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St. Athanasius Orthodox Church • Nicholasville/Lexington Kentucky

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A season to receive Catechumens

July 26, 2006

During the next few months of summer and early fall we will occasionally receive new Catechumens before the Divine Liturgy begins on Sunday mornings. In the Greek language, a “Catechumen” means someone who is learning to listen and to hear. Becoming a Catechumen in the Orthodox Church is …

The Gift of the Holy Spirit

June 14, 2006

Blessed art You O Christ Our God You have revealed the fishermen as most wise By sending down upon them the Holy Spirit Through them You drew the world into Your net O Lover of Man, Glory to You!   — Troparion for Pentecost, Tone 8 When the most High came down and confused the …

The Glorious Ascension of Christ

May 31, 2006

O Christ God, thou hast ascended in Glory, granting joy to thy disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Through thy blessing they were assured that thou art the son of God, the Redeemer of the world!   — Troparion for the Ascension The Lord himself gave us a sign… A virgin …

Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen!

April 23, 2006

Christ has risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!   — Troparion for Pascha It is manifest, and let none presume to doubt it, that the Savior has raised his own body, and that he is very Son of God, having his being from God as …

Holy Week and Pascha

April 19, 2006

The schedule of services for Holy Week and Pascha have been posted. The best way to prepare for Pascha is to participate in the services of Holy Week: Bridegroom Matins; Presanctified; Holy Unction; Holy Thursday’s Liturgy & 12 Gospels; Holy Friday’s Royal Hours, Taking Down from the …

Prayers begin on our land

August 26, 2005

In preparation for the development of our property at 2500 Chrisman Mill Road and the building of our future temple, Friday morning prayers will be held on the top of the hill, whenever weather permits. Prayers will begin at 8:15 AM each Friday, September – November, 2005. All are invited to …

Updates

November 18, 2004

Afterfeast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Troparion – Tone 7 You were Transfigured on the Mount, O Christ God, Revealing Your glory to Your disciples as far as they could bear it. Let Your everlasting Light shine upon us sinners! Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O Giver of Light, …

Parish History

October 15, 2004

We welcome all who seek the fullness of God. It is our deepest hope that our joy will be manifest to all whom God sends to us. Visitors often note our warm hospitality. Come worship the holy Trinity with us; then stay and share your story over a cup of coffee. We hope that you, …

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September & New Church Year

August 30, 2025 Featured

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From the Archives

“I will take your death!” St. John’s Recipe for Reconciling Sinners

September 25, 2018 News

Theophany of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

January 8, 2013 Featured

Bulletin December 3, 2017

December 1, 2017 News

Bulletin March 6, 2016

March 4, 2016 News

Prepare, O Bethlehem!

November 12, 2018 Featured

Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church
100 Lime Lane
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Directions to the church

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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