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Pascha Continues: Christ is Risen!

On Sunday, April 20, Orthodox Christians everywhere celebrated the Feast of Feasts — the PASCHA of the Lord. (You can see our Paschal photos below.) The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ continues through May 29 (40 days) when the Church keeps the Feast of the Lord’s Ascension and reaches its climax on Pentecost Sunday (June 8,) Each Sunday in this season is unique and our parish continues its robust set of services throughout each week. You can learn more about making an actual visit to St. Athanasius here. You can also take a peek inside our church by checking our parish YouTube channel. Check out our updated google calendar here (and you can import it into your own calendar if you wish) and our pdf calendar for May here:

We also welcome those who are in (or close to) Madison County to consider a visit our St. Nina Mission in Berea, which helps extend the reach of the Orthodox Faith along the I-75 corridor and Wilderness Trail. We are drawing people from Somerset, London, Corbin, and beyond — and are celebrating at least 9 services in our Berea chapel each month! )

Below is a collection of photos from April 2025, which includes Holy Week & Pascha, as well as a pilgrimage our youth took and other photos of parish life throughout the month, showing the full range of liturgical, educational, missional, and social life in our parish. We hope these photos and the depth of our Faith inspire you to visit St. Athanasius Orthodox Church or our St. Nina Mission during this Paschal season! If you have questions about our calendar or any aspect of our Faith or parish life, please reach out to our rector and senior pastor Fr. Justin at fr.justin@bluegrassorthodox.org.

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June 2, 2023 News

Bulletin June 4, 2023 Feast of the Holy Trinity Parish Picnic Today to Celebrate Pentecost at High Bridge Park and Bridge  

The Warmth of Pentecost

May 31, 2023 Featured

The parish is heading into the summer months of June and July. The month of June, in particular, stands out because of the Great Feast of Pentecost, our annual Vacation Church School for kids, and the reflective season of the Apostles’ Fast–which leads directly to one of our most ancient …

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May 26, 2023 News

Bulletin May 28, 2023 7th Sunday of Pascha Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council The Feast for St. Justin Martyr is Thursday, June 1. We will observe the Feast with Vespers on Wednesday at 6:30pm and Liturgy on Thursday at 9am. Fr Justin invites all who come to Liturgy to stay for brunch that he …

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May 20, 2023 News

Bulletin May 21, 2023 6th Sunday of Pascha  / Blind Man Sunday / Ss. Constantine & Helen Observance of Leavetaking Pascha On Thursday the 25th we observe the Feast for the Ascension of our Lord. Weekday Services this Coming Week Paschal Hours at 6:20pm pm on Wednesday Festal Vigil for Ascension …

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May 13, 2023 News

Bulletin May 14, 2023 Fifth Sunday of Pascha / Samaritan Woman Sunday Weekday Services this Coming Week Wednesday Vespers at 6:30pm Friday Akathist to Ss Constantine & Helen at 11am; confessions follow. Parish Life Activities this Coming Week Christian Ed Class w/Dr. Sauve on Chapter 4 of John’s …

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May 6, 2023 News

Bulletin May 7, 2023 Fourth Sunday of Pascha  / Sunday of the Paralytic St. Alexis Toth, Confessor of Orthodoxy in America Weekday Services this Coming Week Akathist to St. John the Theologian on Monday at 11am / Confessions follow Great Vespers for Ss. Cyril & Methodius on Wednesday at 6:30pm …

Pascha Continues in May!

April 29, 2023 Featured

On Sunday, April 16, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated the Feast of Feasts, the Day of Days–the Pascha (Easter) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Our celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection was the climax not only of all of Holy Week, but of an entire Lenten season that …

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April 29, 2023 News

Bulletin Aprill 30, 2023 Third Sunday of Pascha / Sunday of the Holy Myrrhbearers St. James, Brother of St. John Our Patron Saint Feast Day—May 2—is Next Tuesday! Great Vespers on Monday, 6:30pm—Picnic Following Festal Liturgy on Tuesday, 9am—Brunch Following Wednesday Vespers will be served at …

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April 22, 2023 News

Bulletin April 23, 2023 ANTIPASCHA: St. Thomas Sunday Holy Greatmartyr George Feast Day This coming week we return to our normal service schedule: Wednesday Vespers at 6:30pm Wednesday Class at 7:20pm* (bonfires during Paschaltide) Friday Akathist at 11am/Confessions 11:50pm Saturday Vigil at …

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April 13, 2023 News

Bulletin April 16, 2023 GREAT & HOLY PASCHA Please join us at our Bright Week Daily Paschal Services as we continue to celebrate the Risen Lord! (See back of bulletin for days/times.)

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Word is trickling in and folks are asking about how our parishioners in Southern Kentucky are doing. We know that at least 14 Kentuckians have died. We have heard of no fatalities in our communities of St. Athanasius or St. Nina. But one parishioner lost her workplace and another spouse of a regular visitor is engaged in search and rescue in Laurel County, where are least 8 people perished. Please pray for folks in Southern KY. If you are able to support relief, our parish partners with Christian Appalachian Project, which has people on the ground in most of these areas: www.christianapp.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

Word is trickling in and folks are asking about how our parishioners in Southern Kentucky are doing. We know that at least 14 Kentuckians have died. We have heard of no fatalities in our communities of St. Athanasius or St. Nina. But one parishioner lost her workplace and another spouse of a regular visitor is engaged in search and rescue in Laurel County, where are least 8 people perished. Please pray for folks in Southern KY. If you are able to support relief, our parish partners with Christian Appalachian Project, which has people on the ground in most of these areas: https://www.christianapp.org/Image attachmentImage attachment
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As Paschaltide continues, we chant the beautiful Akathist to the Empty Tomb of Christ today at 11am. The full text is here:
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As Paschaltide continues, we chant the beautiful Akathist to the Empty Tomb of Christ today at 11am. The full text is here: 
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Saint Athanasius Orthodox Church
100 Lime Lane
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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Priest Justin Patterson
Church: (859) 881-8144
Cell: (859) 361-2823
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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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