A parish of the Orthodox Church in America

A parish of the Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America, Portland, Oregon

This Weekend

Exaltation of the Cross

15th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, September 13, 2026

The Forefeast of the Universal Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross is celebrated for only one day (September 13) and there are seven days of Afterfeast (September 15-21). The Leavetaking of the Feast falls on September 21.

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross is preceded by the Saturday and Sunday before the Exaltation, and it is followed by the Sunday after the Exaltation.

Today we also commemorate the Consecration of the church of the Resurrection at Jerusalem.

Scripture readings: Hebrews 3:1-4; Matthew 16:13-18; Galatians 6:11-18; John 3:13-17; 2 Corinthians 4:6-15; Matthew 22:35-46

Forefeast of the Elevation of the Cross. Commemoration of the Founding of the Church of the Resurrection (Holy Sepulcher) at Jerusalem (335). Sunday before Elevation. Hieromartyr Cornelius the Centurion (1st c.). Martyrs Chronides, Leontius and Serapion, of Alexandria (237). Martyrs Macrobius and Gordian at Tomi in Romania (4th c.). Hieromartyr Julian of Galatia (4th c.). St. Peter of Atroë (9th c.). Greatmartyr Ketevan, Queen of Georgia (1624). Ven. Hierotheus the Younger of Ivḗron (Mt. Athos—1745).

Regular weekly schedule*

Saturday
6 p.m. Great Vespers

Sunday
8:30 a.m. Matins
9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy

Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays or by appointment during the week.

*This is the usual schedule; midweek services vary from week to week. Check the calendar for updates.

Church School

Church School for children 6–13 is now in session. Classes for middle- and high-school students meet the first three Sundays every month.

Charities

Continuous Food Drive, supporting the Oregon Food Bank. Food can be dropped off on the brown shelves downstairs in the hall. This month’s food-drive theme is cereal or any nonperishable items.

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

Bible Study

Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Confession

Confessions are heard after Great Vespers on Saturdays, or by appointment during the week. Please see the complete Calendar.

Inquirers Classes

Coming this fall.

Prayer (Zoom)

Every weekday we offer a short (15- to 20-minute) morning prayer by Zoom. This is a great way to start the day together with fellow Orthodox Christians. We meet at 8:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join!

To join the meeting, please follow the link: Join Zoom Morning Prayer
Zoom Meeting ID: 850 3708 1187
Passcode: 009791

Russian Bible Study / Discussion Group (Zoom)

For Russian-speaking people, we offer a weekly evening Bible Study/Discussion Group Thursdays at 7 p.m. If you would like to participate in the group, please contact Dn. Igor Beskorovaynyy

Russian-Language Divine Liturgy

Russian-language Divine Liturgy happens the third Sunday of the month at Annunciation Church in Milwaukie. See the Annunciation Church calendar for detailed information.

Schedule Highlights

Monday, September 7 — Vigil for the Nativity of the Theotokos 6 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8 — Nativity of the Theotokos. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 9 — Sts. Joachim and Anna. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 12 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m. Vigil for the Exaltation of the Cross 5 p.m.
Monday, September 14 — Exaltation of the Cross. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

See the online calendar for further details.