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St. Athanasius Orthodox Church • Nicholasville/Lexington Kentucky

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July at St. Athanasius

With the glorious seasons of Pascha, Pentecost (Holy Trinity,) and the Apostles’ Fast behind us, we now enter July, which is one of the quietest months of the year, liturgically. Yet it is in these “normal days” of the post-Pentecost period that the real measure of our spiritual life unfolds. To that end, our parish family invites you to visit St. Athanasius this summer. We have parishioners from across 10 Kentucky counties, including Lexington-Fayette and beyond! You can learn more about making an in-person visit to St. Athanasius here. You can also take a peek inside our church by checking our our parish YouTube channel. Check out our “hard copy” July 2026 calendar below and remember that our google calendar is here (and you can import it into your own calendars if you wish.) As is typical in traditional Orthodox Christianity, there are many services each week beyond our Sunday Liturgy–even during this relatively quiet month.

For those in (or close to) Madison County or south of Richmond, we invite you to consider a visit our St. Nina Mission (213 Pauline Drive #5, Berea, KY,) which helps extend the reach of the Orthodox Faith along the I-75 corridor & Wilderness Trail. We are drawing people from Somerset, London, Corbin, and beyond. We are now serving weekly Tuesday & Saturday night services at 630pm plus a monthly Sunday Liturgy. Again, see our mission website for details.

Below is a collection of photos June 2026, showing the full range of liturgical, educational, missional, and social life in our parish. We hope these photos and the depth of our Faith inspire you to visit St. Athanasius Orthodox Church and/or our St. Nina Mission! If you have questions about our calendar or any aspect of our Faith or parish life, please reach out to our associate priest Fr. Giorgi at fr.giorgi@bluegrassorthodox.org.

July 26, 2026 Bulletin

July 22, 2026 News

Bulletin July 19, 2026

July 10, 2026 News

Bulletin July 12, 2026

July 10, 2026 News

Bulletin July 5 2026

July 2, 2026 News

July at St. Athanasius

July 1, 2026 Featured

With the glorious seasons of Pascha, Pentecost (Holy Trinity,) and the Apostles’ Fast behind us, we now enter July, which is one of the quietest months of the year, liturgically. Yet it is in these “normal days” of the post-Pentecost period that the real measure of our spiritual life unfolds. To …

Bulletin June 28, 2026

June 25, 2026 News

Bulletin June 14 2026

June 11, 2026 News

June – Apostles’ Fast, “VCS,” & More…

June 5, 2026 Featured

In these recent days, the Orthodox Church throughout the world has pivoted from the Paschal season to the days that follow Pentecost — which was observed on the last day of May this year. In the month of June, we begin the Apostles’ Fast and our parish also prepares to host the …

Bulletin June 7 2026

June 4, 2026 News

Bulletin May 31, 2026

May 28, 2026 News
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Akathist for the Holy Cross begins at 11:00 AM. Today, the faithful can venerate the relic of the Holy and Life-giving Cross of our Lord ... See MoreSee Less

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Is there such a thing as "Holy Trash?"

The short answer is "yes!" Orthodox Christians naturally receive many items throughout our lives that we consider blessed or sacred in some way: tattered or damaged Bibles, prayer books, old or faded icons, prayer ropes, palms, pussy willows, blessed bread, church bulletins bearing sacred images, candles, baptismal garments, holy water, and many other items that might no longer be usable or in good condition . Because these objects have been dedicated to God's service, they should be treated with reverence—even when they have become worn out or are no longer usable.

The Orthodox Church has long recognized that there is no such thing as "ordinary trash" when it comes to blessed objects. Rather than discarding them carelessly, we dispose of them in a manner that reflects our gratitude for the grace they have mediated.

General Principles

- Treat blessed objects with respect.
- When possible, return worn or damaged sacred items to the parish for proper disposal. Most parishes have a "Holy trash" receptacle. If not, consult with your priest.

There are several ways we dispose of holy things:

1. Burning is often the preferred method for disposing of many blessed items. We then bury or scatter the ashes in a place where they will not be walked upon.

2. Burying is another method for reverently disposing of certain sacred items. Some items of sacred service like censers and patens might not burn. It might be far preferable to bury such items with the deceased or in an appointed place on the church property.

3. Pouring onto the Earth can be a helpful way of securing liquids that can no longer be used like Holy oils or holy water that are longer fresh. We do not pour such items down an ordinary drain but comment them to the earth with care.

May we always honor the gifts God has given us, remembering that outward reverence helps cultivate inward gratitude and love for the Lord, His Gifts, and His Church.
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Our two previous archpastors (together in this photo precisely 10 years ago) -- Archbishop Nikon of blessed memory & Archbishop Alexander, who retired last week. ... See MoreSee Less

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We are a parish of the Diocese of the South of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), under the archpastoral care of his grace, the right reverend Alexander, Bishop of Dallas and the South. We are the first OCA parish in Kentucky. We are located in the heart of the bluegrass region just outside Lexington.

Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church
100 Lime Lane
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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Priest Justin Patterson
Church: (859) 881-8144
Cell: (859) 361-2823
E-mail Fr. Justin

We are a parish of the Diocese of the South of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), under the archpastoral care of his grace, the right reverend ALEXANDER, Bishop of Dallas and the South. We are the first OCA parish in Kentucky. We are located in the heart of the bluegrass region just outside Lexington.

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