“[N]othing is so strong and powerful to extinguish the fire of our sins as almsgiving. It is greater than all other virtues… For the effect of virginity, of fasting … is confined to those who practice them, and no other is saved thereby. But almsgiving extends to all, and embraces the members of Christ, and actions … Read more
The letter below is part of our ongoing Pascha series about families and children who have been supported by your donations to Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity. We hope that these words from our children will show how impactful your donations have been and inspire you to continue to help our children, especially as we celebrate the Feast … Read more
“When then you see a poor believer, think that you behold an altar: when you see … a beggar, not only insult him not, but even reverence him.” (Homily 20 on 2 Corinthians) Saint Paraskeva has helped me a lot. Whenever I needed her, she came to my side and I felt she was near … Read more
“Because he is a poor man, feed him; because Christ is fed.” (Homily 48 on Matthew) The help and gifts offered by Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity are welcomed by the kids of Arlechino kindergarten; when Holiday Season approaches, all the kids are eager to receive their gifts during our celebrations. In our family there are … Read more
“[H]elp the injured, not only by money, but by patronage and protection, and … defend the widows and orphans, and … afford a refuge to all that are afflicted.” (Homily 6 on Titus) Our holy Mother Paraskeva, we beseech thee to raise a prayer to our Heavenly Father to be merciful and forgive any trespasses … Read more
“Because he is a poor man, feed him; because Christ is fed.” (Homily 48 on Matthew) My name is Gabriela Bucsa and I do not know how to write; I asked a neighbor to help me with the writing of this letter. I am the mother of two boys Cristian and Vladimir Marian. They are … Read more
[N]othing is so strong and powerful to extinguish the fire of our sins as almsgiving. It is greater than all other virtues. It places the lovers of it by the side of the King Himself, and justly. For the effect of virginity, of fasting … is confined to those who practice them, and no other … Read more
At this time of joyful celebration we give thanks to our God and our beloved intercessor Saint Paraskeva that we arrived once again at this blessed moment when we all received the light of our New Born Christ! Thank you for your generous support, prayers and team collaboration during the entire year of 2019. We … Read more
We are proud to share with our audience and our donors this outstanding achievement of the humble servant of God, Claudia Teofana Postu, who qualified as the best female junior and was awarded 3 gold medals in Tae Kwon Do, at the Quadrathlon Cup in Bulgaria in November 30 – December 1st, 2019. Claudia is … Read more
A Message From Our Team Dearest SPOC Contributors, It is through the intersessions of our beloved Saint Paraskeva and through Her revealed love into the hearts of all those that labored to bring us together, we come to you yet again with news from our children. The Saint Paraskeva Orthodox Charity volunteers continued to work … Read more
San Antonio, St John Casian Romanian Festival, October 12, 2019 St John Casian Romanian Orthodox Church Annual Festival was a bliss. Even though it was a cold October morning with no hope that many people will show up, the sunrise shined literally and figuratively speaking within few hours once the festival started! My name is … Read more
