Orthodoxy 101
These "Windows to Heaven" bring Christ and the Saints to life for Orthodox Christians.
What are icons?
This short word is often heard exclaimed during Greek dancing.
What is OPA?
This is the street address of St. Catherine Church.
What is 5555 S. Yosemite St?
It was established in 1931 as the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Church.
What is the Ladies Philoptochos Society?
This Philoptochos program at both the national and local levels supports teachers and students in underserved areas of our country.
What is Operation Classroom?
The service used for Divine Liturgy on most Sundays was written by this person.
Who is Saint John Chrysostom?
The Greek word for this delicious savory treat means spinach pie.
What is Spanakopita?
This was the name of the founding priest of St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church of Denver.
This is the number one fundraiser for the St. Catherine Chapter of Philoptochos.
What is Tables Extraordinaire?
An annual donation from each chapter on Vasilopita Sunday goes to this charity
What is St Basil's Academy?
At least one of these people must be present at every ordination.
Who is a bishop?
This Greek word means GIVING THANKS and is also celebrated at every Divine Liturgy.
What is EUCHARIST or Ευχαριστια?
For over 40 years St. Catherine church has had this welcoming statement posted in the Fellowship Hall.
What is "There are no strangers here, only friends who have not met"?
This Philoptochos sponsored annual event is held on the first day of Great Lent.
What is Clean Monday Retreat?
This is a National Philoptochos Biennial Luncheon that was sponsored by the Denver Metropolis in 2023
What is Children's Medical Fund?
The tradition of red eggs at Pascha started with this saint.
Who is Saint Mary Magdalene?
There are at least 6 Greek words that mean Love. This one refers to friendship.
What is Φιλια (filia)?
The Royal Doors in front of the altar have an icon depicting this major feast of the Church.
What is the Annunciation of the Theotokos?
This is a yearly financial donation to support Chapter, Metropolis and National Philoptochos
What is annual Stewardship?
This National Philoptochos Fund helps Orthodox families in need.
What is National Philoptochos Social Services?
In 325 AD, this person called the First Ecumenical Council to order.
Who is Saint Constantine the Emperor?
The meaning of the Greek word Διακονια (Diaconia) is something that Philoptochos women are called to do.
What is to Serve?
In 2024 during the 40th Anniversary celebration of our parish this holy gift was given to us by a Greek Orthodox church in California.
What is a holy relic of Saint Catherine?
The teachers and students of this elementary school are the recipients of St Catherine Operation Classroom program
What is Lansing Elementary in Aurora CO?
These are the 4 Philoptochos Chapters in CO.
What are St Catherine (GW Village), St Spyridon (Loveland), Sts Peter and Paul (Boulder), Assumption Cathedral (Denver)?