Theophany

From basil blessings inside the church to the casting of the cross into the Schuylkill River, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church marked Theophany with prayer, tradition, and a renewed sense of community.

Despite light snowfall, parishioners from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church gathered on the snowy banks of the Schuylkill River to observe the Epiphany tradition. Joining friends and fellow worshippers, they participated in services to honor…

Did you know there’s a long tradition of celebrating Epiphany on the Delaware River in Philadelphia? It all started back in 1965 when a cross was ceremonially thrown into the waters with a ribbon attached…

Jeffersonville, PA – Epiphany Day was commemorated yesterday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church and then along the Schuylkill River. Led by their spiritual leader, Father Peter Thornberg, the parishioners were blessed and received holy…

Jeffersonville, PA – Parishioners from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church visited the banks of the Schuylkill River on January 6, as part of the 13th anniversary of Epiphany Day services. Fr. Peter J. Thornberg hosted…

Jeffersonville – Valley Forge, PA – The banks of the Schuylkill River attracted parishioners from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church yesterday. It was the 11th anniversary of Epiphany Day services along just down the road…

Valley Forge, PA – Ten years later, St. Sophia continues to host this annual Orthodox tradition along the Schuylkill River, which is just minutes from the church. Yesterday, parishioners gathered after Epiphany Day church services along the…

Valley Forge, PA – The Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany) was hosted yesterday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Following church services, Father Peter Thornberg and a group of parishioners drove to…

Valley Forge, PA – Epiphany Day was commemorated yesterday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church and then along the Schuylkill River. Led by their spiritual leader, Father Peter Thornberg, the parishioners were blesses and received…