St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church & Glendi Festival Sarasota FL

Our Saint Barbara is a progressive and rapidly growing parish seeking to serve the spiritual needs of all of its parishioners in Manatee and Sarasota Counties (from Palmetto to the Englewood area). Our membership is no longer exclusively Greek, the majority of our Parishioners are American born and many of our faithful are from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The strength of our St. Barbara Parish is now, as it always has been, dependent on our Christian love for each other and the desire to pull together as an Orthodox Christian parish. Our views and dreams are diverse, but our goal is to instill a love for Orthodoxy to our children, to foster a pride for their ancient heritage and instill in them a love and respect for their elders and peers. We have no alternative, we must succeed in these precepts for ultimately they "...SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH." As we build upon the rich heritage of this parish, and as we continue to do His work, may God always bless our efforts.

Dates: Feb. 9 - 12

Admission: $4 for Adults Over 12

Festivities!

• Variety of Greek Foods and Pastries
• Greek Music  
• Dance Performances 
• Games for Children
• Greek Items for Sale
• Raffle $100: Prizes Include 2 Cars
• Church Open for Veneration of the Saint and Worship of the Lord