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
19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, October 11, 2026
Today the Church remembers the 350 holy Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council under the holy Patriarch Tarasius (February 25).
The Synod of 787, the second to meet at Nicea, refuted the Iconoclast heresy during the reign of Empress Irene and her son Constantine VI.
The Council decreed that the veneration of icons was not idolatry (Exodus 20:4-5), because the honor shown to them is not directed to the wood or paint, but passes to the prototype (the person depicted). It also upheld the possibility of depicting Christ, Who became man and took flesh at His Incarnation. The Father, on the other hand, cannot be represented in His eternal nature, because “no man has seen God at any time” (John 1:18).
Scripture readings: Hebrews 13:7-16; John 17:1-13;2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9; Luke 7:11-16
Commemorations: Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council. Ven. Philotheus, Patriarch of Constantinople (1379). Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the Seven Deacons (1st c.). St. Theophanes the Confessor and Hymnographer, Bishop of Nicæa (ca. 850). Ven. Theophanes, Faster, of the Kiev Caves (Near Caves—12th c.). Ven. Leo of Optina (1841). Synaxis of the Optina elders. Virgin Martyrs Zenaΐda and Philonίlla, of Tarsus in Cilicia (1st c.).
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
- Thursday, October 8 — Great Vespers for St. Tikhon 6 p.m.
- Friday, October 9 — St. Tikhon. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, October 10 — Class with Tracey: “Participation in the Divine Services” 4:15 p.m. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 11 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 14 — Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
- Thursday, October 15 — Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, October 17 — Class with Tracey: “Music at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church” 4:15 p.m. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 18 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.