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A brief history of our parish

Our community began when a handful of families committed themselves to the establishment of an Orthodox parish in Northern Colorado. They held their first service on November 25, 2001 and in those first years a relatively small number of Christians called Saint Spyridon home. However, their dedication, sacrifice, and love for Jesus bore fruit. Soon, the community began to blossom and in time after several moves our parish planted itself in our home at 29th Street. We held our first service here on August 5, 2018. Today we are a vibrant and growing community of several hundred. Yet our focus on loving God and loving one another remains. This means our commitment to caring for the community around us and even those far away is a part of our identity. We hope that you too will find your home at Saint Spyridon where we endeavor each day to form an Orthodox community where people find transformation in Jesus Christ. 

Who is saint spyridon?

Saint Spyridon, also known as Spyridon of Trimythous, is a revered saint in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. He was born in Cyprus in the 4th century and is particularly venerated in the Greek Orthodox Church.

Saint Spyridon is often remembered for his humility, piety, and miraculous acts. He began as a shepard, and continued to wear his humble straw hat even a as bishop. One of the most famous accounts of his miracles is the story of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. It is said that Spyridon, a simple shepherd before becoming a bishop, attended the council and defended the doctrine of the Holy Trinity using a physical analogy. According to the story, he held a brick in his hand, and it miraculously turned into three separate pieces, symbolizing the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Many churches and monasteries are dedicated to Saint Spyridon, and his legacy continues to be an integral part of Orthodox Christian veneration and devotion. His feast day is celebrated on December 12 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.