On Monday, July 2nd clergy from the Philadelphia Deanery visited Agia Sophia Coffeehouse and Bookstore in Harrisburg, PA (visit their website HERE). Fr. David Mahaffey (Dean) organized the visit as a token of support for this unique Pan-Orthodox outreach in our states capitol. The deanery also presented a check for $300.00 offering material support for the shops on-going expenses. 

Agia Sophia has been operating since September 2011, under the auspices of the Orthodox Christian Charities of Greater Harrisburg Inc (OCCGH), an IRS approved non-profit organization. The shop offers customers high quality espresso, coffee, specialty drink, and tea products - in an environment steeped in the beauty of Orthodoxy. As part of its non-profit mission, Agia Sophia donates all profits to local charities. Despite the difficulties of being a "start-up" - the shop employees and volunteers have designated all tips to be given to a charity monthly. Since January 2012, the shop has donated over $800 to local charities through these designated funds.

Please continue to keep the project in your prayers, stop in for a visit, and encourage family and friends who live, work and visit Harrisburg to "come and see". Donations in support of our mission are also greatly appreciated!

To find out more:

Agia Sophia Website: www.agiasophiaharrisburg.com

OCCGH Website: www.occgh.org

Email: agiasophiaharrisburg@gmail.com

OCCGH dba Agia Sophia

225 Market Street

Harrisburg, PA 17101