We are an American Orthodox parish in the Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) and our services are entirely in English. A growing Christian community of people from various backgrounds, we share a common commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ, to each other and to the Apostolic Faith. Most of us are Orthodox converts, and we warmly welcome families, couples and all those looking for a deeper experience of the salvation offered in Christ. Is there a meeting of Heaven and earth? Come and see.
We're growing and we're building. Watch for the new cross on the top of our building, and our new sign. Coming soon.
SUNDAY OF THE FOREFATHERS, DECEMBER 14
The Sunday that falls between December 11-17 is known as the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers. These are the ancestors of Christ according to the flesh, who lived before the Law and under the Law, especially the Patriarch Abraham, to whom God said, “In thy seed shall all of the nations of the earth be blessed” (Gen. 12:3, 22:18).
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The Jesus Prayer is the most essential weapon in the work of our salvation. But he who takes hold of it must expect temptations and be prepared for an inner battle, a battle with thoughts. The demons do not like the Jesus Prayer and in every way they take vengeance on the person who strikes them with this sword.
—St Barsanuphius of Optina
Your Journey into the Orthodox Church Begins with Catechism...
...and it never ends. Catechism class presents the opportunity to internalize and be changed by the Orthodox Faith, to both examine it and be examined by it. Using the template of the Divine Liturgy service, chapter by chapter, line upon line and precept upon precept, we prepare catechumens, those receiving instruction, for baptism and communion.
What do the Orthodox teach? What do they believe? Did the Church Fathers' approach to the ancient doctrines differ from that of the modern Western Church? Come and see. Just show up.
The next Catechism class is on Thursday, December 11 at 7:00pm. We will be discussing chapter 6 of Essential Orthodox Christian Beliefs.
The Mission of The Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”
St Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Church is part of the Diocese of The West, which is presided over by The Most Reverend Benjamin, Archbishop of San Francisco and the West. Our mission is bringing the joy of Christ's resurrection to those who have never heard the Good News, and to strengthen and encourage the faithful who reside within Astoria and the local area.
The Holy Scripture is a collection of books written over multiple centuries by those inspired by God to do so. It is the primary witness to the Orthodox Christian faith, within Holy Tradition and often described as its highest point. It was written by the prophets and apostles in human language, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and collected, edited, and canonized by the Church.
Holiness or sainthood is a gift (charisma) given by God to man, through the Holy Spirit. Man's effort to become a participant in the life of divine holiness is indispensable, but sanctification itself is the work of the Holy Trinity, especially through the sanctifying power of Jesus Christ, who was incarnate, suffered crucifixion, and rose from the dead, in order to lead us to the life of holiness, through the communion with the Holy Spirit.
Saint Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Church
820 Alameda Avenue (Mailing: PO Box 393) Astoria, OR 97103
info@orthodoxastoria.org / â€(503) 467-8360‬
