Witnessing the Gospel to Central Virginia
and the Shenandoah Valley
About Our Parish
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is a local parish of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. Our parishioners live in Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, and other towns in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
We are located in Albemarle County at:
7581 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Greenwood, Virginia 22943
(540) 456-6981
Mailing address:
PO Box 6981
Charlottesville VA 22906
Please explore this website to learn more about our parish and our holy Orthodox Christian Faith.
Announcements and News
Tenth Anniversary and Church Consecration
The Visit of our Hierarchs — May 1-2, 2009
As the culmination of its celebration of its tenth year in serving the faithful of Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Charlottesville welcomed Archbishop Antony and His Grace Bishop Daniel. The Hierarchs offered the sacred rites of the Consecration of the Temple and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy during the Parish Celebration on May 1 and 2. The weekend’s events began on Friday evening, May 1, with the celebration of the Great Vespers of Consecration.
Virginia Festival of the Book, March 21
Please join us at 10AM on Saturday, March 21st at the Center for Christian Study, where Fr. Patrick Viscuso will discuss his book Sexuality, Marriage and Celibacy in Byzantine Law. Fr. Patrick’s work explores contemporary social issues relating to marriage and gender by examining the underlying historical framework of medieval church law and its impact on our current approach to these topics.
The Center for Christian Study is located on the Corner across from UVA, at 128 Chancellor Street. The Center’s number is 434-817-1050.
Tenth Anniversary Celebration and Church Consecration, May 1-2, 2009
We invite you to share in our joy by participating with us as we welcome our Hierarchs on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, 2009, for the sacred Ritual of Consecration of our Parish Church.
We ask for your prayers always, but especially during these days of thanksgiving for all that God has done for us in these first ten years of the Parish’s existence. May Our Lord consecrate us all in His truth and fill us with His love!
Friday, May 1, 2009
6:30pm: Hierarchical Vespers with Prayers of Consecration followed by Fellowship Reception*
Saturday, May 2, 2009
9:00am: Welcome of Hierarchs
9:30am Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Consecration of the Temple followed by Anniversary Banquet at Waynesboro Country Club
IMPORTANT NOTE
RSVP’s ARE REQUESTED by April 22 for these events, and tickets must be purchased in advance for the banquet.
For further information, including banquet ticket pricing and availability, please call 540-456-6981 or email stnicholasorthodoxchurch@embarqmail.com
Tenth Anniversary Fund Drive
In conjunction with the Tenth Anniversary, we are also offering our friends the opportunity to participate in a special Tenth Anniversary Fund Drive, which began on our Parish Feast Day, December 6th, 2008, and will conclude with the Anniversary Banquet. The drive will assist us with the necessary improvements and appointments for the sanctuary, our parish kitchen construction project, and related expenses for which we hope to raise up to $100,000.
We look forward to seeing you in May!
Yours in Christ,
V. Rev. Robert C. Holet, Pastor
Sem. James E. Guba, Chairman, Parish Leadership Board
Karen B. Bowman, Anniversary Steering Committee Chair
