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Holy Trinity Orthodox Church | Welcome
Description
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Pottstown was established in the year 1928, a time of great turbulence and uncertainty in the historical development of the Orthodox Church in America. But the vision and determination of the small group of faithful in Pottstown was clear and certain. The people desired to have a House of Worship in their own immediate community. The distance to the nearest Orthodox parishes (Philadelphia, Reading, Chester) seriously hampered the full participation and practice of Orthodox life.
Thus, on January 21, 1928, in the home of Thomas Seniuk (435 South St), concrete steps were initiated to establish a local parish. At the first meeting, temporary officers were elected, monthly dues were set at $2 per member, and all members were assessed $100 towards the building fund. In February, additional officers were elected, and in the same month the newly formed group held its first church dinner to raise funds for a church building.
On March 25, 1928, the Very Reverend George Popoff of Reading, PA served the first Divine Liturgy for the fledgling parish at the home of Alexander Poplawsky. Thereafter, Father George cared for the new parish until a permanent pastor was secured. On April 28 the faithful decided to name their parish in honor of the Holy Trinity. On June 19 the first permanent pastor, Reverend Nicholas Kovalchukoff, was assigned. Father Nicholas celebrated the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and Feast Days at the home of Thomas Seniuk until December.
Languages
English
Contact
- Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
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- Pottstown PA
- United States 19464
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- +1.6103234183
