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Thine angelic life of fasting hath spread thy glory throughòut the chûrch of Christ, / O venerable father Brendàn. / For thou didst sail the waters of thè thundering sea / like a merchant seeking a pèarl of greát price, / but didst obtain it in heaven from the hand of the Lord. / Wherefore, O God-bearing father, / bestow this treasure upon those who now call upon thée with faith / and who cherish thine honored memory.

--Troparion of the church

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SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) Guidelines

Saint Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Mission is meeting in person! Please check back frequently for updates and current service schedules (below).

We are following the Dioceses of the West guidelines for in-person services:

Please observe social distancing between individuals and family groups
Masks should be used except when receiving communion. Readers, choir members, and especially those with respiratory disorders are exempt
Clergy will wear a mask when distributing Holy Communion. Please refrain from kissing the chalice or touching the red napkin
As with all illnesses, please remain home if you are sick. If possible, please check for a fever before arriving
You may use your own liturgical books during service
You may bring snacks and/or brown bag sack lunches for after services while observing social distancing

Liturgy Weekends

First and third Sundays of each month

Saturday 4 pm Catechism (TBD)

Saturday 5 pm Great Vespers

Sunday 8:30 am Matins; 10:00 am Liturgy*

* You may bring your own brown bag sack lunch

Typica Weekend

Second Sunday of each month

Saturday 5 pm Reader’s Vespers

Sunday 10:00 am Typica** (Reader’s Service)

** You may bring your own after service light snacks and refreshments

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