A beautiful resurrection service continued with Liturgy and was followed by a delicious magiritsa prepared by Parish Council. You can view the following videos: Come Receive the Light: youtu.be/-HfOmjOY1xg Gospel & Xristos Anesti: ...

Thank you to the many hands that worked on making the Epitaphio look beautiful!

Eighty children participated in the retreat!

Palm Sunday activities

The Altar boys spent some time on Lazarus Saturday cleaning and preparing the Altar for Holy Week.

Our St. Paul Sunday School held the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival today. We heard from ten students who prepared speeches and shared them with their peers today. Our St. Paul Ladies Philoptochos announced a new initiative to support the students with a scholarship for their participation. Thank ...

Our St Paul Ladies Philoptochos & St Paul GOYA collected 756 books for Cleveland Kid's Book Bank as part of the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Weekend of Service. Thank you to all of the parishioners who donated books and everyone who made this endeavor possible!

“This is the faith of the Orthodox Christians! This is the faith which established the universe!” We celebrated the restoration of the holy icons today on the Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Our St. Paul community hosted the Metropolis Regional HOPE JOY Lenten retreat today. Children from communities around the area learned about the five Sundays of Great Lent, played games, and had a dribbling clinic hosted by our GOYA basketball coaches. Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered ...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the GOYA Grab a Gallon collection. The distilled water you provided has been delivered to a local church in East Palestine for distribution to residents in need

GOYAns returned to deliver the beds they helped build back in October 2022 to families in need

Our GOYAns made 100 Laganes! They made this traditional Lenten snack and watched the movie Man of God (the St. Nektarios movie). It was a wonderful way to prepare for the start of Great Lent.

GOYAns participated in the final Metropolis GOYA basketball tournament hosted by St Nicholas in Pittsburgh PA where all graduating high school seniors were recognized

Our Senior OPA Club hosted the Ste Demetrios Yassou Club with a delicious Agape Luncheon

We enjoyed an inspiring retreat offered by Fr. Alexander Goussetis, Director of Center for Family Care of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. He presented on the theme, “Family and Faith, Growing together in Christ.” Many thanks to Fr. Alex, to all who attended, and to our Philoptochos who sponsored ...

GOYAns enjoyed a Valentine's dance with GOYAns from our sister parishes

Greek School students traveled to Greece visiting the islands

Our GOYAns attended the second Metropolis Regional basketball tournament hosted by St Demetrios Rocky River

Our HOPE | JOY children learned about the feast of Theophany and participated in a dive for the Cross today at the Broadview Heights Rec Center. Then they enjoyed pool time and pizza. Thank you to the families who organized this day and everyone who participated!

Our St. Paul Hellenic Dancers did a wonderful job performing at the Winter Cultural Fest hosted by the Ridge Community Health Center. Thank you to the instructors, parents, and organizers of this wonderful community event!

GOYAns attended the first Metropolis Regional GOYA Basketball tournament hosted by Sts Constantine & Helen in Cleveland Hts.

Our GOYANS and parents expressed their love and appreciation to our Youth Director, Anastasis 'Soci' Phyrillas, for his dedication over this past year of working with them. A beautiful handmade wooden box was filled with notes from all the GOYANS. Soci was surprised and touched with their kindness.

Senior Dancers entertained the residents at Danbury in Broadview Heights for Christmas

Greek School students entertained the congregation with Christmas poems and songs in Greek.

Sunday School students entertained the congregation with Christmas carols.

Senior and Junior dancers entertained the crowd during the pre-game show at the CAVS vs BUCKS game

College students gathered for fellowship and Christmas cookie decorating.

Our GOYAns visited The Avenues of Strongsville to bring the residents some holiday cheer.

A beautiful performance by all Choirs in attendance

Children enjoyed having their picture taken with St Nicholas following the breakfast sponsored by St Paul Ladies Philoptochos

A record number of GOYAns attended the Metropolis GOYA Fall Retreat

GOYAns and their parents helped make 12 beds for children in need.

