posted in: About Our Church, Adult Orthodoxy Classes, Our Faith Tagged: orthodox study, social events

[Adult Orthodoxy Session] Ask a Convert!

October 13, 2024 by Church Webmaster Leave a Comment

On Thursday, Oct. 17, join parishioners Preston and Catherine Wilson for an adult orthodoxy session dedicated to discussions of what it’s like to make the journey to Orthodoxy. “We’re here … [Read more…]

Posted in: About Our Church, Adult Orthodoxy Classes, Greek Culture

The Orthodox Faith and Church

March 3, 2024 by Church Webmaster Leave a Comment

The Orthodox Church The Orthodox Church was founded by our Lord Jesus Christ and is the living manifestation of His presence in the history of mankind. The most conspicuous characteristics … [Read more…]

Posted in: About Our Church, Our Faith
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  • [Announcements] Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross – March 15, 2026
  • [Announcements] Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas – March 8, 2026
  • [Announcements] Sunday of Orthodoxy – March 1, 2026
  • [Announcements] Forgiveness Sunday – Cheesefare Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026
  • [Announcements] Judgment Sunday-Meatfare Sunday – Feb. 15, 2026

Upcoming Church Events

Feb 23
February 23 - April 11

Great Lent

Mar 13
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Third Salutation to the Theotokos

Mar 15
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Sunday of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Mar 18
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Fourth Wednesday Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

Mar 20
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Fourth Salutation to the Theotokos

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