Light a Candle at St. Demetrios of Fort Lauderdale
“I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)
St. Demetrios follows in the traditional Orthodox ways, where it is customary to light candles and offer prayers for one’s personal needs or that of a family member or friend,
Candles are lit in the Narthex and before icons as a sign of one’s faith in God’s help; that is always sent to all who turn to Him and His Saints with faith and prayers.
Below you will find information on lighting a candle online & in person.
For those wishing to light a candle online, please add the names of your loved ones, in the 'Notes' section at checkout.
Names will be given to Father Peter Zougras to be read Divine Liturgy & a member of the Parish Council team will light the candle on your behalf.
In practice, when lighting a candle in the Orthodox Church the faithful usually make a small offering to the Church. The suggested Donation amounts are pre-filled below.
Candles are lit in the Narthex and before icons as a sign of one’s faith in God’s help; that is always sent to all who turn to Him and His Saints with faith and prayers.
Below you will find information on lighting a candle online & in person.
For those wishing to light a candle online, please add the names of your loved ones, in the 'Notes' section at checkout.
Names will be given to Father Peter Zougras to be read Divine Liturgy & a member of the Parish Council team will light the candle on your behalf.
In practice, when lighting a candle in the Orthodox Church the faithful usually make a small offering to the Church. The suggested Donation amounts are pre-filled below.
Ways to Light a Candle
Online
The forms below are already pre-selected to the available candle funds, select the frequency and submit.
A member of the parish council will light a candle per your request.
A member of the parish council will light a candle per your request.
Narthex Candle
Seven Day Candle for the deceased
Seven Day Candle for the living
In Person
Visit us and light a candle during church services.
Please let us know if you are visiting, we would love to welcome you to our church. There is also a visitor iPad kiosk by the candles.
Please let us know if you are visiting, we would love to welcome you to our church. There is also a visitor iPad kiosk by the candles.
St Demetrios Fort Lauderdale
820 NE 14th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Sunday Morning Service Hours: 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Service Hours: 6:00 PM
820 NE 14th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Sunday Morning Service Hours: 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Service Hours: 6:00 PM