St. Athanasius Orthodox Church • Nicholasville/Lexington Kentucky
Theophany & Houseblessings The joyous Winter Pascha continues with the Feast of Theophany (Epiphany) during which we commemorate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ and its place in the story of our salvation. Two of the beloved features of this particular Church Feast are the Great Blessing of …
Sunday, January 1, 2017 – Circumcision of Christ & St. Basil the Great Today’s Readings: 2 Timothy 4:5-8 / Colossians 2:8-12 Mark 1:1-8 / Luke 2:20-21,40-52 Reminder that Sunday School will meet next week at 9am. Parish Office Closed on Monday. This day is the recognized holiday for New …
Sunday, December 25, 2016 Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Today’s Readings: Galatians 4:4-7 Matthew 2:1-12 Liturgy for Synaxis of the Theotokos will be served on Monday the 26th at 9am. Following you are invited to a “Festive Breakfast” in the parish hall. Moleben for Local Needs …
We keep the Great Feast of our Lord’s Nativity not only with Christmas Services, but also by liturgical (and culinary) preparations and by full post-feast days, as well. We welcome you to join us for this awesome celebration! Here is a look at the special events we have planned in connection …
Sunday, December 18, 2016 – Sunday before Nativity Today’s Readings: Hebrews 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40 Matthew 1:1-25 Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Nativity Services ?Friday, December 23, Pre-Feast of Nativity •9:30am Royal Hours of Nativity, 11am Confessions •6:30pm Vespers of Pre-Feast, …
Sunday, December 11, 2016 – Sunday of the Holy Forefathers Today’s Readings: Colossians 3:4-11 Luke 14:16-24 Feast of St. Herman of Alaska is Tuesday, December 13. Great Vespers for St. Herman will be served at 6:30pm on Tuesday with confessions being heard following. Divine Liturgy for St. …
Sunday, December 4, 2016 – Feast for Hieromartyr Alexander Hotovitzky Today’s Readings: Ephesians 2:14-22 Luke 17:12-19 Youth Group members will gather at 1pm today to depart for Berea College. At 5:45pm we will pray the Akathist to St. Nicholas at Donovan Chapel with our Berea friends and …
Sunday, November 27, 2016 – 23rd Sunday After Pentecost Today’s Readings: Ephesians 2:4-10 Luke 13:10-17 Moleben for Local Needs w/Canon to Apostle Andrew will be prayed at 11am on Tuesday. If you are unable to be present, email prayer any special prayer requests to Fr. Justin. Father prays …
Sunday, November 20, 2016 – Forefeast of the Entry of Theotokos into Temple Today’s Readings: Gallatians 6:11-18 Luke 12:16-21 Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos – Vigil for the Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos will be served this Sunday evening at 6:30pm and Festal Liturgy will be …
In the Orthodox Church, we begin preparing for the celebration of Christmas 40 days prior to the to the feast itself–on Nov. 15–when the Nativity Fast (also known as the St. Philip’s Fast or Advent Fast) begins. We invite not only Orthodox Christians but also others who are …
