Our History
October 5, 1980: Sts. Cyril and Methody Eastern Orthodox Church held its official groundbreaking ceremony.
The day was shared by parishioners and friends and Mr. Philip Morrison, who donated four acres of his farmland for the purpose of erecting a church.
Palm Sunday 1981: The first Divine Liturgy was conducted by Father Margetich in the yet to be completed interior of Sts. Cyril and Methody Eastern Orthodox Church.
The first priest of the new church building was Father Steven Kostoff, assigned to the parish from July 1981 to September 1985.
Father George Hretz served as priest from October 1985 to August 1986. From September 1986 to August 1987, parishioners conducted Reader Services one Sunday while the Divine Liturgy was conducted by a visiting priest on the alternate Sunday.
The day was shared by parishioners and friends and Mr. Philip Morrison, who donated four acres of his farmland for the purpose of erecting a church.
Palm Sunday 1981: The first Divine Liturgy was conducted by Father Margetich in the yet to be completed interior of Sts. Cyril and Methody Eastern Orthodox Church.
The first priest of the new church building was Father Steven Kostoff, assigned to the parish from July 1981 to September 1985.
Father George Hretz served as priest from October 1985 to August 1986. From September 1986 to August 1987, parishioners conducted Reader Services one Sunday while the Divine Liturgy was conducted by a visiting priest on the alternate Sunday.
Signing the Antimins at the Levee District
Setting of the cornerstone at the consecration of the parish.
Archbishop KYRILL breaking ground for the new church.
First Liturgy in the New Temple
