2nd 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 MoreSt. John of the Ladder Sunday Sermon
A sermon preached by Fr. Onouphry Keith, on March 21 / April 3, the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent dedicated to Saint John of the Ladder, and the Feast day of Saint James of Catania at Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Asheville, NC.
Daily Orthodox Christian Readings
- St. Matthew 4: 25 – 5: 12, St. Mark 9: 17-31.
- St. Paul to the Ephesians 5: 9-19.
- St. Paul to the Hebrews 6: 13-20.
“Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.” “This kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting.”
“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”
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 MoreFeast of the Annunciation
On Thursday, April 7, 2011, at 9:00am, Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Asheville, NC. will serve the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos Divine Liturgy. Hours will begin at 8:40am. Everyone is welcome to attend this glorious Feast!
History of the Annunciation of the Theotokos
The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary dates back to at least the 6th century, and is mentioned between AD 530 and 533 in a sermon by Abraham of Ephesus. In the West, the first authentic reference is in the Gelasian Sacramentary in the 7th century. The tenth Synod of Toledo (AD 656), and Trullan Synod (AD 692) speak of the Annunciation feast as universally celebrated in the Catholic Church. In the Acts of the latter council, the feast is exempted from the Lenten fast.
Read MorePannikhida For Keith Nanney
Today marks the anniversary of Keith Nanney’s repose. Keith Nanney is the widower of Vera Nanney, a loving Orthodox Christian from New Jersey that was part of St. Nicholas Parish during it’s early years. We still cherish her as a parishioner. Fr. Onouphry served a pannikhida for Keith today with Mary Jo Jones and a few other faithful. Memory eternal Keith, you are sorely missed. If you would like to send your greetings to Vera Nanney, please contact her on her Facebook Page.
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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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