St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Church

Today's Reading from the Holy Bible

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” (Matthew 5:13)

Service of Pardon

Monday, February 27th, 2012 @ 8:00PM

All local Churches will celebrate the Service of Pardon together at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Teaneck, New Jersey.

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (Matthew 6: 14-15)

Spiritual Gathering

February 23rd, 2012 @ 8:00PM.

All local Churches are invited to a Spiritual Gathering night which will take place at the Church of the Virgin Mary in Paramus, New Jersey.

“For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18: 20)

Program Includes:
Hymns, Reading from the Holy Bible, Message by His Eminence Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim, Questions & Answers and Evening Prayer.

But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

Mr. Sefik Boyaci Passed away

It is great sadness that we announce the passing away of Mr. Sefik Boyaci husband of Semire Boyaci(Tasci) father of Leyla Hannavi, Murat Boyaci and Coskun Boyaci.
Tonight, February 6, 2012, The family will be receiving condolences at the social hall of Virgin Mary Church in Paramus from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
The funeral service will be tomorrow Tuesday February 7, 2012 at Virgin Mary Church in Paramus at 10:00AM.
May the Lord bless his soul.

Mrs. Ellen Nukho Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ellen Nukho, Sister of Mr. Anton Kiryako, who passed away on Tuesday January 24, 2012
The viewing will be on Thursday January 26, 2012 at Hennessey Heights Funeral Home, located at 232 Kipp Ave, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 from 7:00PM-9:00PM and funeral service on Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Mark’s Cathedral at 10:00AM.
May the Lord bless her soul.

Mr. Joseph Hanna Passed Away

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Joseph Hanna, brother in law of Mr. Camil Assia, who passed away on January 21, 2012 in Sweden.
May the Lord bless his soul.

Mrs. Mary Karkenny passed away

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, Mrs. Mary Karkenny, the mother of Abraham, Esther, Raida, Melko, Khaleel and Piere Karkenny, who passed away on 12/8/2011
The viewing will be on Friday December 9, at St. Mark’s Cathedral from 6:00PM-9:00PM and funeral service on Saturday, December 10, at 10:00AM.
Burial will be at George Washington Cemetery in Paramus.
May the Lord bless her soul.

Mr. Fouad Hakim passed away

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Mr. Fouad Hakim, Husband of Mrs. Nadia Hakim and father of: Bashar Hakim, Lama Zamlout and Maha Batinjane.
Viewing hours on Thursday 11/17, at St. Mark’s Cathedral, from 6pm – 9pm.
Funeral service on Friday 11/18, at 10am at St. Mark’s Cathedral
May the Lord bless his soul.

His Eminence Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim Delivers Lecture to Youth

His Eminence Mor Cyril Aphrem Karim delivered a lecture on the Syriac Heritage of the Church of Antioch on Sunday, October 16th at St. Mark’s Cathedral to an eager audience comprised mostly of youth of the Archdiocese. Young adults came from all the New Jersey and New York parishes to hear His Eminence speak on this topic.

His Eminence began by covering the early history and establishment of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, highlighting its very clear Apostolic Line of Succession from the time of the founding of the Church by St. Peter to the present day. He also spoke about...

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