Update and Support for the Mandell Family

Dear Brethren, Christ is in our midst! On behalf of Raymond (Romanos), Catherine, and Rachel Mandell, I wanted to provide a brief update regarding a difficult setback their family experienced yesterday. On the afternoon of Tuesday, January 27, Lawrence Township...

Special Update for This Weekend’s Hierarchical Visit

In light of the developing winter storm forecast for the area, here are several updates regarding this weekend’s hierarchical visit. Although the National Weather Service has not yet issued a formal warning, forecasts continue to indicate the likelihood of significant...

Sunday Hierarchical Liturgy, Potluck Meal, and Weather Update

Christ is in our midst!  You are warmly invited (and please stay warm!) to sign up for this Sunday’s potluck meal following the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Madera, celebrated in conjunction with the official visit of His Eminence, Archbishop Melchisedek. His...

In Memoriam: Subdeacon Matthew Glenn Yarnell (1977–2025)

With faith and hope in the Resurrection—and in the light of the Coming of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ in His Nativity according to the flesh, which we are preparing to celebrate—we mourn the unexpected repose of Subdeacon Matthew Glenn Yarnell, who most...

Iconography Project Announced

As part of the long-term vision for Ss. Mary and Michael Parish, the Council of Nativity of the Theotokos Church (St. Mary’s) is moving forward with the next stage of enhancements to the Madera Nave through painted iconography. This phase will introduce two large...

2025 Annual Report Posted

Saint Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Irvona and Nativity of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Madera will jointly conduct their Annual Meeting next Sunday, November 23, 2025, following the Divine Liturgy in Irvona. The approved agenda is listed below, and the...