“I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
– John 8:12
We invite you to light a candle at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church.
Upon entering an Orthodox church it is customary to light candles and offer prayers for one’s personal needs or that of a family member or friend.
Candles are lit as a sign of one’s faith and hope in God’s help that is always sent to all who turn to Him and His Saints with faith and prayers. In practice, when lighting a candle in Church, the faithful usually makes a small offering to the Church.
By lighting a candle and offering a prayer, one enters into closer contact with the Church and her ministry to the faithful, invisibly warming the soul by the visible light of the candle.
We will light a candle in our church for you with the names from your prayer list.
HOW TO MAKE A DONATION
DONATE BY CHECK
Send check to:
Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church
223 Church Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
– Noting “Light a Candle” on the check memo line.
Also include your prayer list in the same envelope.
DONATE BY PAYPAL
Click the Make a Donation button below to begin your transaction. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the donation form. Use the Message Box to type the name(s) of those on your prayer list before you complete your transaction.
PayPal will send a receipt to your email address once the transaction has been completed. You will receive an acknowledgment from us with our thanks.
God Bless.