September 6, 2026
Online GivingWelcome!
Welcome to Saint Thomas the Apostle
Orthodox Christian Church!
We are a Christ-centered church who loves to have visitors, and you are welcome to visit or join us for a service anytime! All services are conducted in English. While our church was founded by immigrants from Slovakia, Poland and Western Ukraine, today we are comprised of peoples of all ethnic backgrounds, most of whom are American converts to the ancient Orthodox Christian faith.
If you have questions or would like to visit when there isn't a service, please use the email contact form on the bottom of this page to contact our priest, Reverend Fr. Seamus Murray
A Word From the Holy Fathers
Brethren, let us follow Christ, the good Shepherd, who leads us into the pastures and folds of eternal life. Let us retain his image and likeness through living virtuously, that we may not fall from his life-giving hand. By means of good works, let us bear fruit for him, that we may be the Lord of hosts' vineyard, newly planted and beloved. Let us do the “good, acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Rom. 12:2), that we may have him as our father. Let us cleanse ourselves “from all defilement of flesh and spirit” (2 Cor. 7:1), that we may be called the House of God, who not only has the human race as his vineyard and dwelling, but also as his field and arable land.…
Read the full context here...
- St. Gregory Palamas, Homily 27.1-4a,13b-16
Services & AnnouncementsELEVATION OF THE CROSS
6:30pm Reader Vespers
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Ancient Faith Singles Retreat- February 25 - 28, 2027
Registration is now open (link here) for the Ancient Faith Singles Retreat (ages 30 and up) at Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA for a long weekend for Orthodox Christian singles (age 30 and up) full of socializing, church services, speaker sessions, trivia, games, speed dating, and free time for relaxation and fellowship. Get out of your comfort zone and meet other singles from all over the country! The last three years have averaged nearly a 1:1 male/female ratio, and resulted in 15 marriages (so far).
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UPCOMING EVENTS
St Thomas Parishioner Undergraduate/Vocational Scholarship
St Thomas Parish has instituted a Scholarship for dedicated youth and young adults and provides some financial support. To learn more, please view the scholarship information flyer located here. For any quesitons, please contact Nick Samouris or Fr. Seamus.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- St Thomas welcomes Reverend Father Seamus Murray
In January of 2025, Father Seamus Murray graduated with a degree in Theology from Christ the Saviour Seminary and was ordained to the Diaconate on the same day. On April 6th, 2025, He was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by Metropolitan Gregory and now serves at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. We welcome him and his family as they embark on fulfilling God’s call on their lives.
- Become a Distinguished Diocesan Donor:
We would like to invite you to become a Distinguished Diocesan Donor. Help us to edify Christ by building up The American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese ministries and apostolates through the Distinguished Diocesan Donors Program. We invite you to view the brochure.
For more information and to donate, please go to the Diocesan Donor website - Check this space for important information
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