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.

  • 12

    Dec

    Friday
    St. Spyridon the Wonderworker
    Fast
  • 13

    Dec

    Saturday
    Fast
  • 14

    Dec

    Sunday
    8:30AM Orthros (Matins)
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy
    Parish Council Meeting
    Fast: wine & oil
  • 16

    Dec

    Tuesday
    830am - 1130am Archangel Michael Food Closet
    Fast
  • 17

    Dec

    Wednesday
    Holy Prophet Daniel
    Fast
  • 19

    Dec

    Friday
    Fast
  • 20

    Dec

    Saturday
    St. Ignatius of Antioch
    5:30PM Vespers
    Fast
  • 21

    Dec

    Sunday
    St. Julianna the Virgin Martyr
    8:30AM Orthros (Matins)
    9:30AM Divine Liturgy
    Altar Space Cleaning
    5:00PM Teen Ice Skating Downtown
    Fast
  • 22

    Dec

    Monday
    St. Anastasia
    Fast
  • 23

    Dec

    Tuesday
    830am - 1130am Archangel Michael Food Closet
    Fast
  • 24

    Dec

    Wednesday
    9:00AM Royal Hours and Typika
    10:00PM Festal Orthros
    11:00PM Divine Liturgy
    Fast
  • 25

    Dec

    Thursday
    Fast free
Commemorations, Scripture, Thought
Today's Commemorations
Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople, Luke the New Stylite of Chalcedon, Martyrs Acepsius and Aeithalas, Holy Martyrs Miracus and Barsabas, Leontios the Righteous of Monemvasia, The Glorious King Nikephoros Phokas
Today's Scripture Readings
ST. PAUL'S FIRST LETTER TO TIMOTHY 6:17-21
Timothy, my son, charge the rich in this world not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous, thus laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life which is life indeed. O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the godless chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge, for by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.
LUKE 21:28-33
The Lord said to his disciples, "Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees; as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Today's Thought

Let us become like Christ, since Christ became like us. Let us become gods because of Him, since He for us became man. He took upon Himself a low degree that He might give us a higher one. He became poor, that in His poverty we might become rich. --St. Gregory of Nazianzus

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.