St. Athanasius
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church
7921 Cottonwood Ln, Sacramento, CA 95828
Welcome!

Welcome to St. Athanasius Antiochian Orthodox Church! As a member of the ancient, apostolic, Orthodox Christian Church, our parish is committed to worshiping God in Trinity, helping the community in which it resides, and transforming its members into the people that Christ calls us to be. We welcome all to come and see the Tradition and worship of the Orthodox Church, unchanged since the time of the Apostles.

Recent Events
Father Philip performs the service of the Making of the Catechumen
  • 8

    Feb

    Saturday
    4:30pm Catechism
    5:30PM Vespers
  • 9

    Feb

    Sunday
    8:30 Orthros (Matins)
    9:30 Divine Liturgy
    3pm Super Bowl Party
  • 12

    Feb

    Wednesday
    6:00PM Akathist for St Athanasius
    Fast free
  • 14

    Feb

    Friday
    9:00 Akathist for Children
    Fast free
  • 15

    Feb

    Saturday
    9am Work Day, Holy Assumption Monastery
    5:30PM Reader's Vespers
    Fast free
  • 16

    Feb

    Sunday
    8:30 Orthros (Matins)
    9:30 Divine Liturgy
  • 19

    Feb

    Wednesday
    6:00PM Akathist for St Athanasius
    Fast
  • 21

    Feb

    Friday
    9:00 Akathist for Children
    Fast
  • 22

    Feb

    Saturday
    Saturday of Souls
    8:30AM Orthros
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy
    5:30PM Vespers
  • 23

    Feb

    Sunday
    8:30 Orthros (Matins)
    9:30 Divine Liturgy
  • 26

    Feb

    Wednesday
    6:00PM Akathist for St Athanasius
    Fast: dairy, fish, wine, & oil
  • 28

    Feb

    Friday
    9:00 Akathist for Children
    Fast: dairy, fish, wine, & oil
Upcoming Events

Dec 10 - Food Closet at Holy Cross (8:30-11:30)

Dec 11 - Akathist to St. Athanasius - 6:00pm
“The Hidden Arrow,” Messiah Lecture Series, Part 4  - 6:30pm
Fr. Philip McClanahan (final lecture)

Dec 15 - Parish Council Meeting following Liturgy

Dec 20 - Christmas movie at Church (The Muppet Christmas Carol), 4:30pm (12 and under); popcorn provided, please bring snacks and drinks
 

Commemorations, Scripture, Thought
Today's Commemorations
Theodore the Commander & Great Martyr, The Holy Prophet Zacharias (Zachariah), Nicephoros & Stephanos the Martyrs, Afterfeast of the Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple, Cuthman of Steyning
Today's Scripture Readings
ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS 2:4-10
Brethren, God who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God: not because of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
MATTHEW 10:16-22
The Lord said to his disciples, "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear testimony before them and the Gentiles. When they deliver you up, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved."
Today's Thought

During the entire time of his tortures, the Holy Great-martyr Theodore the General said repeatedly: “Glory to Thee, our God, Glory to Thee!”

Regular Schedule of Services
Sunday

8:30 AM - Orthros

9:30 AM - Divine Liturgy

Wednesday

6:00 PM - Akathist for St. Athanasius

Friday

9:00 AM - Akathist for Children

Saturday

5:30 PM - Vespers

Please see our monthly calendars for variations and additions to this schedule.