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Holy Fathers of the 1st Ecumenical Council29
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All Saints of North America
St. John KronstadtFast

Vespers
The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection.
Sunday of the Blind Man
The sixth Sunday of Pascha, commemorating Christ healing the man born blind. Jesus declared "I am the light of the world" and gave sight to the man who washed in the Pool of Siloam. This miracle represents spiritual illumination and baptism. The feast emphasizes Christ as the true light who opens both physical and spiritual eyes.

The Hours
Brief prayer services traditionally celebrated at specific times of day: First Hour (6 AM), Third Hour (9 AM), Sixth Hour (noon), and Ninth Hour (3 PM). Each Hour includes psalms, troparia, and prayers appropriate to that time of day. These services sanctify the day and connect us to Christ's Passion, as they commemorate specific moments in His crucifixion and death.

Divine Liturgy
The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.
Ascension of Christ
The celebration of Christ's ascension into heaven forty days after His Resurrection, witnessed by the Apostles. This moveable feast always falls on a Thursday and marks Christ's return to the Father and His promise to send the Holy Spirit. The feast emphasizes both Christ's divine nature and His continued presence with the Church.

Memorial Service (Panikhida)
A service of remembrance for the departed, asking for God's mercy on their souls and offering prayers for their eternal rest. Often called Panikhida in Slavic traditions, these services may be held at funerals, on memorial days, or on the anniversary of death. The service expresses the Orthodox belief in the communion of saints and our ongoing prayer relationship with the departed.
Pentecost
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles fifty days after Pascha, marking the full revelation of the Holy Trinity and the beginning of the Church's mission in the world. During Vespers, special kneeling prayers are offered and the church is adorned with greenery. This feast celebrates the completion of Christ's saving work and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all believers. From this day forward, the Sundays of the year are numbered from Pentecost, signifying the continual life and growth of the Church in the grace of the Spirit.

Akathist
A devotional service of praise consisting of hymns sung while standing ("akathist" means "not sitting"). The most famous is the Akathist to the Theotokos, traditionally sung during the fifth Friday of Great Lent. Akathists can honor Christ, the Theotokos, or various saints. These services are deeply moving expressions of Orthodox hymnography and devotion.
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St. Nicholas Mogadore Drive-thru June 201/16/26The first Tuesday of the month we offer a food drive-thru and ethnic goods sales. Pre-order and pay online only at marketplace.stnickoca.org The last order is taken the evening before at 8
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St. Nicholas Car Show September 2001/15/26This Cruise in event starts at 1pm, but cars may arrive starting at noon. Potato pancakes, pierogi, food trucks, raffle baskets, 50/50 and more! Raindate will be October 4. Cars will be parked o
Shiny and New
Help St. Nicholas parish make our church property Shiny and New!
Details on Renovations and Donations can be found HERE.





