The Evangelist Luke Orthodox Mission Church (ELOMC) offers a unique experience of Orthodoxy. As a Orthodox Christian mission, we focus on learning and growing in our faith. To promote this learning and growing environment, we encourage participation and feedback on what our parishioners experience to advance their growth in Christ.
Since the ELOMC will be a new experience for many, we wanted to provide a list of “Facts” about us.
What are the languages used during service?
The services are predominately in English. Greek is included as well with a few Slavonic phrases.
What Liturgical tradition is expressed during worship?
Fr. Gregory is trained in the Byzantine Orthodox tradition. Therefore, the liturgical style will be predominately Byzantine. However, since the Mission is overseen by the Russian Church Abroad, liturgical elements from the Slavonic tradition have been incorporated in worship.
What Liturgical Calendar will ELOMC follow?
The ELOMC is part of the Russian Church Abroad (ROCOR) and follows the “Traditional” or Julian Orthodox Calendar. This means is that liturgically, we are thirteen days behind the Western Calendar. It's understandable that it may take a little getting used to this practice.
Where does ELOMC meet for worship?
The ELOMC meets at 6 Windsor Hill Rd., Highland, NY 12528 in the upstairs loft of the barn on Fr. Gregory and Presvytera Alexis' property. When you come to our address, go around the barn to your right and you will see the stairs in the back leading up to the Chapel.
What time are Services?
ELOMC meets three times during the course of the month: Weekly services are held each Wednesday at 6:45am and Saturday at 5:15pm for Great Vespers. The Divine Liturgy is held each third Sunday of the month and begins with the Hours at 9:30am with the Divine Liturgy to follow immediately after.
Are there any specific items the ELOMC needs right now?
As a Mission parish has many needs, we depend on contributors and benefactors to help us pay our bills and expenses associated with the liturgy. Whatever you offer from the heart is greatly appreciated.
Is the ELOMC setup to take financial contributions?
Yes! Go to the "Donation" tab above on our website. Thank you for that!
Additionally, ELOMC maintains a bank account with Chase Bank. For those that may want to make ongoing electronic contributions, our account information is: Routing No. 022300173; Account No. 231978773. Checks can be mailed to: ELOMC, c/o Fr. Gregory Patsis, 6 Windsor Hill Rd., Highland, NY 12528. As an incorporated religious organization all contributions and donations to the ELOMC are tax-deductible.
Can I get more information?
Certainly!
Please call us at: (845) 475-5673 or email us at info@elomc.org. We have set up a convenient "Contact Us" on top of our website.
Peace and blessings in the Risen Lord!
Fr. Gregory and the Koinovia (Brethren) of the Evangelist Luke Orthodox Mission Church