We are a Greek Orthodox parish, part of the oldest Christian tradition dating back to 33 A.D., the day of Pentecost.
We trace our roots back to the Apostles and their teachings.
We are a stronghold of the moral, theological, liturgical and spiritual traditions of the Early Church.
We invite you to come and join us to experience the worship of Early Christianity in the modern setting.
St. Barbara’s Apolitikion
Let us honor holy Barbara, the all-seemly one, for she broke the snares of the enemy, and like a sparrow she was delivered from them, with the Cross as her help and her shield.
The Life Of Our Patron Saint
Our Orthodox Faith is full of examples of individuals who have dedicated their lives to God. They endured many forms of torture because of their belief, yet when they were faced with the enormous pressure to deny Christ...
Article about St. Barbara
Our Saint Barbara is a growing parish seeking to serve the spiritual needs of all of its parishioners in Manatee and Sarasota Counties (from Sun City to the Englewood area). Our membership is no longer exclusively Greek, the majority of our Parishioners are American born and many of our faithful are from Eastern Europe and the Middle East.