St George Orthodox Church
Norwood, Massachusetts
Contact & Location for St George Orthodox Church
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Service Times for St George Orthodox Church
Sunday
Worship
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
Live Streaming on "Orthodox Norwood
Leadership
Joseph Kimmett
Pastor
What their website says
Archpriest Joseph Kimmett Pastor
About St George Orthodox Church
St. George Orthodox Church in Norwood, Massachusetts represents a vibrant continuation of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian tradition, tracing its heritage back to Syrian immigrants who established the parish in the early twentieth century. As part of the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America, the church maintains apostolic roots extending to first-century Antioch and the teachings of the Apostles Paul and Barnabas. The parish community embraces both descendants of the original Syrian founders and American-born Orthodox Christians, working to preserve the faith, culture, and close-knit fellowship that have defined the church since its inception. Beyond worship, St. George actively engages in Christian service through Sunday school, adult education, various parish organizations including the Ladies Society and Teen SOYO, and outreach projects supporting the Norwood Food Pantry, overseas orphans, and families in need. The Divine Liturgy and other traditional services feature rich hymns, icons, and incense, offering worshippers a glimpse of the transcendent beauty central to Orthodox spirituality.
First-Time Visitor Info for St George Orthodox Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The Divine Liturgy, weeknight Vesper services, and feast day services feature traditional music, icons, incense, and priestly vestments; many American Orthodox parishes incorporate English into their worship alongside their cultural languages. Visitor Tips: Visitors unfamiliar with Orthodox worship may find the first service mysterious and foreign, which is intentional—the transcendence of God and beauty of the liturgy are meant to offer a glimpse of the Heavenly Kingdom and are part of the Orthodox tradition.
Serving the community
Norwood Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
such as the Norwood Food Pantry
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1918
The parish society was formed in 1918 and land was purchased in 1919. The original church was completed in 1920, burned down in 1933, and the new church was dedicated in 1934.
What their website says
on 26 May 1918, the Saint George Ladies’ Society was organized
Building completed in 1934
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