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
5th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, July 5, 2026
Saint Athanasius of Athos, in holy Baptism named Abraham, was born in the city of Trebezond, on the Black Sea coast of what is now northeastern Turkey. He was orphaned at an early age, raised by a good and pious nun, adopted thes habits of monastic life.
He studied and taught rhetoric in Constantinople, in the court of the Byzantine emperor Romanus the Elder and later became a monk with the monastic name Athanasius.
After a number of years, Nikēphóros Phocas, whom he had met in Constantinople, having had enough of military exploits, remembered his vow to become a monk and asked Saint Athanasius to build a monastery—cells for him and the brethren and a church. Saint Athanasius built a large church in honor of the holy Prophet and Forerunner of Christ, John the Baptist, and another church at the foot of a hill, in the name of the Most Holy Theotokos. Around the church were the cells, and a wondrous monastery arose on the Holy Mountain. In it were a trapeza (dining area), a hospice for the sick and for taking in wanderers, and other necessary structures. Many people, of all walks of life and throughout the civilized world, came to the monastery to visit or to stay
During a famine when when everybody left the monastery and Saint Athanasius considered leaving also, the Theotokos appeared to him and asked him if he would leave the monastery that was intended for glory from generation unto generation, just for a morsel of dry bread? He decided to stay, and she told him to strike a stone with his staff. A spring of water came forth and is there to this day.
Saint Athanasius died during the collapse of the roof of a church under construction. While rescuers were trying to get him out, they heard him cry out, “Glory to Thee, O God! Lord, Jesus Christ, help me!” When they found him, he was dead.
Scripture readings: Galatians 5:22-6:2; Luke 6:17-23; Romans 10:1-10; Matthew 8:28-9:1
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 oatmeal or any nonperishable items.
We currently have a need in our parish for baby formula. There will be a bin labeled “Baby Formula” on the food rack in the parish hall for baby formula donations. The current need is for a brand called Bub’s Essential; it is in a purple and white can and is a formulation with iron and cow milk–based powder. We currently need only this type. There will also be a picture of the product posted on the bin.
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.
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
- Saturday, July 4 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, July 5 — Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, July 11 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, July 12 — Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.