Junior and Senior dancers attended the FDF hosted by Annunciation Columbus

Members of our Stewardship Committee and parishioners joined in making approximately 500 Hygiene Kits to be mailed to IOCC

Honoring couples celebrating their 50th Anniversary

Parishioners brought back to school items to be donated to assist the students at John Muir Elementary in Parma

Palm folding following Saturday of Lazarus service

GOYAns attended the last Metropolis basketball tournament hosted by St Demetrios Warren

Ladies gathered to learn how to make kotopita

HOPE/JOY children enjoyed an evening of fun, fellowship, and food

GOYAns attend 2nd Metropolis GOYA tournament hosted by Annunciation Cleveland

GOYAns attend Metropolis GOYA basketball tournament hosted by Annunciation Columbus

Children enjoyed their visit with St Nicholas

Guests had their choice to make either spanakopita or tiropita

Families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon with a hayride

GOYAns enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with a cookout at the Johnson home. Congratulations to our newly elected GOYA officers!

Our Senior Fellowship group gathered for their annual Hot Diggity Dog afternoon. Rain, nor heat, nor humidity could keep them away!

GOYAns from the Metropolis gathered to enjoy of sun and fun at the Volleyball Tournament held at The Sandbox Club in Broadview Hts., OH

Our HOPE / JOY families gathered for fellowship and to enjoy some Fall fun!

Father Costas lead this class in making Baklava Saragli

Our Senior Fellowship gathered for their annual Holiday Gala at Carrie Cerino's. A fun time for all!

The November Baking Class put on by our Philoptochos, featuring Bougatsa!

HOPE / JOY families gathered for a festive meal and created hygiene bags that were given to St Herman's.

HOPE / JOY families gathered for some fun Fall crafts, food, campfire, and fellowship. They ended their evening gathering treats from trunks.

Our GOYAns hiked in the Brecksville Reservation, occasionally stopping for fun activities to learn about the life of our patron saint, St. Paul.

The Altar Boys had a great seminar, where they learned about the importance and significance of serving. Following the seminar they had a pizza lunch and went bowling at Seven Hills Lanes

Every year, we designate a Sunday for the youth of our parish to get involved! They greet parishioners, man the candle stands, assist the ushers, pass the trays, read the Epistle and serve in the Altar.

Photos from the Liturgies on the feast of, and the Sunday after, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. "Save, O Lord, Your people and bless Your inheritance; grant victory to the faithful over their adversaries. And protect Your commonwealth, by the power of Your Cross."

The 2019 Greek School year started off with an Agiasmo (Blessing of the Water) service all the students and teachers for a successful year.

The annual Pet Blessing at the soccer fields at St. Paul on the Saturday after the feast of St. Mamas, patron saint of pets and animals.

Another successful Grecian Festival in the books! Photos from the months of preparation, the set-up and the 4-day festival. Thank you to all for your hard work and dedication!

Great Vespers, Orthros and Liturgy were celebrated in honor of St. Peter, and our patron Saint Paul.

2019 Vacation Church School - with the theme this year being the Parables of Jesus. A fun week for the kids, who learned so much!

A beautiful community day at Pine Hills Country Club in Hinckley!

Our GOYAns competed in the GOYA Volleyball Tournament at Sandbox Volleyball. A fun day for all!

Christ is Risen! Christos Anesti! Pictures from Holy Saturday morning, the Resurrection Midnight Liturgy, and the HOPE/JOY Egg hunt and Agapi Vespers

Scenes from Holy Friday at St. Paul...Holy Friday youth retreat, decorating of the Epitaphios and Kouvouklion, Apokathelosis (Taking Down from the Cross) and Lamentations Services

Photos from Palm Sunday Nymphios & Holy Thursday Passion services

Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with His Eminence Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh, who visited and celebrated Palm Sunday with our parish. At the conclusion of the Liturgy, His Eminence read the prayer over Fr. Costas to elevate him too Protopresbyter. Following the blessing, His Eminence blessed the palms ...

Photos from Sunday of Orthodoxy procession at St. Paul, and the Pan-Orthodox Vespers held at Archangel Michael in Broadview Heights.

Photos from the St. Paul Greek School's March 25th program, and the Greek Independence Parade at Annunciation Cleveland

Our GOYA attended and participated in 3 GOYA tournaments this year: our community hosted the first, the second was at Annunciation Cleveland, and the third was at Annunciation in Columbus. We finished the season recognizing our graduating high school seniors. Congratulations!

Sunday School Pageant & Greek School Program

Another successful baking class!

The Men of our parish showed of their culinary skills.

The youth of our parish and their families enjoyed a fun filled afternoon picnic.

Children in grades K - 6 enjoy learning the Greek language and culture through songs, dance, crafts, and more at our Greek School Summer Camp.

Greek School, High School, and College graduates were honored for their achievements. Sunday School students with great attendance received certificate.

