We are a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, and all are welcome to worship with us! Our services are in English. Please join us at our coffee hour downstairs after the service.



Weekly Services



Saturday Vigil        5:00pm

Sunday Divine Liturgy    9:30am

Wednesday Akathist    6:30pm

Friday Small Compline    6:30pm


Sunday Troparion, Tone 3: Let the heavens be glad; let earthly things rejoice; * for the Lord hath wrought might with his arm. * He hath trampled down death by death; * the firstborn of the dead hath He become. * From the belly of Hades hath he delivered us * and hath granted to the world great mercy.

Troparion of St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 4: By true strategy, O trophy-bearer * thou wast an illustrious general of the Heavenly King, O Theodore. * For thou didst wisely arm thyself with the weapons of faith, * and didst utterly annihilate the hordes of demons, * and didst prove a victorious athlete, * wherefore with faith * we ever call thee blessed.

Troparion of St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 2: Great are the triumphs of faith! * The holy martyr Theodore rejoiced in a fountain of flame as in refreshing water. * For having been made a whole burnt offering by fire, * he was offered as a sweetbread to the Trinity. * By his prayers, O Christ God, save our souls.

Sunday Kontakion, Tone 3: Thou didst arise today from the tomb, O Merciful One, * and didst lead us out of the gates of death.* Today Adam danceth and Eve rejoiceth; * and together with them both the Prophets and the Patriarchs * unceasingly praise the divine might of Thine authority.

Kontakion to St. Theodore Stratelates, Tone 2: Armed with faith and courage of soul, * and having taken in thy hand the Word of God as a spear, * thou didst conquer the enemy, * O glory of martyrs, Theodore. * With them cease not to intercede with Christ God for us all.

Kontakion to St. Theodore the Tyro, Tone 8: Having received the faith of Christ in thy heart as an inner shield, * thou didst overcome all the opposing forces, O great champion, * and thou hast been crowned with a heavenly crown, O Theodore, * for thou art eternally invincible.

Kontakion of the Theotokos, Tone 6: O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, * mediation unto the Creator most constant, * O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned, * but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, * who in faith cry unto thee: * Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, * thou who dost ever protect, * O Theotokos, them that honor thee.

Today’s Readings
Epistle: Romans 6:18-23; II Timothy 2:1-10
Gospel: Matthew 8: 5-13; Matthew 10:16-22


Parish News

 We welcome our dear Vladyka, Bishop George of Mayfield. Eis polla eti, Despota!
 We also welcome Fr. Theodore Jurewicz from Holy Nativity Church in Erie PA, Deacon Nicholas Olhovsky from Jordanville and Rassophore-Monk Boris from the Hermitage of the Holy Cross.
 Congratulations to Andrew Hammond and John Kachelmeyer who are being tonsured readers today. Axios! They are worthy!
 Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers!
 Congratulations to Reader George Hammond who has found employment at a school down in Virginia. This his last Sunday with us. God be with you, George. We will all miss you!
 We will be taking a group photo at the end of Divine Liturgy this morning, so even if for some reason you cannot remain for the dinner, please stay for the photo.
 Thank you to everyone who helped with cooking, cleaning, singing, serving and everything else for Vladyka’s visit this weekend. God bless you all!
 The Bible study on Revelation resumes next Sunday at coffee hour.
 There will be no Akathist this Wednesday, but there will be Compline on Friday as usual.
 Please remember in your prayers those who are and will be traveling: Valentina Jaffri, Benjamin Jackson and Marcus Bursik.
 Please help us keep the door closed at the top of the stairs throughout the summer months because of the air conditioning.


If you are visiting today:

 There are service books underneath the candle stand that you may borrow and follow along in. If you get lost, ask your neighbor to help you find the page.
 As you can see, we stand for most of the service. If you are not accustomed to this, please feel free to sit if you feel the need. No one will mind! You should still stand during the Scripture readings and when the priest comes through.
 In the Orthodox tradition, women cover their heads in church, and extra scarves can be borrowed from the candle stand at the entrance.
 You will see people making the sign of the cross and bowing. Feel free to follow suit or not, however you are comfortable. Again, no one will mind either way.
 Feel free to venerate (kiss) the icons and purchase a candle to light. Commemoration slips for Orthodox, living and reposed may be placed on the tray by the candle stand. Please write down how many prosphora you would like (suggested donation: $1/ea.)
 At the end of the service, you may come forward to venerate the hand-cross if you wish.
 At our parish we do not pass a collection plate. Gifts are voluntary and can be left at the candle stand.
 Anyone who wishes to receive Holy Communion must be an Orthodox Christian and make their Confession beforehand. Please speak with Fr. Peter for more information.


Confessions are heard at all evening services.