Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
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The parish, part of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey under Bishop Apostolos, has deep local roots dating to an initial 1980 meeting and 1981 charter; its current sanctuary—designed by Greg Dragas—held its first Divine Liturgy on Palm Sunday 1997, and the original roller rink now serves as the fellowship hall named for founding pastor Fr. George I. Paulson and Presbytera Evangeline. Visitors will find the church open for prayer Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with matching office hours, an on-site bookstore, and extensive online resources including livestreamed services, an iCalendar feed, and active Facebook and YouTube channels. The parish provides clear pathways for newcomers with a Welcome Packet and membership expectations (baptism/chrismation and a stewardship pledge), while offering robust Christian education (Sunday classes after Divine Liturgy) and community events like the Pan Orthodox Cross Dive and Camp Good Shepherd. Since January 2012 Fr. John Manuel has served as Proistamenos and the parish reports significant growth under his leadership.
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Virginia Beach, VAWorship Style
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- Name:Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
- Website URL:https://www.stnicksgoc.org
- Summary:The parish, part of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey under Bishop Apostolos, has deep local roots dating to an initial 1980 meeting and 1981 charter; its current sanctuary—designed by Greg Dragas—held its first Divine Liturgy on Palm Sunday 1997, and the original roller rink now serves as the fellowship hall named for founding pastor Fr. George I. Paulson and Presbytera Evangeline. Visitors will find the church open for prayer Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with matching office hours, an on-site bookstore, and extensive online resources including livestreamed services, an iCalendar feed, and active Facebook and YouTube channels. The parish provides clear pathways for newcomers with a Welcome Packet and membership expectations (baptism/chrismation and a stewardship pledge), while offering robust Christian education (Sunday classes after Divine Liturgy) and community events like the Pan Orthodox Cross Dive and Camp Good Shepherd. Since January 2012 Fr. John Manuel has served as Proistamenos and the parish reports significant growth under his leadership.
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Last updated: 4/10/2026