The mission of the St. Mark choir is to lead the singing of responses and hymns in the church services. The choir always sings without the accompaniment of any musical instruments, as is the ancient Orthodox tradition, in that the human voice raised in song is the highest form of expression and communication. St. Mark choir is blessed to have multiple directors, rotated on a weekly basis: Sarah & David Hardy, John Sokich, Sharon Carter and Wayne Tatusko. The choir practices regularly to provide music at Vespers, Liturgies, weddings, baptisms, and memorial services, as well as performing occasionally in community-wide concerts. Volunteers should have a basic knowledge of music, with vocal training a plus. The ministry requires dedication to and a love of singing. Anyone interested in joining the choir please contact a director.
Who We Are
St. Mark is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.
St. Mark Orthodox Church
7124 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-6300
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Vision Statement
St. Mark Orthodox Church – a leading English language, Pan-Orthodox Christian center of worship, fellowship, study, and outreach in the National Capital Region – is a place to grow in faith and love.
Mission Statement
We exist to love and worship God, proclaiming the good news of Christ through the teachings of the Holy Orthodox Christian faith, serving those in our parish, our Orthodox community, and God’s people everywhere through worship, fellowship, education, charity, and outreach.