glory to jesus christ ♱ glory forever
St. Sophia Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church
Reverend Matthew Schroeder – Pastor
8312 White Oak Road, Garner NC 27529
919-376-8099
mail.stsophiaugcc@gmail.com
It is with a heavy heart, but with confidence in God’s love and resignation to His holy will, that we must announce that our father, +Archpriest Mark Shuey passed away Sunday, August 9th. Please remember him and his family in your prayers at this difficult time.
Donate to Fr. Mark’s Internment – Click for More Information
Our weekly services and events
Schedule of Divine Services
St. Sophia is a Catholic church in full communion with the Pope of Rome. As such all Catholics properly disposed my receive communion. Attendance at the Sunday Divine Liturgy fulfills one’s obligation.
- August 20, 2026 четвер/Thursday 5 PM Служба Божа/Divine Liturgy
- August 21, 2026 п’ятниця/Friday 5 PM Служба Божа/Divine Liturgy
- August 22, 2026 субота/Saturday
- 10 AM Служба Божа/Divine Liturgy
- 5:30 PM Vespers/ Вечірня
- August 23, 2026 Неділя/ Sunday 13-А
НЕДІЛЯ ПІСЛЯ ЗІСЛАННЯ СВ. ДУХА (ГЛАС 4) ВІДАННЯ УСПІННЯ/ 13TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (TONE 4) LEAVETAKING OF DORMITION- 8:30 AM Divine Liturgy (English)
- 10:30 AM Служба Божа (українською)
- Сповідь / Confession: 20 хвилин до кожної Літургії / 20 minutes before each Liturgy
Where It All Began
Welcome to Our Parish
With the completion of our church in 2022, two Ukrainian Greek-Catholic parishes in the greater Raleigh area combined into one. It is the uniting of St. Volodymyr and Olha, traditionally celebrated in the Ukrainian language, and St. Nicholas Mission, traditionally in English, that has given birth to St. Sophia. The new church is built on the same property originally purchased by St. Volodymyr and Olha. We are part of the St. Josaphat Eparchy of Parma, Ohio, under the leadership of Bishop Bohdan Danylo.
We hope you will come to see us and experience worship in our new church as a young parish!
her story, His plan
Who is St. Sophia
Sophia raised three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Agape, in Italy during the reign of Hadrian (117-138 A.D). Word of their life in God reached the Emperor, who, hearing they were in Rome, sent soldiers to bring them before him.
Faith, who was twelve years old, was brought to him first. She boldly condemned his shameless deeds and plots against Christians. The infuriated Emperor had her mercilessly beaten.
Next, Hope, confessing Christ as steadfastly as Faith, was beaten and cast into a raging furnace, but its fire went out upon touching her. She, too, died by the sword, giving thanks to God.
Agape was only nine years old, but was just as courageous and tenacious as her sisters. She was hung on a gallows and chained. She was then thrown into a furnace, from which she was delivered by an angel, and finally, beheaded.
Sophia rejoiced in spirit to see her daughters in the abodes of the rightous, but sorrow overwhelmed her heart. Her soul returned to God a few days later at her daughters’ tomb.
On the 17th of Semptember, we celebrate their memories.
Worship With Us
Enjoy the Divine Liturgy and other liturgical services with our community.
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Address
8312 White Oak Road, Garner NC 27529
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Phone
919-376-8099
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mail.stsophiaugcc@gmail.com