The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England is affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New England. It is on a secluded campus in residential Brookline, close to the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. It is one of several communities across New England and offers a place to worship and celebrate.
This beautiful and simple church is located on the corner of Washington street and North Avenue in the middle of historic downtown Natick. Founded in 1919, Albanian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation offers street-side parking for those attending the weekly 10 am worship services. The clean, white siding and deeply stained wooden doors welcomes those who pass by to stop and admire its quaint appearance and the gold crosses that top the church.
The Armenian Church of the Holy Translators is located in downtown Framingham. The Church is part of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. and is a parish of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, which was established in 1898.
Originally, members of this church began gathering for worship in parishioners' homes. In September 1998, the Sisters of St. Joseph at Bethany Hill in Framingham offered the parish space. In November 2001, the parish purchased the former Park Street Baptist Church, where members continue to gather today.
The spiritual leader of the church is Pastor Rev. Fr. Krikor A. Sabounjian. The church holds breakfasts, pot luck dinners, and Wednesday night discussions. There is a youth group for ages 8-12, and an Armenian School.
This Russian Orthodox Church is difficult to find, located down a wooded driveway off Edgell Road. It was established here on Feb. 15, 2008, and renovations began May 22 the same year. It is hoped that donations will cover the cost of future renovations and remodeling so that the church can grow and expand.
Services: Saturday, 6 pm, for all-night vigil; Sunday, 9:30 am for hours, followed by divine liturgy; Wednesday, 7 pm, reading of Akathist to St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco the Wonderworker and Akathist to the Most Holy Theotokos.
For more information, contact Vadim Pismenny, parish priest and rector.