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
17th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, September 20, 2026
Saint Callistratus was a native of Carthage, whose ancestor had served under the emperor Tiberius in Palestine, under the command of Pontius Pilate, the procurator of Judea, and was a witness to the suffering on the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, His voluntary death and glorious Resurrection.
The saint’s father was a Christian, and he raised his son in faith and piety. Also like his father, Saint Callistratus became a soldier and excelled among his pagan military comrades by his good conduct and gentle disposition.
Once, a soldier eard Saint Callistratus invoking the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ and reported it to the military commander, who commanded Callistratus to offer sacrifice to idols. The saint refused, so the military commander ordered that the saint receive various beatings amd torture.
Saint Callistatus continued to preach the Word of God others imprisoned with him and encouraged them as they faced martyrdom. They continued to confess their faith in Christ, and they were all drowned in a lake. Altogether 135 soldiers believed in Christ, and Saint Callistratus with his 49 companions, prayed and gave thanks to the Creator for giving them power to endure such sufferings.
At night the martyrs were cut to pieces with swords by order of the military commander. Their holy relics were buried by the 135 soldiers who remained alive. Later, a church was built on the spot of their sufferings, as Saint Callistatus had foretold.
Scripture readings: 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1; Luke 5:1-11
Commemorations: Martyrs Callistratus and his company (49 Martyrs—ca. 304). Ven. Savvatii (Sabbatius), Wonderworker of Solovétsky Monastery (1435). Apostles Mark, Aristarchus, and Zenas, of the Seventy (1st c.). Martyr Epicharis of Rome (3rd c.). St Ignatius of Christ the Savior Monastery (963-975).
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
- Wednesday, September 23 — Great Vespers for the New Martyrs of Alaska 6 p.m.
- Thursday, September 24 — New Martyrs of Alaska. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, September 26 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, September 27 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, October 3 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 4 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.