Philoptochos prepared a meal which they took to St. Herman's to provide lunch for the needy

Celebrating the completion of Phase I of the Pave the Way Campaign.

A triumphal celebration of the Sunday of Orthodoxy with our Sunday School students.

Thank you to Kim Kontos and her helpers for showing us how to make her delicious paximathia!

Father cut the Vasilopita giving each ministry chair / representative a piece. Congratulations to Tony Colovas who accepted the piece on behalf of Senior Fellowship and received the coin.

Families gathered to enjoy a delicious breakfast and the children were able to spend a moment with St. Nicholas.

The Youth of our parish performed the tasks normally completed by our Parish Council; assisting parishioners at the candle stand, monitoring the candles, ushering, passing the collection tray, and more. So proud of our youth!

Father Costas and some of our Philoptochos ladies visited the Ronald McDonald House in Akron where they are sponsoring two rooms that will e finished in December.

The Stewardship Committee hosted the Community Clambake with Andy Rokakis offering a few words on what St. Paul means to him.

The ladies who attended the May meeting had fun shopping for Touchstone Crystals. A portion of the proceeds were donated to St Paul Ladies Philoptochos.

Children from Kindergarten through 12th grade gathered to learn about Holy Friday and its significance in the Holy Orthodox Church.

Joyce Athanasiou, mother of our Youth Director George Athanasiou, demonstrated how easy it was to make Chocolate Baklava to over 60 participants!

Greek School students sang songs and spoke about the significance of Greek Independence Day

Ladies gathered to learn how to make spanakopita and tiropita

HOPE/JOY children learned about Epiphany and then had a chance to dive for the cross.

Father Costas administered the Oath of Office to the Parish Council members

Father Costas offered a blessing and cut the Vasilopita, giving a piece to each of the ministry leaders thanking them for the dedication to our parish.

Greek School students entertained us with a variety of Greek Christmas carols celebrating the Nativity

Sunday School students told the story of the Nativity.

Our Ladies Philoptochos and guests enjoyed an evening of fellowship and enjoyed the magical performance by Rick Smith Jr.

Our Ladies Philoptochos sponsored Breakfast with St. Nicholas.

Children brought wrapped Christmas gifts for needy children, which were then delivered to the North Royalton Hunger Center. Mayor Bob Stefanik was there to accept the gifts. Sunday School students in 1st/2nd grade were treated to gold chocolate coins left in their shoes.

Members of our Senior Fellowship gathered for fun and fellowship to celebrate Christmas.

Kristina Tartara, author of two children's books, read her newest book to the children who were a part of her book at the Philoptochos meeting. The books are available in our bookstore.

Ladies Philoptochos held their first baking class. Participants learned how to make finikia and enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship!

His Eminence Metropolitan SAVAS led us in Liturgy on Sunday following our 50th Anniversary Banquet

Grand Banquet held to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of St Paul Greek Orthodox Church

Sunday School students performed the duties of parish council and led us in the Epistle and communion prayer readings

Senior Fellowship sponsored a brunch to honor those couples in our parish who have been married 50 years

Greek School students and teachers participated in the Agismo service to beginning their new school year

The relics of St Paul were on display during our Feast Day celebration with His Eminence Metropolitan SAVAS and area clergy

The theme this year was "Stepping Stones in the Divine Liturgy

Those graduating from High School and College were recognized on Graduate Sunday. Congratulations and best wishes to all our graduates as the begin this next chapter of their life!

Children spent a wonderful three days learning to speak and write Greek through games, songs, crafts, and more.

Philoptochos members enjoyed a relaxing end of the year dinner.

Students with Perfect and less than three absences for the whole year and the second half of the year were recognized after Liturgy. A Sunday School family picnic followed.

Xristos Anesti! Christ is Risen! Beautiful Resurrection service followed by the Agape meal.

Children participated in the ringing of the bells during this service.

The Royal Hours service was held, the Epitaphio was decorated, and the youth of our parish participated in the Holy Friday Retreat. The afternoon ended with the Apokathilosis (taking Christ down from the Cross) service.

Mmany volunteers gather to decorate the Epitaphio

Many thanks to the volunteers who dyed eggs in preparation to be handed out following the Resurrection and Agape services.

His Eminence Metropolitan SAVAS was with us for the afternoon Holy Unction service

We begin Holy Week with the first Nymphios Service

The past Parish Council Presidents were honored at the Palm Sunday luncheon.

