First Day of Sunday School
September 13, 2026
Sunday, September 13th was the 1st day of our Sunday school.
Our kids were happy to be back with their friends and teachers. We celebrated the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (a day early) and
Fr. Stephanos came into the classroom to bless our children, their teachers and parents with the Holy Water.
Garden of the Theotokos-themed Luncheon
August 16, 2026
The Philoptochos chapter of our church celebrated their name day "Koimisis Tis Theotokou" (Dormition of the Theotokos) with the garden of the Theotokos-themed luncheon. It included a silent auction to support its philanthropic and community outreach programs. The event also included Fr. Maximos and Acolyte Landen birthday celebration.
THANK YOU to everyone who made this event a huge success!
Artoklasia for the Feast Day of Koimisis Tis Theotokou
(Dormition of the Virgin Mary)
August 16, 2026
On August 16th, we celebrated the Artoklasia service for the Feast Day of Koimisis Tis Theotokou (Dormition of the Virgin Mary). It was offered by the Lekos family to honor the Mother of God. The five loaves symbolize the blessing of the bread and fish by Jesus, feeding thousands. May the blessings of our Holy Mother be with us all.
Scholarship Award Recipients
August 16, 2026
On August 16th, we were honored to recognize the recipients of our first-ever scholarship awards.
Michael Lekos, Kyriaki Carr, and Gabriela Carr.
This is a special milestone for our church as we begin what we hope will become a lasting tradition of supporting our students in their educational journeys.
We congratulate all our scholarship recipients and pray that God will continue to guide and bless them as they pursue their educational goals.
Blessing of the Backpacks
August 9, 2026
As the new school year begins, students and teachers brought their backpacks to church for a special prayer, asking God's blessing for a safe and fruitful year of learning and growth. This tradition is a beautiful way to remind our young people that Christ and His Church are with them in their studies, their friendships, and all that they do!
P.S. Sunday school starts on 9/13, the Sunday after Labor Day.
Greek Landing Day
June 26, 2026
Greek Landing Day in St. Augustine, FL, is celebrated annually on June 26th to commemorate the 1,200 Greeks, Italians, and Minorcans who arrived in 1768. Festivities are centered at the St. Photios shrine.
Hellenic Society Event
June 14, 2026
The Hellenic Society of St. Augustine honored its founders at Holy Trinity. The society was founded in 1973 and was instrumental in starting the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Its members hosted the first "Greek Nite" in St. Augustine in 1973, purchased the original Holy Trinity Church on Waldo Street, and participated in opening of the new church doors twenty years ago.
A memorial service was offered for the Hellenic Society founders, and coffee hour was sponsored by Mrs. Vasso Poulos.
Greek Summer Night
June 6, 2026
The 2026 Greek Summer Night was a huge success! A big Thank you and OPA! to everyone for your support and participation.
More than 30 volunteers worked to make this an enjoyable evening. We hosted 164 guests! The night was filled with fun, dancing and delicious Greek food. We raised over $6,300 for our beloved Holy Trinity Church.
Chrismation and Baptism
May 30, 2026
On May 30th we celebrated the Chrismation of Joseph and the Baptism of Photini, Elizabeth and Gabriel, who have been fully illumined by the grace of God and welcomed into the life of the Holy Orthodox Church.
God grant them many years!
Flavors of the World
May 17, 2026
On May 17th, we celebrated our Diverse Church Family. We all came together, bringing foods from our countries to share with everyone! The room was decorated to highlight the occasion. There was an abundance of food and desserts!
What a feast! So blessed!
Last Day of Sunday School
May 17, 2026
On Sunday, May 17th, our children celebrated the end of the Sunday school year. Fr. Maximos, along with teachers Haley, Melissa, and Kaliroi, presented students with certificates.
Wishing everyone a safe and blessed summer! See you all again in September!
Easter Sunday
April 12, 2026
Christ Is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled down death, and on those in the tombs He has bestowed life.
Holy Friday
April 10, 2026
Christ Is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
Christ is risen from the dead, by death He has trampled down death, and on those in the tombs He has bestowed life.
