St. Athanasius Orthodox Church • Nicholasville/Lexington Kentucky
In the month of January, the Orthodox Church observes the Great Feast of Theophany, or Epiphany. One of the special features of Epiphany is the blessing of homes. Because our parishioners in America are often scattered across many counties (rather than residing in one village,) the season often …
Bulletin January 6, 2019 32nd Sunday After Pentecost Theophany of Christ Today’s Epistle Reading: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Today’s Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Two Akathist Services on Monday, January 7 ?10am Akathist in Church Slavonic for Old Russian Christmas ? 11am Akathist for St. John the …
Christmas on Dec. 25 gives way to the Great Feast of Epiphany–also known as Theophany–on Jan. 6. (Some Orthodox keep “Old Calendar Christmas” on Jan. 7… Read here for an explanation about why certain Orthodox keep Christmas and Epiphany on different days.) In addition …
31st Sunday After Pentecost / Sunday After Nativity Today’s Epistle Reading: Gal. 1:11-19 Today’s Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:13-23 Vesperal Liturgy for the New Year and the Feasts of Circumcision and St. Basil will be served on Monday, December 31 at 5:30pm. Forefeast of Theophany is January 2-4 …
30th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday Before Nativity Today’s Epistle Reading: Heb. 11:9-10,17-23,32-40 Today’s Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:1-25 Christmas Eve Services 9am Royal Hours / 10:30am Vesperal Liturgy 6:30pm Nativity Vigil Liturgy for the Birth of our Lord will be served at 8am on Christmas …
The second-most sacred season in the Orthodox Church culminates in Christmas (Dec. 25 on the new calendar) and Epiphany (Jan. 6.) We keep these feasts (on the new calendar) with great solemnity and joy. We invite you to join us for these services: Wednesday, December 19 (Pre-Feast of Nativity) 630pm …
29th Sunday After Pentecost Sunday of The Holy Forefathers Today’s Epistle Reading: Col. 3:4-11 Today’s Gospel Reading: Luke 14:16-24 Vespers will be served on Wednesday the 19th at 6:30pm. After enjoying special events the past two weeks, the Christian Education Class continues the ongoing fall …
28th Sunday after Pentecost Epistle readings: Col. 1:12-18 & Gal. 4:22-32 Gospel readings: Luke 17:12-19 & 8:16-21 Youth Group meets tonight at 5:55pm. Feast for St. Herman, Patron Saint of North America, is Thursday, December 13. Great Vespers for St. Herman is Wednesday at 6:30pm and …
27th Sunday After Pentecost Today’s Readings: Eph. 6:10-17 Luke 18:18-27 Activities/Services for St. Nicholas Feast Day Wednesday, December 5 •6:30pm Great Vespers for St. Nicholas •7:15pm St. Nicholas Skit w/Tommy Evans •7:30pm Visit w/St. Nicholas & Dessert Buffet* •8:20pm Compline for St. …
26th Sunday After Pentecost Today’s Readings: Eph. 5:5-19 Luke 13:10-17 Wednesday Vespers will be served at 6:30pm and during the Nativity Fast, we will pray a Small Compline at 8:20pm. The Christian Education Class is in between the services at 7:20pm. Fr. Justin will continue teaching on the New …
