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August 22, 2026 · Liturgical Life
Frequent communion is encouraged. Those communing should prepare by praying the pre-communion prayers and confessing within the last month.
August 22, 2026 · Youth & Ministry
Beginning September 6th, short lessons for ages 2 to 13 restart between veneration of the cross and coffee hour.
August 11, 2026 · Parish News
On Sunday, August 16th, Marius, Amanda, Georgiana, Constantine, Octavian, and Elena Anghel will be presented with Grammotas from Archbishop Michael at the end of Liturgy, in appreciation for many years of devotion.
August 11, 2026 · Parish News
Leo Geis's surgery went well. The twin boys on the prayer list, Peter and Paul, born at 23 weeks, have been cleared to go home after more than 200 days in the NICU.
August 5, 2026 · Liturgical Life
The Feast of the Transfiguration falls on Thursday, August 6th. Great Vespers and Matins on Wednesday evening, August 5th, at 6:00 PM. Divine Liturgy Thursday morning at 9:00 AM. Fish is permitted during the Dormition Fast.
July 23, 2026 · Sacramental Life
Andreas Leonhardt Geis will be baptized on August 2nd in a baptismal liturgy, with the blessing of Archbishop Michael, following the structure of the service text blessed by the late Patriarch Alexei II.
July 16, 2026 · Fundraising
All donations given on Sunday, July 19th, go to the Benevolent Fund, so the parish is better prepared to give to those in need and to assist parishioners in extreme circumstances.
July 4, 2026 · Sacramental Life
I will pray a panikhida for Katya's grandmother, Ulia, on Saturday, July 4th, at 4:30pm.
June 26, 2026 · Sacramental Life
The fortieth-day panikhida for Bill Krukovsky will be on Saturday, June 27th, at 4:30pm, before Vespers..
June 26, 2026 · Sacramental Life
The wedding of Max Jarman and Elizaveta Silifonova is on Thursday, July 2nd, at 3:30pm.
June 20, 2026 · Parish News
The choir loft has been greatly improved by the addition of white oak hardwoods. The choir is no longer standing on the plywood subfloor.
June 20, 2026 · Diocese & Clergy
The regional parishes of various jurisdictions are moving toward the formation of an Inter-Parish Association, an effort supported by the Assembly of Bishops to connect Orthodox of all backgrounds in a locale.
May 20, 2026 · Liturgical Life
The Feast of the Ascension falls on Thursday, May 21st. Great Vespers and Matins on Wednesday evening, May 20th, at 6:00 PM. Divine Liturgy Thursday morning at 9:00 AM. No fasting today.
May 14, 2026 · Sacramental Life
Several catechumens will be made before Liturgy on Sunday, May 24th..
May 10, 2026 · Parish News
Longtime parishioner Bill Krukovsky passed away on May 10th. His funeral was held at the church on Friday, May 22nd, at 11:30am, with burial at Graceland Memorial Cemetery in Kenilworth.
April 25, 2026 · Community & Outreach
HPHA and Jersey City Council members Frank Gilmore and Eleana Little are hosting a neighborhood clean-up throughout Paulus Hook this Saturday.
April 22, 2026 · Community & Outreach
The Historic Paulus Hook Association is organizing an Earth Day clean-up of Peninsula Park on Wednesday from 1 to 4 PM. The Cathedral is supplying bags, brooms, and gloves.
April 20, 2026 · Education & Retreats
St. Vladimir's Online School of Theology is offering a Certified Catechist training course from April 20 to July 30, with a registration deadline of April 13th.
April 19, 2026 · Concerts & Culture
Two events on Sunday evening: the Cathedral participates in Reves de Renouveau (Dreams of Renewal), and parishioners are invited to a screening of El Tonto por Cristo, a Spanish-language film on the fool-for-Christ tradition.
April 18, 2026 · Community & Outreach
Father Solomon will attend the Theological Breakfast hosted by the Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers of New Jersey, representing Sts. Peter and Paul and the Orthodox Christian tradition.
April 18, 2026 · Sacramental Life
Congratulations to Piotr and Alyona Zuk on the baptism of their son, Alexander, on April 18th.
