Welcome to the website of the Grand Commandery of New Mexico (USA) of the Orthodox Order of Saint Anna
The Grand Commandery of New Mexico is the local branch of the Orthodox Order of Saint Anna serving the State of New Mexico. The Grand Commandery is headquartered in Southern New Mexico but covers all of the State, and is led in service by His Excellency Vladimir M. Lavenko, Knight Grand Commander of New Mexico, and the Deputy Grand Commander of all of Greece.
The Orthodox Order of Saint Anna is a Chivalric Order of faithful Eastern Orthodox Christians who are committed to serving God, the Church and the needs of our Communities both near and far. Using our ancient principles of Orthodox spirituality, we lead a joyous, abundant and peaceful life in service to the Church and our local Communities. We are active in our parishes, as well as in various charitable activities. Our Grand Commandery has taken a special interest in serving the needs of Orphans, both regionally as well as in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Romania) and in Mexico, as well as other worthy charities. Our members have been active in supporting several charitable projects to include:
Wherever you may be on your spiritual path, the Orthodox Order of St. Anna can offer you a supportive community with a wealth of opportunities for personal growth and service. We aspire to strengthen each person's confidence and joy in Jesus Christ - at every point in their life, and encourage personal and spiritual growth through prayer, religious study and active service in the Church, Order, and Community. We invite you to learn more about our Order. Please feel free to review all our pages here. If you have any questions please go to our "Contact Us" page and write to us.
New Spanish Language Podcast's on Eastern Orthodoxy now available from Ancient Faith Radio. Nuevo Podcast de la Lengua Española en la ortodoxia del este ya está disponible en Ancient Faith Radio: