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Schedule Update: Sunday, January 25

Divine Liturgy: Canceled. Due to an abundance of caution and state and local driving restrictions, there will not be Divine Liturgy this morning. Please pray in your homes or join a livestream of another church's service online. Stay safe, take care, and God bless!

Church School: Canceled.

Coffee Hour: Canceled.

Parish Council Meeting: Postponed until Sunday, February 1.

Annual Meeting: Postponed until Sunday, February 8.

Our prayers are with you all for your safety during this snowstorm. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact the church.

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With apologies for the late notice, we wanted to inform you that Vespers will not be held this evening, Monday, 3/10 at Christ the Savior. Ongoing work in the mechanical room and chapel would make it difficult to hold the service. However, Presanctified Liturgy is still scheduled for Wednesday, 3/12 at 6:00 PM, and we hope you can join us then. Thank you for your understanding!

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Christ the Savior Orthodox Church is a growing Christian community of people from various ethnic and social backgrounds sharing a common commitment to the Lord, each other, and the Apostolic Faith. We warmly welcome all families, couples, and individuals who are looking for a deeper experience of the salvation offered in Jesus Christ. Come and see!

  • Our Faith
    The Orthodox Church was founded by Jesus Christ and is the living manifestation of His abiding presence.
  • Our Community
    From various social and ethnic backgrounds, we all have found our home in the Church. You can too!
  • Our Church
    We're at 10315 Carey Rd, just off Routes 113 and 90, in Berlin, MD. Take our 360 Tour or, better yet, visit us in person!
  • Our Calendar
    The schedule of services and events can be seen on our monthly calendar. All are welcome to join us!
  • Our Priest
    Father John has served Christ the Savior since 2006, with his wife, Matushka Emily, and their three children by his side.
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Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Today the Virgin gives birth to the Transcendent One, and the earth offers a cave to the Unapproachable One. Angels with shepherds glorify Him; The Wise Men journey with the star, since for our sake the eternal God was born as a little Child.

Kontakion of the Nativity

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Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!

On the Great and Holy Feast of Pascha, Orthodox Christians celebrate the life-giving Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This feast of feasts is the most significant day in the life of the Church. It is a celebration of the defeat of death, as neither death itself nor the power of the grave could hold our Savior captive. In this victory that came through the Cross, Christ broke the bondage of sin, and through faith offers us restoration, transformation, and eternal life.

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Come and Worship

All are welcome to worship with us! Sunday Divine Liturgy is at 9:00am. See our calendar for more service times.

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Watch Livestream

Our church services are being livestreamed to our website and our Facebook page. Watch the livestream here.

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Orthodoxy 201

We meet weekly for a class on Orthodox Christianity via Zoom. Lessons are archived on YouTube. Everyone is welcome!

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Speak with Priest

Fr. John is available for phone, Zoom, and in-person conversations. Make an appointment here.

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Upcoming Schedule

 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

Psalm 122:1

  • 18

    Feb

    Wednesday
    Fast: no meat
  • 21

    Feb

    Saturday
    4:30pm Choir Rehearsal / Teen Group
    6:00pm Vespers
    Fast: no meat
  • 22

    Feb

    Sunday
    Forgiveness Sunday
    Cheese-fare
    9am Div. Liturgy 
    Rite of Forgiveness
    Catechumen Mtg.
    7pm Lenten Vespers
    Fast: no meat
  • 23

    Feb

    Monday
    7pm Canon of St. Andrew
    Fast
  • 24

    Feb

    Tuesday
    7pm Canon of St. Andrew
    Fast
  • 25

    Feb

    Wednesday
    7pm Canon of St. Andrew
    Fast
  • 26

    Feb

    Thursday
    7pm Canon of St. Andrew
    Fast
  • 27

    Feb

    Friday
    Fast: wine & oil
  • 28

    Feb

    Saturday
    6:00pm Vespers
    Fast: wine & oil
  • 1

    Mar

    Sunday

    1st Sunday of Great Lent

    Fast: wine & oil
  • 2

    Mar

    Monday
    Fast
  • 4

    Mar

    Wednesday
    6pm Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts
    Fast
  • 7

    Mar

    Saturday
    Memorial Saturday
    5:15pm Memorial
    6pm Vespers
    Fast: wine & oil
  • 8

    Mar

    Sunday
    2nd Sunday of Great Lent
    9am Div. Liturgy
    Catechumen Mtg.
    Fast: wine & oil
  • 9

    Mar

    Monday
    Fast
We've raised
$185,795.00
Our Goal
$500,000.00
500K Matching Donation - $500,000.00

By God’s grace and the faithful generosity of our parish family, we successfully completed our initial $100,000 matching challenge and launched a second $150,000 match to continue building momentum toward our new temple. In an extraordinary act of generosity, our matching donor has now expanded this commitment, increasing the total match to $500,000. Every gift given toward construction will be doubled, dollar for dollar, up to $500,000. If we fully respond, this campaign could generate $1 million toward building our new church home.

Mailing List

Parishioners and friends of Christ the Savior are encouraged to join our mailing list for mid-week emails.  The purpose is to "keep in touch" and offer some news, information, spiritual counsel and other things for your consideration.  This mailing list is open to everyone. If you would like to join our mailing list, please fill out the following form.

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What is the Orthodox Church?

“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant.
It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman.
It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational.
It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the
Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ

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What is the Orthodox Church?

“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ

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