St. Anthony of the Desert Orthodox Mission

St. Anthony of the Desert Orthodox Mission We are an Eastern Orthodox Christian Mission Parish in Southern New Mexico - Mesilla Park/Las Cruces St. www.uocofusa.org

All of our services are in English.

Anthony is a Parish Mission of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA (UOC-USA) under the omofor of Archbishop Daniel. Many of our members are converts and others are from a variety of Orthodox jurisdictions. We have students from New Mexico State University including international students from Ethiopia, Egypt, China, Ukraine, Belarus, and Greece. Mailing address is:
St. Anthony of the Desert Orthodox Mission
8923 S Main St. Mesilla Park, NM, 88047
United States

09/29/2026

Daily Vespers

Catechumen Class for Monday 9/28/2026Monday, September 28, 20267:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MST)Meeting link:
09/28/2026

Catechumen Class for Monday 9/28/2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MST)

Meeting link:

09/28/2026

Father Silouan's homily, Sunday, 27 September 2026

Our newest parishioner, Kassiani, was born last night, September 23, to her proud parents, José and Michelle Sapata.We a...
09/25/2026

Our newest parishioner, Kassiani, was born last night, September 23, to her proud parents, José and Michelle Sapata.

We are happy to report that both mother and daughter are doing well. Please keep Michelle, José, and Kassiani in your prayers as they begin this blessed new chapter together.

Grant, O Lord, to your servants many blessed years in health and salvation.

"Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward." (Psalm 127:3)

Here are the remaining dates for fall semester for services at the New Mexico Military Institute. All services will be h...
09/19/2026

Here are the remaining dates for fall semester for services at the New Mexico Military Institute. All services will be held in the Alumni Chapel.
October 9 and 10, 2026
Friday: Vespers at 7 PM
Saturday: Divine Liturgy at 1 PM

November 6 and 7, 2026
Friday: Vespers at 7 PM
Saturday: Divine Liturgy at 1 PM

The chapel is open to the public, not only to students.
Tentative dates for October and November are currently being arranged. There will be no services in December.

For those attending liturgy at NMMI today (1 PM), the text and music can be found at
09/19/2026

For those attending liturgy at NMMI today (1 PM), the text and music can be found at

Priest: +Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of ages.

Our future, our children.
09/14/2026

Our future, our children.

09/13/2026

Father Gabriel's homily, Sunday, 13 September 2026

Students and Orthodox Christians of Southeast New Mexico and Super West Texas: The 2026–2027 school year is underway at...
09/04/2026

Students and Orthodox Christians of Southeast New Mexico and Super West Texas:
The 2026–2027 school year is underway at the New Mexico Military Institute. We will be on campus September 18–19 to offer liturgical services. All services will be held in the Alumni Chapel.

Friday: Vespers at 7 PM
Saturday: Divine Liturgy at 1 PM

The chapel is open to the public, not only to students.

Tentative dates for October and November are currently being arranged. There will be no services in December.

08/23/2026

Father Silouan's homily, Sunday, 23 August 2026

Address

8923 S Main Street
Mesilla Park, NM
88047

Opening Hours

Saturday 4:45pm - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18157152602

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