Sunday School students participated in the palm procession.

Following the Lazarus Saturday service and breakfast, our children and parents gathered to fold palms, prepare candles, and decorate the church for Palm Sunday.

In honor of our 50th Anniversary, Philoptochos sponsored a luncheon fashion show featuring 50 years of Fashion.

We bow to Venerate the Life-giving Cross of our Savior as we reach the half way point of Great Lent.

We were pleased to host the Sunday of Orthodoxy Great Vespers with His Grace, Bishop ANTHONY, Bishop of the Antiochian Diocese of Toledo.

Sunday School children joined the procession of icons following Holy Communion.

Our Greek School students and teachers along with our Senior Hellenic Dancers marched in the Independence Day Parade in Tremont. The dancers also performed during the program that followed.

Greek School students presented a program following Liturgy to celebrate Greek Independence Day.

HOPE/JOY gathered to learn about the Journey through Lent with Father Michael.

The Greek Corner sponsored a Potluck Apokriatiko Glendi.

Father Michael teaches parishioners how to make Prosphora and offers some helpful tips.

GOYAns attended the Metropolis of Pittsburgh Basketball tournament hosted by St. Nicholas in Pittsbugh. Our graduating seniors were recognized on Saturday evening.

HOPE/JOY children gathered for an afternoon of bowling and fellowship.

As part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary since the establishment of our community, we challenged our parish family to pay it forward and find 50 ways we can show kindness and love and to put into action the theme of our Anniversary: "and walk in love, as Christ has loved us." Eph. ...

Godparent/Godchildren prepared themselves to take communion together then enjoyed a delicious luncheon hosted by our GOYAns.

A brief presentation on the Feast of Epiphany was conducted by Father Michael followed by the children "diving" for the cross.

Our parish hosted over 400 GOYAns, coaches and chaperones.

Father Costas cut the Vasilopita following Liturgy, giving a piece to all the ministries. The Hellenic Dancers received the coin. Father Michael cut the Vasilopita during Sunday School, explaing the tradition to the children.

We kicked off our 50th Anniversary with our New Year's Eve Celebration!

Children of our HOPE/JOY group, along with Father Costas and Father Michael visited the residents of Mount Royal Villa to entertain them with Christmas carols.

Our Greek School students entertained us with some Greek Christmas carols.

Sunday school students told the story of the Nativity.

GOYAns gathered for fellowship during the Christmas season for brunch, a meeting and discussion with Father Michael. Thank you to the Wilson family for hosting this fun event!

Despite the cold temperature, an enjoyable evening was had by all!

Thank you to Fr. Joseph and the brotherhood of St. Gregory Palamas Monastery for hosting our regional JOY retreat this afternoon. It was an amazing event enjoyed by all!!!

Our Little Angels (0 - 3 years old) begin meeting on a weekly basis for fun and fellowship.

Individuals share what St. Paul Greek Orthodox Church means to them.

Sunday school students performed the various tasks usually done by Parish Council members.

The youth of our parish and their families gathered for fun and fellowship at our annual Youth Family Picnic.

The Altar Boys gathered to learn about making prosphoro, the various processions that occur during liturgy and finished the afternoon playing lazer tag.

The youth of our parish gathered with their families for an afternoon of fellowship at the annual Youth Family Picnic.

We welcome the students and teachers as we begin a new year of Greek School the an Ayismo service.

We welcome all students to the first day of Sunday School classes!

Father Michael and some GOYAns participated in a pilgrimage to Project Mexico.

Various performance by our dance groups captured by Vicki Douzos.

Many thanks to our volunteers and supporters of our annual Grecian Festival. And to our photographers, Vicki Douzos and Alex Kariotakis.

Our feastday celebration with His Eminence Metropolitan SAVAS

Over 100 students participated in Vacation Church School. The theme was "Journey to the Promise Land".

Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser!

Pictures from Resurrection Service, Agape Vespers and Egg Hunt

Students in grades K-12 participated in the Holy Friday Retreat, while the ladies prepared the Epitaphio and then attended the Taking Down from the Cross Service.

Students in grades 3-6 presented a short speech on a topic about their faith and church. Students in grades 7-12 offered a more in depth perspective on their faith and church based upon a specific chosen topic.

Children made prosforo and learned what the symbols represent in the seal.

Children had an opportunity to dive for the cross while learning about Epiphany.