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DATES & TIMES

Saturday, September 19: 12:00pm-11:00pm
Vespers Service will be celebrated at 5:00pm in the Cathedral. Everyone is welcomed.

Sunday, September 20: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Matins will be served in the Cathedral at 9:00am. The Hierarchal Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00am. His Grace, Bishop IRINEU Duvlea will officiate the service, assisted by Cathedral clergy. We sincerely encourage anyone interested to join us for this central service of the Orthodox Christian Church. Services are offered in both English and Romanian languages.

LOCATION
Saint George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral and Cultural Center. Centrally located in Southfield, at 18405 West Nine Mile Rd, 48075. The Cathedral is just west of the Nine Mile / Lodge Fwy service drive. Please click on the "Directions" menu to the left for more details.

ADMISSION & PARKING
We are doing our best to make this annual fundraiser as affordable as possible for the general public and families alike. Admission is only $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children (ages 6-12) and FREE for children 5 years and younger.

Parking is FREE in both the Cathedral parking lots and the adjacent lot (owned by Kaufman Funeral Home). If other parking is necessary, attendants will direct you to nearby, off-street parking options. We ask that all patrons be courteous and respectful of the Cathedral's property and any adjacent properties. Trash containers will be available for your convenience.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Other attractions include a special museum & costume display; guided tours of the
Cathedral interior; "Buna's Bakery", filled with an assortment of fresh, homemade pastries, nut-rolls and more; 

Our Children's play area is sure to be a hit with the little ones! Purchase a wristband that will give your child unlimited access to our giant slide and moon bouncer, face-painting, and more. Also, we are excited to welcome live ponies and horses on Sunday afternoon! Children and adults can purchase rides for a small fee and take a trip around the yard on a real horse or pony!

Be sure to visit our gift-shop... purchase books on a variety of Orthodox and Cultural topics, as well as bibles, crosses, icons for your home, prayer ropes, music CDs, etc. Don't forget to pick up a special souvenir t-shirt with popular Romanian phrases like "Got Tuica", "Everybody Loves a Romanian Girl" and more, when you visit our AROY (young adult organization) t-shirt shop!

New this year, we are expanding the venue with a select group of artists and vendors who will display their work and give you the opportunity to make purchases from popular brands like "Beijo" hand-bags and MaryKay cosmetics, as well as unique works of art, jewelry and more in the marketplace area! While checking out the vendor booths, be sure to order freshly prepared "clatite" (romanian-style crepes), a hot cup of coffee or try one of our famous "placinte cu branza" (fresh doughnut with cheese filling) at the outdoor "Gradina Cafe"

Learn about
the organizations and opportunities of life within the Cathedral parish. We are happy to answer questions about faith-related issues, as well as explain what parish auxiliaries such as the Cathedral Choir, Ladies Auxiliary, Adult Education program, etc offer! Commit yourself to enriching your child's life by enrolling them in our Sunday School program, or speak with Fr Laurence Lazar, the Dean of the Cathedral about becoming a parish member!

Book your next special event or party at the Cathedral Cultural Center after visiting our display and speaking with a staff member. We offer an elegant, affordable venue that will be perfect for a memorable occasion.


 

 

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