"Holy Cross" Romanian Orthodox Church
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About our Priest
Father Gheorghe Calciu-Dumitreasa understood his mission as pastor of souls in both dimensions: as a restless guide for the reunion with Holy Ghost of his fellows and as a social fighter of our times.
Father Calciu is one of those anti-communism fighters who confessed their belief in the national idea and in Christ, with their own blood. He endured 21 years in prison under communists (1948-1964, 1979-1984), experiencing the fury of the hell of "reeducation" in the students' prison from Pitesti. His name is mentioned - with the respect and surprise raised by those who are risen from the death in the theological sense - in the writings about "Pitesti Hell" of the regretted Dumitru Bacu (1925-1997) and of the admirable Dumitru Gh. Bordeianu, two of those who suffered together with the student in medicine- at that time - Calciu. ... (view the entire text) |
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Parish Contacts
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Address: 5150 Leesburg Pike Alexandria VA 22302
Directions: From I-95, turn right to the Washington Beltway (I-9495 west); go along the beltway, over the Potomac, leaving Maryland and reaching Virginia, up to Exit 47 (Route 7 Leesburg Pike - east towards Falls Church, not towards Tysons Corner). Go down Leesburg Pike about 6 miles The Church is on the left, opposite a chain of high-rise buildings and the Skyline Mall.
Telephone: (571) 830-6144
E-mail Web Admin: admin@sfantacruce.org
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Service Hours
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Saturdays 7PM-9PM - Vespers
Sundays 9:30AM-1PM - Matins and Holy Liturgy
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Church Projects and Special Announcements
If you wish to make donations, please contact our priest. Do not forget, any donations you make are tax deductible, our church confirms the amount you have donated with an official letter. Thank you for helping our church. We are happy to announce you that our church has finalized the process of purchasing 3 acre lot in Potomac, MD where we will build a more spacious church for our community. If you would like to participate in this effort with your expertise, donations or volunteer work please contact us at admin@sfantacruce.org. Thank you for your help 
Have you ever wanted to help us, but just couldn't afford to? By using this market place you will shop and we will receive donation from the stores. This is a win-win situation please try it out. This can help us build our church much sooner than we expect. Thank you for your support! |
December 12, 2007: A Winter Song. A benefit concert to support the Project of Building The New Romanian Orthodox Church “Saint Andrew” in Potomac, Maryland For more details about this event click here . February 10th, 2007: Sofia Vicoveanca Concert . Featuring acclaimed artist Sofia Vicoveanca. For more details about this event click here . December 17, 2006: Christmas Customs organized by our church. For more details about this event click here . Discover Romania and its Christmas Traditions. December 8th, 2006: O Holy Night - Romanian Christmas Carols. Featuring acclaimed artist Lia Lungu accompanied by Romulus Cruceanu. For more details about this event click here . October 1st, 2006: Romanian Festival . Don't miss a great opportunity to taste the Romanian culture. For more details about this event click here . Bring your friends along to this Romanian day -rain or shine- we will be there having fun! September 17, 2006: The Celebration of Holy Cross Day . For more details about this event click here . Aug 26 and 27, 2006: The Visit of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel in our parish. For more details about this event click here . May 21, 2006: Romanian Picnic by Potomac River organized by our church. For more details about this event click here . December 18, 2005: Christmas Party organized by our church. For more details about this event click here . Discover Romania and its Christmas Traditions. Nov 13th, 2005: Romanian Concert Featuring Romanian Artist in Washington DC is organized by our church. For more details about this event click here . Oct 2nd, 2005: Romanian Picnic by Potomac River organized by our church. For more details about this event click here . September 18, 2005: The Celebration of Holy Cross Day and the 39th church anniversary. For more details about this event click here . May 22, 2005: Romanian Picnic by Potomac River organized by our church. For more details about this event click here . |
Stolar Fees
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Memorial: $50 members - $75 non members
Funeral: $200 members - $300 non members Wedding: $300 members - $400 non members Baptism: $250 members - $300 non members The annual parish membership is $150. Students & retirees will pay only $65. |
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