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

All Saints of North America

2nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, June 14, 2026

On the second Sunday after Pentecost, each local Orthodox Church commemorates all the saints, known and unknown, who have shone forth in its territory. Accordingly, the Orthodox Church in America remembers the saints of North America on this day.

The Descent of the Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to rise above our fallen state and to attain sainthood, thereby fulfilling God’s directive to “be holy, for I am holy” (Lev. 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16, etc.). Therefore, it is fitting to commemorate All Saints on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

Scripture readings: Hebrews 11:33-12:2; Matthew 4:25-5:12; Romans 2:10-16; Matthew 4:18-23

Commemorated feasts and saints: All Saints of America (All Saints of Russia). Glorification of St. John of Kronstadt (1990). Prophet Elisha (9th c. B.C.). St. Methodius, Patriarch of Constantinople (847). St. Mstislav (George), Prince of Novgorod (1180). Ven. Methodius “Peshnosha” (1392). Ven. Elisha of Sumsk (Solovétsky Monastery—15th-16th c.). Ven. Niphon (Mt. Athos—1330).

Mural of American Saints in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church

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

Wednesday, June 10 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 — Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 13 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 — All Saints of North America. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 17 — Akathist to the Mother of God 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Friday, June 19 — Holy Apostle Jude. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 20 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.

See the online calendar for further details.