St. Photios the Great Orthodox Church

Orthodox Christianity in Florence, Coolidge, Blackwater, Cactus Forest, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Arizona


Russian Orthodoxy in the Florence/Coolidge, AZ area

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New Visitor Information

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If you are a newcomer - welcome!
Here you will find what you can expect
on your first visit!

Driving Directions

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Map with the door to door directions to go from your house to God's house in the shortest possible time.

Giving at St. Photios

Giving
Tithing and generosity form the backbone of the Christian spiritual life - the only antidote to materialism for responsible, adult Christians.

Children in Church

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If you want to raise children in the Church, they have to be in the Church.
No kiddie church here.

First Steps for Inquirers

First Steps
Every journey begins at the beginning. Take the first life steps in a new direction. Find out how!

Help those suffering in Ukraine

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All funds gathered will be forwarded to Met. Onuphry of Kiev and All Ukraine and Met. Arseny of the Svyatogorsky Monastery so that these funds may benefit those in the greatest need.

St. Photios the Great
Orthodox Church

PO Box 131
Valley Farms, AZ 85191
(928) 910-2186

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