Orthodox Cemetery
Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Cemetery is located at 1166 Millstone River Road in the township of Hillsborough, New Jersey.
This Orthodox Cemetery is open to all members of the Holy Orthodox Church, serving Orthodox Christians of all church jurisdictions and ethnic backgrounds.
The 4-acre cemetery is governed by Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Manville, New Jersey. The Cemetery is beautifully landscaped, seeking to provide an honorable burial place for the departed as well as a place for contemplation for the living.
Scheduled Orthodox Memorial Services are held at the cemetery on the 9th day after Pascha and on Pentecost Sunday. The priest of Ss. Peter & Paul Church is available for other services that may be requested at the cemetery.
On Visiting the Graves
By St. John Chrysostom
Archbishop of Constantinople (+ 407)
We receive much spiritual benefit when gazing upon graves. For with this view, the soul, if indolent and indifferent, is moved to humility and contrition; if active and eager, the soul becomes more eager for virtue. If someone is grieving his poverty, he is consoled when viewing a grave. If he is prideful over his wealth, he is humbled.
The sight of graves forces everyone without wanting to, to think and to contemplate his own death. It convinces him not to consider anything steadfast, neither sorrow nor pleasant. The sight of graves forces us, whether we want it or not, to prepare for our own end.
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Guidelines for Christian Burial For more information, please contact: Saints Peter & Paul Orthodox Church Father James Parsells 605 Washington Avenue Manville, NJ 08835-1856 Voice (908) 685-1452 |
Upcoming Calendar
25
Apr
Thursday
7:00 Holy Unction
Fast
26
Apr
Friday
7:00 Matins; Confessions
Fast
27
Apr
Saturday
LAZARUS SATURDAY
9:30 Liturgy
3:00 Confessions
3:00 Confessions
5:30 Vigil; Confessions
Fast: wine & oil
No Public Services
Until further notice, there will be no public services at Ss. Peter & Paul due to the Coronavirus.
Latest News
Presentation of Mitre to Archpriest James - 02/18/24
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2024-02-18 21:27:01
Archbishop Michael visited the parish and awarded Archpriest James with the privilege of wearing a mitre.
May God grant him many blessed years!