Fr. Joseph was born and reared in an Orthodox Christian home in the quaint village of Tal Abbas Al- Gharbi, Akkar, Lebanon. His father, The V. Rev Fr. Khalil, was the priest of Tal Abbas’ St Mary Church...
Ministries
To grow in Faith and share our Faith in God with the World around us
The Holy Forty Martyrs Church Core Organizations
The church members are active in a number of organizations serving our Lord. The following organizations are permanent in addition to temporary committees that serve defined occasional missions.
Sunday School
There are three levels of teaching, from K to 12. The focus is delivering Christian education while living the Christian love.
The Antiochian Women Organization
It functions through social and spiritual fellowship events. It is also the care taker of the beauty of the interior of the church including preparing the sanctuary for special services like the service of Lamentation during the great lent and the Christmas decoration etc.
The Parish council
The council is the administrative body of the church having the blessing of Father Joseph in every decision.
Mission
Spread the word of God around the world
Spread the ancient & living Word of God by putting the Gospel into action and bearing witness in the world.
Vision
Molding believers, influencing the world
Our vision is to spread the True Word of God in our community by outreach and involvement.
Beliefs
Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God
The Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste Church is a Christ-Centered Church, that believes in Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God.