Saint Athanasius

Holy Synod of St Athanasius Congregation is an autonomous Eastern Orthodox Church, Affiliated With apostolic Orthodox church of Russia.

It’s line of apostolic succession descends from the Eastern Orthodox Russian Church.

The church holds itself to be fully Christian and fully Orthodox, maintaining the seven sacraments and apostolic succession.

HSSAC’s belief is based and committed to the Nicene creed and practices open communion for all Christians who acknowledge the real presence of Christ in Eucharist.

It has established spiritual, educational and social programs designed to feed those who are in need.

Its dedication courage and love of service to Christ is through serving His people.

Hierarchy

Archbishop Maximus Hanna

Primate of Holy Synod of ST Athanasius Congregation In America & The Middle East + Member of Holy Synod of Apostolic Orthodox Church in Russia
Dean of ST Athanasius Institute For Patristic Theology.

Apostolic Orthodox Church of Russia is affiliated with his Holiness Bartholomeus I

Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch

Archbishop Gregory Mikhnov-Vaitenko

Primate of the Apostolic Orthodox Church in Russia (AOC).

Sermons

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Mar 29, 2023

What are the signs that proof I have genuine faith in God & His Son Jesus Christ?

The New Testament has a definite affirmative answer to this question in the first epistle of John chapter 4:7 "Whoever loves is born of God, and he who does not love does not know God." The definitive evidence that you have faith in God is that you hav...

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Apr 03, 2023

How To Be an Effective Witness for Christ?

Witnessing is much more than just telling others about Christ. That is definitely part of it, but more than that it is "being" a witness for Him. The best way to teach others about Christ and to make them desire to have Jesus in their own lives is to l...