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St. Bartholomew Orthodox Church
4204 Ohls Ave.; Chattanooga, TN 37410
423-206-5450

Sun
17May
10:00 Matins
10:30 Divine Liturgy
Wed
20May
Leave-taking of Pascha
St. Alexis of Wilkesbarre
Thu
21May
ASCENSION OF THE LORD
St. John the Theologian

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Matins (Orthros)

The morning prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at dawn. Also called Orthros in Greek tradition, this service includes the reading of the Gospel, the Great Doxology, and numerous psalms and hymns. Matins prepares the faithful for the day and is often celebrated immediately before the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days.

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.

Pascha

The "Feast of Feasts" celebrating Christ's Resurrection from the dead. The most important celebration in the Orthodox Church, Pascha determines the date of all moveable feasts. The service begins with the joyful midnight proclamation "Christ is Risen!" and continues with the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

St. Alexis of Wilkesbarre

The 20th-century Russian priest who served in Pennsylvania and was known for his pastoral care and spiritual gifts. Celebrated on May 13th, Alexis (Toth) came to America in 1889 and served Carpatho-Russian communities. Despite facing ecclesiastical difficulties, he remained faithful to Orthodox tradition and helped establish Orthodoxy in America.

Ascension of Christ

The celebration of Christ's ascension into heaven forty days after His Resurrection, witnessed by the Apostles. This moveable feast always falls on a Thursday and marks Christ's return to the Father and His promise to send the Holy Spirit. The feast emphasizes both Christ's divine nature and His continued presence with the Church.

St. John the Theologian

The Apostle and Evangelist John, author of the Fourth Gospel, three Epistles, and Revelation. Known as "the Theologian" for his profound spiritual insights and "the Beloved Disciple" for his closeness to Christ. Celebrated on May 8th, his feast honors his unique witness to Christ's divine nature and his care for the Theotokos.

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