St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church is a parish of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania, of the Orthodox Church in America, a self-governing Orthodox Church in communion with the entirety of the Orthodox World.
We have no direct affiliation with the Patriarchate of Moscow, or the Russian Orthodox Church.
The founders of our parish were immigrants primarily from areas of the former Russian empire, and beyond. While maintaining her historic name as a tribute to her founders, St. Nicholas parish is now composed of Orthodox Christians from all over the world, including Russians, Ukrainians, Rusyns, Romanians, and more than anything, simply Americans.
All are welcome here. Please “come and see” (John 1:39)!
(Email Sent 05/23/2022 @ 1:45 pm)
Parish Faithful,
Christ Is Risen! Indeed He Is Risen!
Below please find a summary of upcoming services and events.
Saturday, May 28
5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sunday, May 29 - Sunday of the Blind Man
9:10 am – Reading of the Hours
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, May 31 - Leavetaking of Pascha
6:00 pm – Great Vespers
Wednesday, June 1 - Leavetaking of Pascha
8:50 am – Reading of the Hours
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Ascension
6:00 pm – Great Vespers with Litia
Thursday, June 2 - Ascension
8:50 am – Reading of the Hours
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Saturday, June 4
5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sunday, June 5 - Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
9:10 am – Reading of the Hours
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy
Saturday, June 11 - Memorial Saturday
8:50 am – Reading of the Hours
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Pentecost
5:00 pm – Great Vespers with Litia
Sunday, June 12 - Pentecost
9:10 am – Reading of the Hours
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy with Kneeling Prayers
Monday, June 13 - Holy Spirit Monday
8:50 am – Reading of the Hours
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Saturday, June 18
5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sunday, June 19 - Sunday of All Saints / Father’s Day
9:10 am – Reading of the Hours
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy
Thursday, June 23 - Nativity of John the Baptist
6:00 pm – Vespers with Litia
Friday, June 24 - Nativity of John the Baptist
8:50 am – Reading of the Hours
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy
Saturday, June 25
5:00 pm – Great Vespers
Sunday, June 26 - Sunday of All Saints of America/Rus’
9:10 am – Reading of the Hours
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy
Tuesday, June 28 - Ss. Peter and Paul
6:00 pm – Vespers with Litia
Wednesday, June 29 - Ss. Peter and Paul
8:50 am – Reading of the Hours
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy
***Live Stream will also be available for all services.***
In Christ,
Jennifer N. Bzik
Administrative Assistant
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory forever!
Welcome to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.
St. Nicholas Church is a parish of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). It is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the beautiful and growing Lehigh Valley.
All are welcome to join us for any of our services!
If you are looking for a new Church home, or are curious about the Orthodox Church and ancient Christianity, we encourage you to “come and see.” (John 1:46)
We hope to see you soon!
Sunday of the Blind Man
9:10am Reading of the Hours
9:30am Divine Liturgy
Leavetaking of Pascha
6:00pm Great Vespers
Leavetaking of Pascha
Ascension
8:50am Reading of the Hours
9:00am Divine Liturgy
6:00pm Great Vespers with Litia
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
8:50am Reading of the Hours
9:00am Divine Liturgy
5:00pm Great Vespers
Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council
9:10am Reading of the Hours
9:30am Divine Liturgy
The Orthodox Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It's Orthodox, but not Jewish. It's Catholic, but not Roman. It isn't non-denominational, it's pre-denominational. It has been believed, taught, preserved, defended and died for. The Faith of the Apostles, since the day of Pentecost 2000 years ago.