Contact & Location for St George the Great Martyr
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Service Times for St George the Great Martyr
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday Matins
Sunday 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy
Wednesday 6:00 PM
Ninth Hour and Daily Vespers
Saturday 6:00 PM
Ninth Hour and Great Vespers
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Programs & Ministries at St George the Great Martyr
About St George the Great Martyr
St. George the Great Martyr Orthodox Church is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America located in Pharr, Texas, serving as the only Orthodox Christian parish in the entire Rio Grande Valley. Established initially as a mission in 1979, the church has grown into a diverse and welcoming community of both converts from various ethnic backgrounds and cradle Orthodox from Greek, Palestinian, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Turkish, and other traditions. Services are conducted primarily in English, with select prayers offered in Spanish, Greek, Arabic, Romanian, Slavonic, and other languages reflecting the parish's multicultural membership. The church offers Sunday Divine Liturgy, weekday services, Sunday school for children ages 3–12, fellowship gatherings, and various adult ministries including a men's group, women's group, and monthly theological discussions. The parish also maintains a mission in the Cameron County area serving Orthodox Christians in the Brownsville-Harlingen region.
First-Time Visitor Info for St George the Great Martyr
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The central worship service is the Divine Liturgy, celebrated on Sundays and feast days, which includes the Liturgy of the Word with scripture readings and the Liturgy of the Faithful with Eucharistic prayer and communion; Matins (morning prayer) is typically celebrated before the Divine Liturgy on Sundays. Visitor Tips: The church welcomes first-time visitors and provides information about what to expect on initial visits; Orthodox worshippers stand during services and maintain reverent silence in the church; visitors with children are encouraged to ask about Sunday school enrollment and family participation in services.
Groups & programs
Men's group
What their website says
The men's group of our parish was constituted in April 2026.
Women's group
What their website says
Our women's group was established in April 2026
History & building
Founded in 1979
The parish was initially set up in 1979 as a mission. The first worship service in the current building was held on Palm Sunday, April 13, 1982.
What their website says
initially set up in 1979 as a mission
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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