Welcome to
St. Athanasios.
A living Greek Orthodox community centered on worship, shaped by tradition, and rooted in love, serving the Paramus area since 1921.
“This is the house of God and the gate of heaven.” Genesis 28:17
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Rooted in Orthodoxy.
Open to everyone.
The Orthodox Church is the ancient Christian faith lived through worship, prayer, Scripture, sacrament, and a life of love. Its beautiful services invite every person to encounter Christ and grow in communion with God.
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Sunday is only the beginning
The weekly cycle of services creates a living rhythm for the whole year. Join us throughout the week to get in sync with the “heartbeat” of the Church.
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Orthodox resources
Daily Readings App
The Daily Readings App on your mobile device is the easiest way to access the day's Bible readings prescribed by the Lectionary of the Greek Orthodox Church. The app also lets you read the lives of the saints or look up fasting guidelines for each day right on your device.
Life together
Find your place in parish life.
This week at St. Athanasios
Gather, pray, belong.
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Parish fundraiser · Saturday, November 14
Beefsteak Dinner & Dance
Join us for dinner, fellowship, music by DJ Yorgo, and dancing. All proceeds benefit the Christos M. Cotsakos Community Center Restoration Fund.
- Time
- 7:00–11:00 PM · Cash bar
- Location
- Christos M. Cotsakos Community Center
- Event
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
Questions? (201) 368-8881 · info@stathanasiosnj.org
Parish fundraiser · Advent & Nativity
Christmas Cheer
Support our community Christmas card
Each year our parish family sends one Christmas card to the whole community. Add your family's name to this year's card and share the joy of the Nativity with every household of St. Athanasios.
Questions? (201) 368-8881 · info@stathanasiosnj.org
Come as you are
Your place is waiting.
Whether you have worshipped here for decades or are simply curious, we would be honored to welcome you this Sunday.