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The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO

Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO SC051948 fosters ecclesiastical services for spiritual growth, supports the poor with emergency burial costs and aims to celebrate the Nigg Parish Church's Bicentennial Anniversary with an Orthodox Divine Liturgy in 2029.

Join us for a parish trip to St. Andrews on Sunday 19 July. Together we will share fellowship, attend the Matins and Divine Liturgy at The Orthodox Community of St. Andrew, explore this historic town, and enjoy time as a community rooted in faith and Orthodox tradition. Please use this form to let us know who is coming, your contact details, and any travel needs. Your response helps us plan transport, timings, and activities, so everyone feels welcome and included. Departure &amp; Return notes:Meet-Up location: Starbucks at Union SquareMeet-Up time: 8:00 am.Departure time: 8.30 am.Return time: 20:00 pm.

Trip to St. Andrews - Sunday July 19th.

Join us for a relaxed fundraising BBQ in support of Nigg Parish Church and The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Matthew Aberdeen. Turn up any time that suits you to enjoy good food, friendly company, and summer time together as a wider Orthodox community. 🍽️ Your presence helps us continue worship and outreach that keep our faith and heritage alive for all generations. Please complete this form to let us know you&rsquo;re coming, how many are in your company &amp; if you&rsquo;ll bring anything to share. ❤️

Fundraising BBQ for Nigg Parish Church

Select Add +, in order to be able to share the names of&nbsp;beloved ones&nbsp;who have fallen asleep for commemoration. In the Orthodox Church, there is an important and long-standing tradition of praying for our departed sisters and brothers. On the Saturday of Souls, the Saturday before Meatfare Sunday and the Saturday before Pentecost, the faithful offer kollyva. Kollyva is a sweet offering made primarily from wheat and includes raisins, nuts, pomegranate, cinnamon, and icing sugar. It is often formed in the shape of a mound to resemble a grave and decorated with the sign of a cross. Each family is invited to bring a prayerfully prepared kollyva dish on the Saturday of Souls and place it in front of the icon of our Lord. Candles are lit and inserted in the kollyva dish. Toward the end of the Liturgy, the service with the special memorial hymns and supplications is chanted. The priest will call out the names of those who have fallen asleep. Everyone then chants together, &ldquo;Memory eternal.&rdquo;&nbsp; After the service, the faithful distribute kollyva, and then family and friends visit the grave site of their beloved who have fallen asleep. If a priest is present, it is customary for him to conduct a Trisagion service and also pour some kollyva (and wine, depending on the custom) on the grave site. Kollyva is an image of the Resurrection. The wheat, planted in the earth and grows into something new, symbolises those who have passed on in the expectation of revival. As the Apostle Paul explains: &ldquo;So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in corruption. It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body&rdquo; (1 Corinthians 15:42-44).

Saturday of the Souls Memorial Service (Ψυχοσάββατο)

Help us celebrate Nigg Parish Church&#39;s Bicentennial Anniversary with an Orthodox Divine Liturgy, 200 years after the church had its inaugural service in 1829.Nigg Parish Church is one of Aberdeen&#39;s Historic Landmarks, that is built in 1828/9 by local Architect John Smith.&nbsp;Your donation directly fuels our mission of preserving Faith and Heritage. Join us now with your supportive contribution 🚀 Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO (SC051948) is regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator.

Help us celebrate Nigg Parish Church's Bicentennial Anniversary with an Orthodox Divine Liturgy, 200 years after the church had its inaugural service in 1829.Nigg Parish Church is one of Aberdeen's Historic Landmarks, that is built in 1828/9 by local Architect John Smith. Your donation directly fuels our mission of preserving Faith and Heritage. Join us now with your supportive contribution 🚀Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO (SC051948) is regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator.

Nigg Parish Church

Explore our Virtual Library of previously loved Orthodox Books and access titles on faith, theology, and spiritual life. Deepen your understanding of the Orthodox Theology from home, and read entirely at your own pace. Once you finish, you can choose to keep the book forever or re-donate it back to the library to let other parishioners enjoy it. Supporting the Reinstatement of Nigg Parish Church Your donation directly supports the reinstatement of Nigg Parish Church by The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO (SC051948). Together, we are establishing our own Temple of worship, growing our community, and preserving our Holy Faith and Scottish Heritage. Important Notice for BuyersThis is a virtual community library of second hand books offered by participating donors. Books are not stored at the church but at participating donors&#39; address.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Local Collection: Upon making your donation, the parish secretariat will connect you with the book&#39;s current keeper via email to arrange a hand-over at your convenient location, date and time.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Postal Delivery: If you require delivery within the UK, please ensure you select the UK Postage Add-On and provide your full shipping address.</li></ul>

Explore our Virtual Library of previously loved Orthodox Books and access titles on faith, theology, and spiritual life. Deepen your understanding of the Orthodox Theology from home, and read entirely at your own pace. Once you finish, you can choose to keep the book forever or re-donate it back to the library to let other parishioners enjoy it.Supporting the Reinstatement of Nigg Parish ChurchYour donation directly supports the reinstatement of Nigg Parish Church by The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO (SC051948). Together, we are establishing our own Temple of worship, growing our community, and preserving our Holy Faith and Scottish Heritage.Important Notice for BuyersThis is a virtual community library of second hand books offered by participating donors. Books are not stored at the church but at participating donors' address.Local Collection: Upon making your donation, the parish secretariat will connect you with the book's current keeper via email to arrange a hand-over at your convenient location, date and time.Postal Delivery: If you require delivery within the UK, please ensure you select the UK Postage Add-On and provide your full shipping address.

Virtual Library of Orthodox Books

Your monthly support provides reliable funding for ongoing initiatives that help St. Matthew Parish continue liturgical and ecclesiastical services, support the poor with emergency burial costs and restore Nigg Parish Church as our place of worship 🌟 Join our community of supporters and make a positive impact on our community 🚀

Your monthly support provides reliable funding for ongoing initiatives that help St. Matthew Parish continue liturgical and ecclesiastical services, support the poor with emergency burial costs and restore Nigg Parish Church as our place of worship 🌟Join our community of supporters and make a positive impact on our community 🚀

The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO

The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Matthew Aberdeen SCIO

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Trip to St. Andrews - Sunday July 19th.

Fundraising BBQ for Nigg Parish Church

Saturday of the Souls Memorial Service (Ψυχοσάββατο)

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