April 2, 2026 · Liturgical Life
Palm Sunday through Pascha, a complete guide to every service this Holy Week at Sts. Peter and Paul, from April 5th through the midnight Paschal Liturgy on April 12th.
March 24, 2026 · Liturgical Life
The Feast of the Annunciation falls this year on Tuesday, March 25th. Great Vespers is Monday evening, March 24th, with Divine Liturgy at 9:00 AM on Tuesday morning. Fish is permitted today.
March 13, 2026 · Sacramental Life
Catechumen prayers for Ian Zambrano will take place on Sunday, March 15th, immediately prior to Liturgy..
March 1, 2026 · Diocese & Clergy
His Eminence Archbishop Michael is presiding over the annual Pan-Orthodox Vespers in Perth Amboy for the Sunday of Orthodoxy, and the Cathedral community is encouraged to attend and bring their icons.
February 24, 2026 · Liturgical Life
The Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete will be read in two parts: Monday, February 24th and Wednesday, February 26th. These are among the most important services of the first week of Lent.
February 22, 2026 · Liturgical Life
This Sunday evening is Forgiveness Vespers, the service that begins Great Lent. At the end, the entire community will approach one another to ask and receive forgiveness for all offenses of the past year.
February 15, 2026 · Youth & Ministry
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Wayne is hosting a Mardi Gras Celebration this Saturday evening as a fundraiser, open to Orthodox young adults in their 20s and 30s from across the diocese.
February 1, 2026 · Fundraising
The 'R' Club and FOCA are hosting the 2026 Gifts of Love fundraiser in support of the St. Olga Church Fund for Orthodox mission work in Alaska. Snow date February 8th if needed.
February 1, 2026 · Liturgical Life
Great Vespers is Saturday evening, February 1st. Divine Liturgy is Sunday morning, February 2nd. Candles will be blessed at the Liturgy. Bring candles to take home.
January 20, 2026 · Parish News
Nick Rus is leading a working team to explore whether the Cathedral can establish a parish preschool or daycare. Consultants have visited the hall and Archbishop Michael has expressed support.
January 18, 2026 · Parish News
The Annual Parish Assembly will be held this Sunday, January 18th during coffee hour. Father Solomon will present the 2026 Budget Draft and review the past year's activities.
January 10, 2026 · Sacramental Life
Following Theophany, Father Solomon is scheduling house blessings throughout January and February. The sign-up sheet is at the candle stand.
January 10, 2026 · Parish News
The parish is hosting a baby shower for Tamar and Julie Wright this Saturday at 11 AM as they prepare to welcome their new child.
January 10, 2026 · Sacramental Life
This Saturday at noon, the Cathedral will celebrate the Holy Baptism of Tamara. All are welcome to attend and welcome Tamara into the life of the Church.
January 7, 2026 · Education & Retreats
Beginning January 7th, Wednesday evening Catechism Classes meet at 8 PM through April 1st, replacing the regular Bible Study. Open to inquirers, catechumens, and any parishioner.
January 5, 2026 · Liturgical Life
The Feast of Theophany is this week. Great Vespers is Sunday evening, January 5th at 7:00 PM. Divine Liturgy is Monday morning, January 6th at 9:00 AM. Bring bottles for blessed water.
January 2, 2026 · Parish News
Father Solomon and Matushka Anna are hosting a Christmastide party at the rectory this Friday, January 2nd at 5:00 PM. Please RSVP by email.
December 25, 2025 · Community & Outreach
Volunteers are needed for a Food Giveaway and Service in Newark on Christmas Day. If you are willing to give part of your Christmas morning to serve those with very little, please sign up.
December 24, 2025 · Liturgical Life
Great Compline is Christmas Eve, December 24th at 6:30 PM. Divine Liturgy is Christmas morning, December 25th at 9:30 AM. Christ is born. Come and glorify Him.
December 22, 2025 · Concerts & Culture
The annual Christmas Gala is Monday, December 22nd at 7:30 PM. Archbishop Michael will be in attendance. Tickets on Eventbrite; use code SSPPNJ50 for 50% off as a parishioner.
