Renovation

"Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly. (Matthew 6:1-4)

It is important to do good works all throughout the year. The following list of charities are a portion of those to whom we donate from St. John's on a regular basis. You can find out more about them by visiting their web sites. Links to some of these charities are in the left margin.

Orthodox Christian Mission Center
OCA Mission Appeal
OCA Charity Appeal
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Project Mexico
International Orthodox Christian Charities
NJ Right to Life
St. Peter's Haven in Clifton

Archangel Gabriel

One of the masterpieces of Byzantine art, this icon shows the Archangel Gabriel as a youth of extreme beauty. His graceful posture and his harmonious gestures combine with the calmness of his face. A narrow ribbon is around the head just back from the brow line, often with a jewel in the middle and with two ends flying at the back. This fillet, or ribbon, signifies the purity, chastity, and incorruptibility of the angels. Gabriel’s function as a messenger is indicated by the walking staff he holds in his left hand, while he makes a gesture of adoration and supplication with his right hand. This icon of Archangel Gabriel is paired with an icon of the Archangel Michael both of which are located in the basilica at the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai, Egypt.