Driving Directions
From Boston and points south:
- Travel ROUTE 1 NORTH
- Take the exit for ROUTE 128 (I-95)-WALTHAM/GLOUCESTER and follow the signs for ROUTE 128 (I-95)-PEABODY/GLOUCESTER
- Soon after merging onto the highway, 128 and I-95 will split
- STAY LEFT onto ROUTE 128 NORTH towards GLOUCESTER
- Follow directions from Route 128 North below
From Worcester and points west:
- Travel MASS PIKE (ROUTE 90) EAST
- Take EXIT 14, ROUTE 128 (I-95) NORTH-WALTHAM/GLOUCESTER
- At the 128 and I-95 split in Peabody, STAY LEFT onto ROUTE 128 NORTH towards GLOUCESTER
- Follow directions from 128 North below
From Route 128 North:
- Take EXIT 25A-SALEM/LOWELL STREET/WEST PEABODY
- Follow the exit ramp directly onto ROUTE 114 and continue straight to second light at Wilson Square (4-way intersection)
- Continue straight through lights for 0.3 miles and turn LEFT onto TREMONT STREET
- After 0.4 miles and turn RIGHT onto PALEOLOGOS STREET
Saint Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church will be on your left.
Parking
Parking is in the large lot across the street from the church on your right or in the smaller lot next to the Church at the bottom of Paleologos Street on your left.
DO NOT PARK...
- Where it is legally marked "NO PARKING". You will receive a ticket from Peabody Police Dept.
- In the reserved spots for the New England Market customers. Violators will be towed.
Ministry Resources
ORTHODOX LIFE: MONTHLY BULLETIN
Archives of the St. Vasilios monthly bulletin Orthodox Life. Learn more »
PARISH MINISTRIES BOOKLET
Information about various ministries at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church Learn more »
Orthodox Marketplace
The official online store of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Learn more »
Send an Iconogram
Send a message to a loved one or a friend in celebration of a name day, feast day, or sacrament. Learn more »
Upcoming Events
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Explanation of Hymns Following the Gospel
Apolytikion
The Apolytikion, or “dismissal hymn,” is a short Orthodox hymn that summarizes the meaning of a feast day or honors the saint of the day. Sung at Vespers, Matins, and the Divine Liturgy, it reflects the spiritual theme of the celebration.
Kontakion
A Kontakion is a short Orthodox hymn or “poetic sermon” that reflects the meaning of a feast or sacred theme. Originating in the Byzantine era, it was once a longer hymn, though today only its opening verses are typically sung in worship.
Sunday Worship Services (live streaming on 1st Sunday of the month only)
Orthros at 8:00 am
Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
Memorial Service follows the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy
Special Liturgical Services & Commemorations
Service of Proskomide
The Proskomide, or Office of Oblation, is the preparation service for Holy Communion during the Divine Liturgy. Parishioners may submit names of the living and departed for commemoration by the priest during the service. Please provide names to the sexton in the narthex before Orthros begins.
Artoklasia
Artoklasia, meaning “breaking of bread,” is a special thanksgiving service offered on feast days or family occasions. Celebrated at the end of Divine Liturgy or Great Vespers, it commemorates Christ’s blessing of the five loaves that fed the five thousand. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule an Artoklasia.
Memorial Services & Kollyva
Kollyva, a blessed offering of boiled wheat, is prepared for Memorial Services in remembrance of the departed, especially the 40-day memorial. A Trisagion is a shorter memorial prayer service offered in church or at the gravesite without Kollyva. Please contact the church office at 978-531-0777 to schedule a Memorial Service.
Kollyva for Mercy Meals
Kollyva for the Mercy Meal following a funeral may be ordered through a parishioner volunteer. Please contact Niki at 978-578-7292for information or orders.