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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St. Photios’ Book of Needs

The Book of Needs is a page on our website detailing important needs for the parish.  If you can supply any of these, or sponsor their purchase, let us know!

  1. Communion Wine (Kagor, St. John’s Commandaria, Mavrodaphne, St. Anthony Monastery wine, etc.)
  2. Charcoal for censer
  3. Large communion cloths (red or burgundy)
  4. Large bowl for antidoron (red if possible)
  5. Butane lighters (large and long)
  6. Chalice cover sets (
  7. 2+ Candle stands
  8. Seven branched Lampstand (for altar)

 

 

St. Photios the Great
Orthodox Church

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

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