Altar Boy & Myrrh Bearer Servers

Altar Boys

To serve in the Holy Altar is to stand at the very heart of the Church’s worship, and the Altar Boys Ministry gives young men that sacred privilege. This ministry invites boys to actively participate in the Divine Liturgy by serving alongside the clergy in a role that is both an honor and a responsibility. Through service, instruction, and consistent participation, altar servers develop a deep reverence for Orthodox worship and a personal connection to the sacred life of the Church. The ministry cultivates discipline, responsibility, and spiritual maturity in young men who are learning what it means to offer themselves in service to God. Serving in the altar provides a perspective on worship that few will ever experience, and it often becomes one of the most formative parts of a young man’s faith journey. Through this ministry, boys grow into young men who understand the beauty and significance of what happens at the altar.

Myrrh Bearers

Just as the Myrrh Bearing Women were among the most faithful witnesses of the Resurrection, this ministry calls young women to that same spirit of devotion and service. The Myrrh Bearing Girls Ministry gives young women the opportunity to actively participate in the worship life of the Church while growing in their understanding of Orthodox traditions and practices. Participants develop a deeper appreciation for the Divine Liturgy, build meaningful friendships, and grow in confidence as they discover their own role within the life of the Church. The ministry nurtures reverence, spiritual maturity, and a genuine love for worship in young women who are still forming their faith. Serving here is both an honor and an invitation, a chance to follow in the footsteps of some of the most courageous women in the history of the Church. Through this ministry, young women grow closer to Christ while discovering the beauty and depth of their Orthodox heritage.