Protection of the Holy Mother of God Orthodox Church-Falls Church, VA

 
Sermons
Rev. Fr. David G. Subu speaks on the Gospel

"Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." -Exodus 4:12
"A sermon, like a movie, is never truly finished, just abandoned." -Fr. David cf. George Lucas


(PLEASE NOTE:  Sermons are recorded on video. If you do not want to be in view of the camera, please do not sit in the first three rows of the pews. Thank you.)

February 5, 2012-"Practicing Humility" 
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January 22, 2012-"Sanctity of Life-Supporting our Youth"



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January 15, 2012- "Tebowing"
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January 8, 2012
-"A New Covenant"
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Past video sermons by Fr. David:
 

January 1, 2012-"Circumcision of Christ"
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December 25, 2011
-"Merry Christmas!" 
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December 18, 2011
-"Include Christ in Your Family"
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December 11, 2011-"She Who Said 'Yes'"
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Below is a sampling of past sermons by Father David for your reflection:

October 9, 2011-
"Get to Church on Time!"
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July 10, 2011- "The Gospel According to Harry Potter"
Father David's analysis of the final installment of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows".
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"The Samurai Sermon"
"Pelagia the Penitent"
"The Human Composite"
"The Politically Incorrect Jesus"

 

Welcome to St. Mary Orthodox Church!

Protection of the Holy Mother of God Orthodox Church (St. Mary), is a community of the Orthodox Church in America, an English-language parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America that meets in Falls Church, VA.

Our Mission:
To share the light and the joy of Christian Orthodoxy in Northern Virginia, to educate the faithful and newcomers in the Faith and its teachings and traditions, making them accessible to all, and to practice hospitality and community building in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

"Truth, Tradition and Hospitality in Northern Virginia"
We invite you to join Rev. Father David Subu, Protodeacon Peter Danilchick and our entire community to share the fullness of faith with our friends and neighbors. Please join us for worship and fellowship. If you know someone who may be seeking an English-speaking Orthodox community, please tell him or her about us. All visitors will receive a good ol' southern welcome!
 

Upcoming Events

Sunday, Apr 08, 2012
Children's Choir Program is Back!

Beginning February 26, children will have the opportunity to join the Children's Choir in preparation for singing responses Lazarus Saturday...
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Saturday, Mar 10, 2012
LENTEN RETREAT- Abbess Aemiliane

Save the date! 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  All men and women are encouraged to attend this day long retreat at our parish for worship,...
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Sunday, Feb 26, 2012
Dairy-Palooza Potluck

This is our last day to eat dairy and eggs before the fast!  Please bring a dairy and/or egg dish to pass for coffee hour.  Contact...
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