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
10th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, August 9, 2026
Saint Herman of Alaska came from a family of merchants of Serpukhov, a city of the Moscow Diocese. He entered monastic life as a teen-ager, and went to live at the Valaam Monastery on an island in Lake Ladoga. He was part of the missionary expedition to Alaska that began in 1793. The 9-month journey covered roughly 9,000 miles, over wilderness and across the North Pacific Ocean.
In America, Father Herman chose as his place of habitation Spruce Island, which he called New Valaam. He grew a vegetable garden, wore a deerskin smock, and on occasion went barefoot. He taught Native Alaskan children and provided for both books for his students and sustenance for orphans.
He prayed for and received many miracles during his life and beyond, and he remains a beloved figure to both Orthodox and non-Orthodox in Alaska.
Scripture readings: Galatians 5:22-6:2; Luke 6:17-23; 1 Corinthians 4:9-16; Matthew 17:14-23
Commemorated feasts and saints:Afterfeast of the Transfiguration. Glorification of Ven. Herman of Alaska, Wonderworker of All America (1970). Hieromartyr Euthymios of Rhodes (16th c.). Apostle Matthias (ca. 63). Martyr Anthony of Alexandria. Ven. Psoï of Egypt (4th c.). Martyrs Julian, Marcian, John, James, Alexius, Demetrius, Photius (Phocas), Peter, Leontius, and Mary, of Constantinople (730).
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, August 5 — Vigil for the Feast of Transfiguration with blessing of grapes and fruit 6 p.m.
- Thursday, August 6 — Transfiguration. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Saturday, August 8 — Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, August 9 — Venerable Herman of Alaska. Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, August 12 — Akathist to St. Nicholas 6 p.m.
- Friday, August 14 — Vigil for the Feast of Dormition 6 p.m.
- Saturday, August 15 — Dormition (Falling Asleep) of the Most Holy Theotokos. Hours 9:10 a.m. Divine Liturgy followed by blessing of herbage 9:20 a.m. Great Vespers 6 p.m.
- Sunday, August 16 — Matins 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy 9:30 a.m.
See the online calendar for further details.