The blood of martyrs is the seed of the church!

The Syriac Orthodox Monastery of the Holy Martyrs and the Orthodox Worker Communities open their doors to all who seek hospitality, healing, learning, and—above all—hope. Our mission is simple and uncompromising: to serve God by serving the poor, the homeless, the forgotten, and the unseen. Every person who comes to us is welcomed as we would welcome Christ Himself.

Christ teaches, “Whatever you do to the least of my people, you do unto me.” Guided by this call, we strive to be a place where every person is fed—body and soul—and where every guest finds dignity, compassion, and the assurance that they matter.

We welcome everyone: Christians, Jews, Muslims, Atheists, and those of no faith. All sit at one table. All receive the same care. Many of us once lived the same hardships—homelessness, poverty, and invisibility—so we recognize the struggles of those who come to us, because we lived them too.

Every day, we serve the poorest of the poor—those in drafty apartments, in shelters, and on the streets. We provide food, clothing, shoes, diapers, toiletries, and hot meals. This simple support allows families to redirect their limited income toward rent, utilities, and survival.

Our ministry does not stay inside monastery walls. We pray in our sanctuary, but also in homeless encampments, vacant lots, street corners—anywhere Christ leads us. We stand beside people in courts, agencies, and board meetings, giving voice to those who otherwise go unheard.

Hope is possible because of your prayers and support. Every donation, no matter how small, changes lives. The widow’s mite still works miracles. Recurring gifts especially help us spend less time fundraising and more time feeding, clothing, and serving those Christ brings to us.

This is a mutual assistance mission. Together, we build bigger tables—tables wide enough for all God’s children.

Will you join us?

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