Second Bridegroom Service
April 6, 2026
On Monday, April 6, our Archbishop Metropolitan Sevastianos, visited our parish to celebrate the second Bridegroom service with us. We met with him to receive his blessings and enjoyed a lenten meal.
Chrismation Event
April 4, 2026
On April 4th, Saturday of Lazarus our church was filled with celebration and joy. The Chrismation of Tatiana, Lazarus and Ulrich, pancake breakfast for all, decorating our church, and Palm Sunday palm cross making.
Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and Greek Independence Day
March 25, 2026
March 25th is a special day for Greeks, marking both a major religious feast and a national holiday.
It commemorates the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary and serves as Greek Independence Day, honoring the start of the 1821 revolution against the Ottoman Empire.
This event was commemorated on March 29th, when several of our parishioners read articles regarding this very special day.
Philoptochos Sisters' Upscale Thrift Sale
March 21, 2026
Success! Thank you to everyone for your donations to our second annual event, and especially to those who made it come together! A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Betty Griffin House, one of our outreach organization recipients.
Living with Purpose
February 28, 2026
Our “Living with Purpose” event brought a powerful message of support and community. Together with the ARC of St. Johns we filled our church with people seeking inspiration to help their children live with purpose. David Egan, our headline speaker, and our supporting speakers provided that inspiration. Thank you to our city, county, and state leaders who supported this event, and thanks to each and everyone who helped us to present this event.
GOYA
January 24, 2026
The Holy Trinity GOYA prepared 50+ meals for the St. Francis House. Roasted chicken, pasta, green beans and bread was delivered to St. Francis House and Port in the Storm (housing-focused program that accommodates men, women and children).
Thank you to our young people who lead by example and are always available to help in any way they can. We are all proud of you!
Field Day
January 24, 2026
Our Parishioners came in and did an amazing job cleaning our church inside and out!
Thank you for sharing your Time, Treasure and Talent! Very grateful for all you do!
Epiphany
January 6, 2026
Epiphany or Theophany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River revealing the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and Christ's divinity. Key traditions include the Blessing of the Waters, where the priest blesses a body of water, often by throwing a cross into it).
Our parish celebrated this event at the Shrimpers and Boat Building Monument, located on the edge of San Sebastian River. Many of our parishioners attended to celebrate this event!
Philoptochos Ladies Mix & Mingle
January 3, 2026
The January 3rd, Philoptochos Ladies Mix & Mingle event was a wonderful success. It was a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, we had fun, shared ideas and laughs, and we even attempted to sing New Year’s carols!
Thank you Kaliroi Parris for hosting. The Dickens Village display was awesome!
Wishing everyone a Blessed and Healthy New Year!
St. Basil the Great
January 1, 2026
The Vasilopita tradition is a New Year's custom involving a special cake with a hidden coin, symbolizing good luck for the recipient in the coming year, tied to St. Basil's generosity; families bless the house, cut slices for Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the poor, and each member from oldest to youngest, hoping to find the coin (flouri).
During this year's blessing, the Sunday school ministry got the coin!
Happy and Healthy New Year!
Christmas Festivities
December 14 and 21, 2025
The Sunday School Christmas carols and pageant were a heartwarming celebration of the holiday
season, with our children bringing the Nativity story to life through song and performance. From the
joyful carols to the beautiful costumes, the event was a true reflection of the spirit of Christmas. A huge
thank you goes to our dedicated Sunday School teachers, whose hard work and commitment made this
event possible. We also want to express our gratitude to the parents for their support, helping to create
a wonderful atmosphere of community.
The Philoptochos ladies held their annual silent auction of gift baskets. The proceeds will benefit our
local charities.
The GOYAns prepared cookie boxes that were delivered to our homebound parishioners.
Metropolis of Atlanta Archangel Michael Awards
December 14, 2025
On December 14th, the Metropolis of Atlanta Archangel Michael Awards were presented to Landen Wilkes and Thomas
Gross. This award is to honor and celebrate Landen and Tom who are living examples of the Orthodox Christian life.
St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
Annual Christmas Open House
December 12, 2025
The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine hosted its annual Christmas open house in historic downtown St. Augustine. Members of our church participated in the celebration.
Later that evening, our church carolers visited our homebound parishioners and sang traditional Christmas carols.