Behold, the Bridegroom is coming in the middle of the night, and blessed is the servant He shall find awake and watching…” (Bridegroom Troparion). The five wise virgins filled their lamps with the oil of almsgiving and virtues and are ready for the coming of the Bridegroom. Let us be watchful servants like the five wise … Read more
Dear SPOC Family With God’s help and your generosity, SPOC released grants in amount of $196,428 to 24 projects in the year 2024. We are grateful for your involvement; your contribution made it possible to help economically disadvantaged children, families with financial problems and other various needs, and parishes and monasteries providing humanitarian assistance in … Read more
Dear SPOC Family This Christmas, let us open our hearts to receive Christ to be born in us! The most precious gift we can offer to God is our heart filled with compassion for the sick, the suffering, the lonely, and the impoverished. In 2024, Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity distributed $196,428 to 24 operational projects … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, In the first two quarters of the year 2024, SPOC released grants to 18 projects totalling $93,575. The support of our donors, and the united efforts of volunteers in the United States, Canada, Romania made this accomplishment possible. We thank you all for the financial assistance, time, effort, prayers, and commitment. God … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, In the parish of Irești, Father Ionel Miron would like to express his gratitude for SPOC support which arrived at the right time, in a crucial moment. With your help, work will begin on a summer school, benefiting all the children and elderly residents of the community. Father Ionel thanks God for … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, Christ si Risen! It is a joy to share with you that the baldachin offered by us to Saint Paraskeva parish in Baia Mare was blessed and the faithful can now pray in front of the icon of Saint Paraskeva. Many thanks to all donors who made this possible. We pray to … Read more
Christ is Risen! Now, all things are filled with light: heaven and earth, and the nethermost regions. So, let all creation celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, whereby it is established. (Paschal Canon Ode 3) The Light of Christ’s Resurrection brings peace, hope, and joy in these times marked by suffering, wars, and economic instability. Pascha … Read more
Dear SPOC Family, Greetings on the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ! At this time of Royal celebration, we pray and hope for peace in the world, and we give thanks to God and to our beloved intercessor, Saint Paraskeva. Despite the many challenges we all have encountered throughout the year, SPOC was able to … Read more
On this blessed day of October 14, the feast of Saint Paraskeva, our protector Saint, we lift a prayerful and humble appreciation for your ongoing love and support to our mission. Through your generosity we are making a life-changing difference in the lives of thousands of women, men and children. Despite so many challenges that … Read more