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
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, March 1, 2026
The first Sunday of Great Lent is called the Sunday of Orthodoxy because it commemorates the restoration of the Holy Icons and the triumph of the Orthodox Faith against the terrible heresy of the Iconoclasts, i.e. those heretics who refused to honor the Holy Icons. For more than a hundred years the Church was disturbed by the evil doctrine of iconoclasm.
Scripture readings: Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-12:2; John 1:43-51
Commemorated feasts and saints: FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT — Sunday of Orthodoxy. Martyr Eudokia of Heliopolis (ca. 160-170). Ven. Martyrii (Martyrius) of Zelenétsk (Pskov—1603). Martyrs Nestor, Tribimius, and those with them (3rd c.). Martyr Antonina of Nicæa in Bithynia (3rd-4th c.). Martyrs Marcellus and Anthony. Saint Domnina the Younger of Syria (ca. 450-460). Ven. Agapius of Vatopedi (Mt. Athos).
Upcoming Event in Portland’s Orthodox Community
On Saturday, February 28, there will be a Pan-Orthodox celebration of the Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, followed by a meeting with Stephen Christoforou about initiating a FOCUS center in Portland. This is the kick-off meeting, for Orthodox in and around Portland interested in helping get FOCUS. FOCUS aims to provide solutions to poverty in America. Vespers will be at 5 p.m., and the meeting will start a little after 6 p.m. Dinner will be served. Look for the flyer in the hall to RSVP.
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 beans in bags or cans or any nonperishable items.
The Charities Committee is sponsoring an online donation drive to Casa Cuna Orphanage in Mexico. Click this link to go to the Amazon Donation webpage to donate. Cash donations are also being accepted. For cash or check donation, make the check payable to St. Nicholas, marked a note “Casa Cuna Orphanage.” Fr. John will purchase items through Amazon at the end of the drive. For questions see Cheri Wilson or Matushka Eva.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Bible Study
Bible study every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Inquirers’ Class
Inquirers’ classes have begun. Due to the number of inquirers this year, we will meet in the church, Saturdays at 4 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
- Monday, February 23 — Great Lent begins. Compline with the Great Canon of St. Andrew 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 24 — Compline with the Great Canon of St. Andrew 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 25 — Presanctified Liturgy 9:40 a.m. Compline with the Great Canon of St. Andrew 7 p.m.
- Thursday, February 26 — Compline with the Great Canon of St. Andrew 7 p.m.
- Friday, February 27 — Presanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten potluck 6 p.m.
- Saturday, February 28 —Sunday of Orthodoxy Vespers at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2101 NE 162nd Ave., Portland, 5 p.m. Portland FOCUS “Kickoff” meeting, St. George Orthodox Church 6:15 p.m.
- Sunday, March 1 — Sunday of Orthodoxy. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, March 4 — Pan-Orthodox Presanctified Liturgy followed by a Lenten meal, 2101 NE 162nd Ave., Portland 6 p.m.
- Friday, March 6 — Presanctified Liturgy followed by Lenten potluck 6 p.m.
- Saturday, March 7 — Memorial Saturday Hours and Liturgy 9:10 a.m. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, March 8 — Sunday of St. Gregory Palamas. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.