Tagged: Orthodoxy

October Invitation into Parish Life

Fall is a beautiful season in Kentucky. And the crown of fall certainly “feels” like the month of October. In terms of feast days in the Orthodox Church, October is a relatively quiet time–but...

Summertime in the Parish

In the previous month (June,) our parish experienced grace upon grace: we celebrated the glorious Feast of Pentecost, we held our annual Pentecost Picnic at HighBridge Park in Wilmore, we welcomed new catechumens and...

The Warmth of Pentecost

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,...

Holy Week & Pascha 2023

We Invite You To Join Us for Holy Week & Pascha! The days of Holy Week & Pascha (Eastern Orthodox Easter) constitute together the most sacred days of the church year for Orthodox Christians. And we...

Theophany & Houseblessings

As we enter a new civil year, AD 2023, the Orthodox Church marks a number of important feasts, beginning with the combined feast of our Lord’s Circumcision & St. Basil, which we observe on...

Catching Our Breath in October

October is a much-welcomed month for Kentuckians as the weather cools down and find ourselves in “peak fall.” In terms of church life, October’s arrival means the parish is a nice rhythm as ministries...

Dormition Season & New Semester

The month of August is always exciting and exhausting around the parish. The two-week fast (the Dormition Fast) coincides with the hubbub of actvity associated with the start of a new school year, both...

Pascha to Pentecost to Apostles’ Fast

With the celebration of the Feast of our Lord’s Ascension on June 2, the season of Pascha draws to a close. The days of Pentecost are drawing near. (You can see photos from throughout...