St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at the World Trade Center in New York City. On the Feast Day of St. Though small in stature, St.

On September 11, 2001 the barbaric attack not only destroyed the majestic Twin Towers but also the tiny yet historic St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, located south of the second tower of the World Trade Center. In the aftermath of its destruction, very little survived: two icons, one of St. Dionysios of Zakynthos and the other of the Zoodochos Pege, along with a few liturgical items, a book, an

d some candles. Within days, the Archbishop traveled personally to Ground Zero, setting foot on the site where the Church of St. Nicholas stood, in order to conduct a memorial service for the victims of those who perished in the attacks and to offer prayers for the families in mourning. Nicholas, December 6, the Archbishop, joined by His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos and area clergy, celebrated a somber Vespers and memorial service near where the Church once stood. Six months after the attacks, His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew also journeyed to this sacred site and presided at a memorial service with family members of the victims. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was a place of ministry and worship both for her parishioners and also for local residents and workers in the Financial District of Manhattan who would pass by and often enter the Church. Following its collapse, the legacy of this tiny Church continues to dramatically impact peoples' lives, and donations of almost $2 million have been received, as well as additional pledges of construction materials and appointments for the complete rebuilding of the Church. The city of Bari, Italy, where the relics of St. Nicholas were originally bestowed, has donated $250,000. The government of Greece has contributed $750,000 to these efforts, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate has given $50,000. The Governor of the State of New York, George Pataki, met with the Archbishop and pledged his support for including a new St. Nicholas in the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site. The task of rebuilding the Church of St. Nicholas involves careful coordination, planning and vision. To this end, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has appointed a committee to oversee the rebuilding project. In accomplishing their objectives, the committee has met with the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation so that the task of rebuilding St. Nicholas may be properly incorporated into the concept plans for the reconstruction of the World Trade Center site located at Ground Zero. These concept plans, which are the product of an inclusive process, envision the rebuilding of the historic Church of St. Nicholas as a functioning parish, ministering once again to the needs of her faithful. His Eminence, however, also sees the rebuilding of St. Nicholas as a matter of spiritual destiny, so that the millions of people who will visit the historic site of Ground Zero may find marking the place of a national tragedy, a sanctuary of solace and prayer, a concrete and visible testimony of renewed faith and hope.

Please join us THIS SUNDAY for our next Food & Clothing Run! Every helping hand is needed! We are meeting at the shrine ...
06/13/2026

Please join us THIS SUNDAY for our next Food & Clothing Run! Every helping hand is needed! We are meeting at the shrine @ 6pm to prep the meals and clothing, and distribution will take place from 7:30-8:30pm. Please drop off any lightly used clothing & shoes donations in our bin in the entrance of the church any time prior to Sunday evening. If you can’t join us in person, please consider donating to this important cause using the link in our bio🙏🏼

From our Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine family at the World Trade Center, on the occasion of h...
06/12/2026

From our Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine family at the World Trade Center, on the occasion of his Patronal Feast Day, we extend our heartfelt prayers and warmest wishes to His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. May God grant him many blessed years of health, strength, wisdom, and continued service to Christ and His Holy Church. Eis Polla Eti, Despota!

Last night was an enriching evening hosted by .freedom featuring a discussion about two great pillars of our community: ...
06/09/2026

Last night was an enriching evening hosted by .freedom featuring a discussion about two great pillars of our community: The Greek Orthodox Church and AHEPA. Featuring AHEPA Supreme Vice President Dr. Zenon Christodoulou , Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas and Associate Priest Fr. Samuel , this was an enlightening conversation about the importance of working together to preserve Hellenic values for the generations to come.

🇬🇷🇺🇸✝️ Join us on TOMORROW June 8 at 6:30 PM at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine for an inspir...
06/07/2026

🇬🇷🇺🇸✝️ Join us on TOMORROW June 8 at 6:30 PM at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine for an inspiring evening celebrating the enduring partnership between the Greek Orthodox Church and AHEPA — two steadfast pillars of Hellenism in America.

Featuring Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas, Addis. Priest Fr. Samuel and Supreme Vice President of AHEPA Dr. Zenon Christodoulou, this important discussion will explore how faith, service, education, and community continue to preserve our Greek heritage and Orthodox values for future generations.

In a time when cultural identity and tradition matter more than ever, this event reminds us of the strength found in unity, faith, and philanthropy. Open to the entire community — we look forward to seeing you there!

📍 Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & National Shrine, NYC
🗓 Monday, June 8
🕡 6:30 PM

06/06/2026

The world tells us to look up to celebrities, influencers, and stars. But the Church gives us different heroes: the saints. Men and women who weren’t chasing fame, followers, or applause, they were chasing Christ. The stars may light up the night for a moment, but the saints light the path to eternity.

What an incredible evening with Santiago and Gabriel Calatrava at the Festival discussion held at the Saint Nicholas Na...
06/03/2026

What an incredible evening with Santiago and Gabriel Calatrava at the Festival discussion held at the Saint Nicholas National Shrine. Hearing Santiago share the inspiration behind the Shrine, the journey of bringing it to life, and the profound meaning it holds for him was truly moving. He spoke about how deeply personal this project was because of his own spirituality and how he felt it was a form of divine intervention to be entrusted with such a sacred work.

His passion, humility, and reverence for the project left a lasting impact on all of us. It was a beautiful reminder that architecture can be more than a structure—it can be an expression of faith, hope, and the human spirit. ✨🙏🏻

Some projects are more than commissions—they become callings.

Matins and Divine Liturgy of Monday of the Holy Spirit Feast.
06/01/2026

Matins and Divine Liturgy of Monday of the Holy Spirit Feast.

Matins and Divine Liturgy of Monday of the Holy Spirit Feast

05/31/2026

Hearing Fr. Andreas speak about kneeling as a strength rather than a weakness was deeply moving. In a world that teaches us to stand tall in pride and self-sufficiency, he reminded us that true strength is found in humility before God. Kneeling is not defeat — it is surrender, reverence, and trust. It is the posture of a heart that recognizes the greatness of God and the need for His mercy, grace, and guidance.

On this holy day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, we are reminded that the Spirit does no...
05/31/2026

On this holy day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, we are reminded that the Spirit does not fill hearts consumed with pride, but hearts willing to humble themselves before Christ. Today’s service was a beautiful reminder that there is incredible power in bowing before God, because in humility, we find transformation, peace, and true spiritual strength.

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130 Liberty Street
New York, NY
10007

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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