Holy Assumption of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church Kenai AK

09/05/2026

What a wonderful blessing!

The Diocese of Sitka and Alaska joyfully welcomes His Grace Bishop John of Caracas and South America for a historic visit and concelebration with His Eminence Archbishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska.

The faithful are warmly invited to gather in prayer and participate in the Divine Services surrounding this fraternal meeting of Orthodox hierarchs.

HOMER — Church of the Holy Transfiguration
4060 Pennock St, Homer, AK 99603

Thursday, September 10
5:00 PM — Hierarchical Vigil

Friday, September 11
9:00 AM — Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

Following the services in Homer, the remainder of the weekend's Divine Services and activities will take place at Saint Tikhon of Moscow Russian Orthodox Church in Anchorage, on Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99516.

Service time at Saint Tikhon Orthodox Church

Satuerday, September 12
5:00 PM --- Vigil

Sunday, September 13
9:00 AM --- Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

From Alaska to South America, this gathering bears witness to the unity of the Orthodox Church—across immense distances and diverse peoples, we remain united in one Faith, one Eucharist, and one Lord Jesus Christ.

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09/05/2026

Seldovia Outreach for Young Adults and Teens: Julie Heckert gathered a group of young adults and teens from our Kenai parish to provide some much needed work at the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Seldovia last month. On Saturday, the group removed the old chain link fence and four outdoor lights which originally illuminated the church but have since broken. Everyone attended the evening vespers service on Saturday and Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning. The group had a chance to explore Seldovia on Sunday afternoon before they headed back to Homer early evening. Thank you Ginny & Maurice Glenn for your hospitality!

06/19/2026

O Righteous Mother Olga pray unto God for us!

04/15/2026

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
Kristos Voskrese! Voistino Voskrese!
Kristos Anestei Alethos Anestei!

04/13/2026

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
Kristos Voskrese! Voistino Voskrese!
Kristos Anestei Alethos Anestei!

The scheduled Liturgy for tomorrow morning, Tuesday April 14th, is cancelled. May you all have a beautiful and wonderful Bright Week.

03/31/2026

Here is the full schedule of church services starting from Lazarus Saturday to bright Tuesday. Everyone is welcome to join us for all of these services. Opportunity for confession is open after each evening service.

03/17/2026

Thank you, Archbishop ALEXEI for joining us last weekend to celebrate the Veneration of the Holy Cross, honoring the life-giving Cross of Christ as a symbol of victory over death, strength for the Lenten journey, and hope for the Resurrection.

03/12/2026

His Eminence Archbishop ALEXEI will grace us with his presence this weekend at Holy Assumption. Please join us!

Here is the schedule of events:

Friday, March 13

Vladyka arrives at the parish 3:30 - 4:30 PM.

Dinner with Father Vasily, Matushka, and Vladyka

Saturday, March 14

9:00 AM Soul Saturday Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Panikhida

Potluck following at Fort Kenay

Following Divine Liturgy and potluck~ Spiritual Retreat held by Vladyka Alexei

Vigil: 5:00 PM

Dinner with the Episcopal Party, Father Vasily, and any invited Parish Members by the Rector

Sunday, March 15

9:00 AM~ Hierarchical Divine Liturgy

Following Liturgy~ Coffee hour and time with the faithful

Departure from Kenai following coffee hour

03/06/2026

Please share this with others. Mark your calendars and plan on joining us.

At the Threshold of Eternity: A Lenten Retreat with Archbishop Alexei

Great Lent is a time set apart for repentance, prayer, and the renewal of the soul.

This year, His Eminence Archbishop Alexei invites the faithful to a Lenten retreat reflecting on The Fearsome Judgment and the Mercy of Christ. Using a striking 18th-century Moscow broadside depicting the Fearsome Judgment of God, His Eminence will explore both the historical meaning of this image and the profound spiritual lessons it offers Orthodox Christians today.

What does it mean to stand at the threshold of eternity? How should the reality of the Last Judgment shape the way we live, repent, and prepare our hearts for Christ?

Join Archbishop Alexei for this powerful Lenten reflection as we seek to deepen our repentance and renew our hope in the mercy of God.

📍 See the poster for dates and locations in Kenai, Anchorage, and Fairbanks.

All are welcome.

03/02/2026

Fry Bread Friday is back this Friday, March 6, 2026

Please join us for some delicious fry bread and baked goods.

When: 10 am - 2 pm (or until sold out)
Where: Fort Kenay, 1104 Mission Avenue, Old Town Kenai

All proceeds this month will go to help one of our former Kenai resident priests, Father Michael Trefon, Sr. and Matushka Daria as they prepare to retire at their Newhalen home which needs several upgrades such as a new woodstove, washer/dryer, new shower, and kitchen storage.

If you can't attend, but would like to contribute, please send checks to the Holy Assumption Church, 1105 Mission Avenue, Kenai, AK 99611 or call 907-690-0136 to make a credit card donation.
Thank you!