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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.

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.

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.
Nativity of Christ
The celebration of Christ's birth in Bethlehem. The feast is preceded by a 40-day Nativity Fast and celebrated with the Divine Liturgy, special hymns like the Troparion of the Nativity, and the blessing of homes.
Nativity of John the Baptist
The birth of St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of Christ, to the elderly Zacharias and Elizabeth. Celebrated on June 24th, this feast honors the one who prepared the way for Christ's ministry. John's birth was miraculous, and he grew up in the desert to become the voice crying in the wilderness, baptizing Christ in the Jordan.

All-Night Vigil
A lengthy service combining Vespers and Matins, traditionally celebrated on the eve of Sundays and major feasts. The All-Night Vigil includes the singing of "Lord, I Call," the Magnificat, the Great Doxology, and numerous psalms and hymns. This service prepares the faithful spiritually for the upcoming feast.
Holy Apostles Peter and Paul
The joint commemoration of the two great apostles: Peter, the leader of the Twelve, and Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Celebrated on June 29th after the Apostles' Fast, this feast honors both their ministries and their martyrdom in Rome. Though different in background, both were instrumental in establishing the early Church.
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St. Nicholas Car Cruise-In September 2006/01/26This CRUISE-IN event starts at 1pm, but cars may arrive starting at noon. Potato pancakes, pierogi, food trucks, raffle baskets, 50/50 and more! Cars will be parked on pavement. No registration
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St. Nicholas Mogadore Drive-thru September 101/16/26The 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
Shiny and New
Help St. Nicholas parish make our church property Shiny and New!
Details on Renovations and Donations can be found HERE.





