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.

Iconostasis of St. Athanasius
Iconostasis of St. Athanasius
Iconostasis of St. Athanasius
Recent Events

St. Athanasius was happy to host Anastasia Pamela Barksdale from OCMC and found out how to Pray, Give and Go!

Fr. Philip says prayers at the entrance of the church welcoming our latest catechumen

St. Athanasius is blessed to have four new catachumens in total and with the Lord's blessing, many more. 

  • 4

    Dec

    Monday
    The Holy Great Martyr Barbara
    St. John Damascus
    9:00 Orthros
    Fast

  • 5

    Dec

    Tuesday
    St. Saba the Sanctified
    8:30AM Food Closet
    6:00PM Akathist for St Xenia of St Petersburg
    Fast

  • 8

    Dec

    Friday
    9:00AM Akathist for Children
    Fast

  • 9

    Dec

    Saturday
    Conception of the Theotokos
    6:00PM Vespers
    Fast

  • 10

    Dec

    Sunday
    8:30 Orthros (Matins)
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy
    Fast: wine & oil

  • 11

    Dec

    Monday
    9:00 Orthros
    Fast

  • 12

    Dec

    Tuesday
    St. Spyridon the Wonderworker
    8:30AM Food Closet
    6:00PM Akathist for St Xenia of St Petersburg
    Fast

  • 15

    Dec

    Friday
    9:00AM Akathist for Children
    Fast

  • 16

    Dec

    Saturday
    6:00PM Vespers
    Fast: wine & oil

  • 17

    Dec

    Sunday
    Holy Prophet Daniel
    8:30 Orthros (Matins)
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy
    Fast

  • 18

    Dec

    Monday
    9:00 Orthros
    Fast

  • 19

    Dec

    Tuesday
    8:30AM Food Closet
    6:00PM Akathist for St Xenia of St Petersburg
    Fast
Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec 3                     St. Nicholas Visit
Dec 17                   Ladies get together ornament exchange
                               Following Liturgy & Meal at the church
Dec 25                   The Nativity of our Lord

Commemorations, Scripture, Thought
Today's Commemorations
Sabbas the Sanctified, Holy Martyr Diogenes, Philotheos the Righteous of Mount Athos, Nektarios the Bulgarian
Today's Scripture Readings
ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO THE GALATIANS 5:22-26; 6:1-2
Brethren, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
MATTHEW 11:27-30
The Lord said to his disciples, "All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Today's Thought

When they asked the Venerable St. Zacharias, “Who is a true monk?” he replied: “He who constantly applies himself to the fulfilling of God's commandments.”

Regular Schedule of Services
Sunday

8:30 AM - Orthros

9:30 AM - Divine Liturgy

Monday

9:00 AM - Orthros

Tuesday

6:00 PM - Akathist for St. Xenia

Friday

9:00 AM - Akathist for Children

Saturday

6:00 PM - Vespers

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