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The Heritage Room
In this section, we will provide you with information on the century-old legacy that is our parish. In addition, there are invaluable resources about the Orthodox Christian faith: its teachings, and its way of life. This section gets its name from the Heritage Room located in our church building, that has a pictured history of our parish based on each decade our parish has existed.
About Orthodoxy
An ever-growing number of persons from various backgrounds are becoming interested in the Orthodox Church. These individuals are discovering the ancient faith and rich traditions of the Orthodox Church. They have been attracted by its mystical ... Read more...
Our Patron Saints
This great and renowned sovereign of the Christians was the son of Constantius Chlorus (the ruler of the westernmost parts of the Roman empire), and of the blessed Helen. He was born in 272, in (according to some authorities)... Read more...
Parish History
The present edifice of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at 1001 East Wyomissing Boulevard represents the end of a long and interesting story that began more than 100 years ago by a handful of Greek immigrants... Read more...
Consecration
A four-day visit by His Eminence Metropolitan Maximos to the congregation of Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church left a lifetime of memories for parishioners and renewed the spiritual life of the community... Read more...
Clergy History
In the early 1900's, there were very few Greek Orthodox priests serving in this country. Those few sere mostly celibates (not having families ties) who were able to relocate and serve far away from home. There were a only a few... Read more...
Past Presidents of Our Church
During the first 90 years of our parish's history, we have been blessed to have a wonderful group of individuals guiding the growth and ministries in our parish. They make-up the Parish Council and the St. Xenia Ladies Philoptochos Society... Read more...
The Greek Immigrants in Reading, PA
The two alphabetical indexes subsequent to this page are representative of the Immigrants who arrived in Reading, Pa. through Ellis Island N.Y. between 1892 - 1924 & the ships that brought them to our shores... Read more...
