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 …
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 …
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 …
From November 15 until December 24, the Orthodox Church observes the Nativity Fast (New Calendar). 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 …
24th Sunday After Pentecost Today’s Readings: Eph. 2:14-22 Luke 10:25-37 Today the Youth Group will host fellowship hour with a “Chili Cookoff and Craft Sale” as a fundraiser for summer camp. Let’s be Supportive of our Future Church Leaders! The Nativity Fast (St. Philip’s Fast) begins on Thursday, …
A New Catechetical Series Based on the Law of God On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, Fr. Justin began a new multi-part catechetical series, called “Back to the Basics with the Law of God.” As Father noted in part 1, the term of “Law of God” can mean, broadly speaking, any course …
October and the first half of November are traditionally very calm months in the life of an Orthodox parish: no Great Feasts and no fasting seasons! Early fall is a time to “catch our breath” in terms of church life. We do, however, have several special events coming up over the next six …
At this time of year, as school resumes for many of our parish families, we also face the Church New Year, which commences on September 1. For our parish, as well, various aspects of parish life begin anew each September: our liturgical year begins on September 1 our budgetary year begins September …
On Wednesday, August 15, the Feast of the Dormition, Fr. Justin began a new multi-week Christian Education series, entitled “Orthodox Reflections on Mere Christianity.” The general plan of the series is to track with Mere Christianity itself, using Lewis’ own division of the …
The season of the Dormition Fast (August 1-14) which culminates in the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15, caps off a rich and full summer at St. Athanasius. Vacation Church School, youth summer camps, feast days, a special pastoral trip to Russia, the full roll-out of the …
