Photos From Orthodox Asheville Liturgy in the Park 2011
The Orthodox Asheville Liturgy in the Park 2011 was a great success and we greatly appreciate everybody helping. Glory to God. Below are some pictures of the event. Enjoy!
Read More2nd Annual Orthodox Asheville Liturgy in the Park
The 2nd Annual Orthodox Asheville Divine Liturgy is this Saturday, May 14, 2011, beginning at 10:30am. This grassroots movement called “Orthodox Asheville” was born with God’s help and faithful Orthodox Christians in the area that want to spread the glory and majesty of the Orthodox Church to everyone in Asheville and Western North Carolina. It will be held at Malvern Hills Park in West Asheville under an open canopy on a wonderful Spring day. A picnic will follow; keep reading for exact details.
What Churches Represent “Orthodox Asheville”
There are four different Orthodox Christian Churches in the Asheville, NC area: Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Saints Joseph & Andrew Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church, and the blessed Protection of the Theotokos Monastery of the Orthodox Church of America. Each Orthodox Christian Church is self-governed and are in Communion with one another. Currently, all Orthodox Churches will be represented by their respective clergy members at the 2nd Annual Orthodox Asheville Liturgy in the Park, save Saints Joseph and Andrew Church.
Read MorePresanctified Liturgy
The Presanctified Liturgy of Saint Gregory the Dialogist, Pope of Rome, will be served on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 6:00pm at Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Asheville, NC. Everyone is welcome to attend this solemn Liturgy. If you would like to receive Holy Communion, please visit this site for more information about fasting guidelines. God bless you!
Read MoreSnyder’s Farm Blessing
On November 16, 2010, Father Onouphry Keith visited the Snyder’s home to bless their horses, land, stables, and other items.You can check out the photos here.
Read MoreProtection of the Theotokos
The Protection of the Theotokos Feast will begin with:
- Great Vespers on Wednesday, October 13, at 6:00 pm
- Hours on Thursday, October 14th, at 8:40 am, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
All are welcome to attend!
Read MoreExaltation of the Holy and Life-Creating Cross of Christ
“Before Thy Cross, we bow down O Master, and They Holy Resurrection we hymn and glorify…” These are the words chanted by all Orthodox Christians around the world on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy and Life-Creating Cross of Our Lord God and Saviour Jesus Christ. Join Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Fletcher, NC to celebrate this special event. Services will be:
- Vigil on Sunday, September 26th, at 5:00 pm
- Hours at 8:40 am on Monday, September 27th, followed by the Divine Liturgy
All are welcome to attend. If you know of people who might would benefit from these email announcements, please tell them to sign up on the homepage of our website! Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church
Read MoreNativity of the Theotokos
The Feast of the Nativity of the All-Holy Theotokos is just around the corner and we invite you to join us at Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Fletcher, NC. Services will begin with:
- Vigil on Monday, September 20th, at 5:00 pm
- The following day, Tuesday, September 21st, Hours will begin at 8:40 am, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am
To see more information about Services, visit our Happenings Page on the website.
Read MoreSalome’ Nifong Baptism
Salome’ Nifong was baptized on August 22, 2010, to the joy of her parents and those present. To see photos, please visit our Picasa Photo Page.
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About Us
Welcome to Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Asheville, North Carolina. We're a parish under the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russian (ROCOR) and have been in existence since 2000. We're a growing parish and are looking to the future and building Holy Orthodoxy here in the southern part of the United States. Please sign up for our Newsletter located above. After signing up, you'll be notified about upcoming Feasts, possible Service cancellations, baptisms, fund-raisers, and much more! Simply enter your email address and follow the instructions. Join us for services.
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