December 22, 2025 · Education & Retreats
Before the Gala on December 22nd at 3:30 PM, the Cathedral hosts a conversation between Fr. Solomon Longo and Fr. Nicholas Fine about the real experience of priestly ministry after ordination.
December 20, 2025 · Diocese & Clergy
His Eminence Archbishop Michael is with us this weekend. During the Sunday Liturgy he will tonsure Ero Ogbevire to the minor clerical orders of Reader and Subdeacon.
December 5, 2025 · Liturgical Life
The Feast of St. Nicholas is this weekend. Vespers is Friday, December 5th at 6:30 PM. Divine Liturgy is Saturday, December 6th at 9:00 AM, with a special coffee hour following on Sunday.
December 1, 2025 · Youth & Ministry
All children aged 2 and older are welcome to join the Nativity Season Children's Choir. Rehearsals happen after the veneration of the Cross during Sunday Liturgy, while adults are still venerating.
November 9, 2025 · Diocese & Clergy
This Sunday the Cathedral is hosting the Distinguished Diocesan Benefactors Dinner in the parish hall. Archbishop Michael will preside.
November 9, 2025 · Sacramental Life
The Cathedral celebrates the marriage of the Bruining and Daringa families this Sunday, November 9th. Please keep this couple in your prayers.
November 8, 2025 · Sacramental Life
The Cathedral celebrates the marriage of Eugene Ioannou and Lauren Freedman this Saturday, November 8th at 2:00 PM. Please keep them in your prayers.
November 6, 2025 · Fundraising
This Wednesday evening, November 6th, the Cathedral is hosting a dinner to honor the donors and benefactors whose giving makes parish ministry possible. Please RSVP.
October 26, 2025 · Youth & Ministry
The Orthodox Young Adults are hosting an Oktoberfest this Sunday evening, October 26th, with young Orthodox Christians from parishes across the region.
October 25, 2025 · Sacramental Life
This Saturday the Cathedral celebrates the reception of five people into the Orthodox Church: Jake Brown, Nory Jean, Daryle Jean Louis, and Matt Welty by baptism; Caroline Chiorean by chrismation.
October 15, 2025 · Diocese & Clergy
The Cathedral is hosting the funeral of Priest Theodore Gregory this week. Clergy and faithful from across the diocese are expected to attend. Memory eternal.
October 1, 2025 · Parish News
The Parish Men's Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Meetings begin with prayer and move into open sharing and discussion. All men of the parish are welcome.
October 1, 2025 · Parish News
Work on the iconostasis columns is complete. The columns supporting the icon screen have been restored and are now structurally sound and properly finished. Thank you to everyone who gave.
September 28, 2025 · Sacramental Life
This Sunday at 9 AM, the Cathedral celebrates the Holy Baptism of Juliet Marie Orsi. The Orsi family has been walking toward the Church together for the past year.
September 28, 2025 · Youth & Ministry
The Orthodox Young Adults are hosting an End of Summer Lamb Roast at Holy Resurrection in Wayne this Sunday. Whole roasted lamb, parishioners from across the diocese, and the last warm weekend before fall.
September 28, 2025 · Community & Outreach
This Sunday at 2 PM, the Cathedral is participating in Alma Hispana, a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Sts. Peter and Paul serves a Spanish-language liturgy and reflects the cultural diversity of Jersey City.
September 26, 2025 · Education & Retreats
The Antiochian Eastern Diocese is hosting a Young Adult Retreat this weekend at St. Anthony's in Bergenfield, with Fr. Chris Shadid speaking on navigating the modern world as Orthodox Christians.
September 19, 2025 · Education & Retreats
The Mountain Men's Respite Retreat is this weekend, September 19th through 21st, in the mountains of New York. The weekend includes an outdoor Divine Liturgy, prayer, and honest conversation.
September 16, 2025 · Community & Outreach
The Northern New Jersey IPA Synergy Group holds its kick-off this Tuesday at St. Anthony Orthodox Church in Bergenfield, bringing together Orthodox faithful from multiple parishes for shared ministry.
