The Akathist Hymn is a beautiful treasure of theological poetry set to music in honor of the Most Holy Theotokos. Its main hymn, “O Champion General” (“Ti Ipermacho“) commemorates the rescue of the Byzantine imperial city of Constantinople from attack, which the faithful attributed to the intercessions of the Mother of God. The service is offered in two forms. The first four Fridays each contain only one segment of the larger poem and are called “Salutations,” from the greeting of the Archangel Gabriel to the Theotokos. The “Akathist Hymn” refers to the entire service with all the stanzas and is offered on the fifth Friday of Lent.
It is good that you are here, and as Saint Paul teaches, we “welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us” (Romans 15:7).
We are a family-friendly community whose Vision is: "Faith. Family. Community" and Mission is: "To proclaim and live the Orthodox Christian Faith in its fullness as faithful members of the Body of Christ." In doing so, we actively welcome visitors and inquirers for worship and all parish activities and ministries.
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Visiting an Orthodox Church is, for many people, a new and exciting experience. It may be a wonderful encounter with all its beauty and rich liturgical tradition, but there are probably many aspects of our faith and worship you may not be familiar with, and we are sensitive to that.
This page is designed to help guide you and answer questions about our parish and the Orthodox Christian Faith. It is our deep desire to welcome you once as a visitor and many times as a friend!
The Holy Trinity Church Pilgrimage Ministry presents its 2026 Pilgrimage:
"Greece By Faith" Sacred Land of Saints, History and Beauty A Unique Pilgrimage of Spiritual and Historic Adventure September 28-October 9, 2026
RESERVE NOW: SPACE IS LIMITED!
Deposit due March 13, 2026 - ACT FAST - TRIP IS FILLING QUICKLY!!
Full payment due June 25, 2026
2026 Pilgrimage Details
Host: This trip is an offering of the Pilgrimage Ministry of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Pittsburgh, PA. The guides for the pilgrimage will be Father and Presvytera Becky John Touloumes. Professional tour arrangements are being handled by Cloud Tours.
Requirements: There will be a considerable amount of walking and not all facilities in Greece are handicap-accessible. All participants must be able to engage in daily activities including walking and climbing stairs.
Trip Size: This trip is strictly limited to 40 (forty) participants. Space priority is given to Holy Trinity parishioners. Others will be accepted on a space-available basis after the Deposit Due date listed above.
Price: $5,500 per person, double-occupancy. $7,200 single-occupancy, including airfare. See flyer for land-only options (Final price subject to change based on airport tax and fuel charges at time of final booking.)
Trip Extensions: Extensions in Greece available. Inquire with Cloud Tour for details about arriving before or departing after tour for personal time.
Included:
• Roundtrip air from Pittsburgh to Athens on Delta Airlines • Roundtrip air from Athens to Crete on Aegean Airlines • Airport tax and fuel surcharges. (Current estimated charges of $645 cannot be guaranteed until group tickets are issued 30 days prior to departure and are subject to change) • Private arrival and departure transfers and all group ground transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned motor coach. • Eight days of private sight-seeting with professional licensed English/Greek speaking tour guides. • Daily breakfasts at hotels and one Sunday brunch • Ten “Curated Cuisine” dinners at specially selected restaurants and one lunch as indicated on daily schedule. • Accommodations in first class hotels: Aquila Atlantis (Heraklion), Samaria (Chania), Naus (Nafplio), Pharae Palace (Kalamata) and NJV Plaza (Athens). Subject to change. • All hotel taxes and service fees • Gratuities for guide, driver, porters and wait staff (for included group meals). • Entrance fees for all museums and sites included in itinerary. * Itinerary is subject to change
Deposit: $1,000 per person non-refundable deposit required by March 13, 2026, to reserve a spot. Reservations will be received on a first-come, first-served basis. Space priority is given to Holy Trinity parishioners. Others will be accepted on a space-available basis after the Deposit Due date listed above.See the reservation form for details on deposits and payments. IMPORTANT: To reserve a space, request a reservation form from Holy Trinity Church by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. No other form of reservation will be accepted.
Full Payment: Balance of payment is due on June 25, 2026.
Contact: For more information on the pilgrimage itinerary and requirements, contact Father John Touloumes (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 412-366-8700).
