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 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 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 MoreHoly Cross Monastery Pilgrimage
The blessed monastery of the Hermitage of the Holy Cross will be holding their annual Pilgrimage Weekend on October 2nd & 3rd, 2010. All are welcome to attend, but we ask that you contact Father Onouphry Keith prior to travel in order to organize caravans and travel arrangements.
Services will not be held at Saint Nicholas Parish that weekend, but The Protection of the Holy Theotokos Monastery in Weaverville, NC is having an honored Bishop lead Services there. You can contact them to get further details. In addition, Saint Nicholas Parish may have Typica so please continue to follow these announcements.
From the Monastery
“Please join us for our annual Pilgrimage Weekend, to be held on October 2nd & 3rd, the weekend after the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
On Saturday we will serve a full moleben before the Port Arthur Icon of the Mother of God, the miracle-working icon of St. Anna, and the icon and relics of St. Panteleimon, the monastic community’s patron. Below you will find a commemoration slip, with which you may submit names, together with your alms, before October 2nd, 2010.
If you prefer to submit your names through our Moleben & Pannykhida request page, simply select a moleben to the Mother of God or to St. Panteleimon from the drop down menu and in the “Additional Information” field mention that you are submitting the names for commemoration during Pilgrimage Weekend. Your alms may be then be submitted through our online kiosk.
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 MoreFather Gabriel Weller to Serve on Sunday, September 5
Father Onouphry will be out of town this-coming weekend, (Sept 3-5) to celebrate the Divine Mysteries with newly-ordained Father Steven Webb. They are serving at the Saint Nicholas ROCOR Monastery in Florida. Father Steven Webb was ordained September 1, 2010, by the Grace of God.
In place of Father Onouphry, Father Gabriel Weller of Virginia Beach, VA will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Saint Nicholas parish in Asheville, NC.
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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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