St. Athanasius Orthodox Church • Nicholasville/Lexington Kentucky
St. Athanasius and our local Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) at the University of Ketuncky were privileged to welcome Rev. Dr. Silviu Bunta, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Dayton. Fr. Silviu visited the Bluegrass Dec. 13-15 and conversed with us on these topics: …
Bulletin December 15, 2019 26th Sunday After Pentecost Col. 3:4-11 Epistle Reading Luke 14:16-24 Gospel Reading We welcome scholar and former student of our own Archbishop Alexander, Father Silviu Bunta. Father shared with our college students on Friday night, and led a day retreat this past …
Bulletin December 8, 2019 25th Sunday After Pentecost Eph. 4:1-6 Epistle Reading Luke 17:12-19 Gospel Reading Welcome to the newest members of our parish….Luke McLean and the Kozar Family—Daniel Joseph & Hannah, w/James, Pepa Alexis! Akathist to Ss. Joachim & Anna will be prayed on …
Bulletin December 1, 2019 Eph. 2:14-22 Epistle Reading Luke 18:18-27 Gospel Reading Wednesday Vespers at 6:30pm. After a 2-week break, the Christian Education Class will again meet at 7:20pm in the parish hall and continue with Part 10 of “The Way Series.” Services for the Feast for St. Nicholas the …
Bulletin November 24, 2019 23rd Sunday After Pentecost Eph. 2:4-10 Epistle Reading Luke 13:10-17 Gospel Reading International Orthodox Christian Charities celebrates “Annual Day of Sharing” on this Sunday before Thanksgiving. 6:30pm Akathist for Thanksgiving (no class) 8am Liturgy for …
Each year, from November 15 until December 24, the Orthodox Church observes the Nativity Fast. This fasting season has been established by our Church since ancient times for the purpose of preparing our hearts to welcome the Light of Christ at Christmas. Fasting seasons are not only times of …
Bulletin November 17, 2019 22nd Sunday After Pentecost Gal. 6:11-18 Epistle Reading / Luke 12:16-21 Gospel Reading Sunday Calendar 9am Sunday School (2nd grade to adult) 10am Divine Liturgy 11:40am Sunday School (preK & 1st grade) 12pm Fellowship Hour (Team I) 12:15pm Assurance for Life …
Bulletin November 10, 2019 Gal. 2:16-20 Epistle Reading Luke 10:25-37 Gospel Reading Feast for St. John Chrysostom is Wednesday, November 13. An Akathist will be prayed at 9m to St. John Chrysostom and Fr. Justin will be available for confessions following. Wednesday Vespers is 6:30pm. The Christian …
Bulletin November 3, 2019 20th Sunday After Pentecost Synaxis of the Unmercenary Healers & Physicians 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:8 (Epistle, Unmercenaries) Matthew 10:1, 5-8 (Gospel, Unmercenaries) Vespers on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30pm. The Christian Education Class will view “Living the Faith, …
Bulletin October 27, 2019 19th Sunday After Pentecost Epistle Reading 2 Cor. 11:31-12:9 Gospel Reading Luke 8:26-39 Great Vespers for St. John of Chicago on Wednesday, October 30 at 6:30pm. The Christian Education Class will meet following in the parish hall to view “What on Earth is the Church? …
