Holy Ascension Orthodox Church

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Friday Vespers and Catechism Group - 6:00 pm
Saturday Vigil - 6:30 pm
Sunday Hours & Divine Liturgy-9:00am

04/12/2026

Thy resurrection oh Christ Savior, the angels hymn in the heavens; vouchsafe also us on earth, with pure hearts, to glorify thee!

The past few months we welcomed four new catechumens into our parish. Glory to God for all things! The last slide we hav...
03/26/2026

The past few months we welcomed four new catechumens into our parish. Glory to God for all things!

The last slide we have attached our service schedule for Holy Week and Pascha

In November we were blessed to be joined by our bishop for the celebration of the anniversary of the founding of our pa...
01/16/2026

In November we were blessed to be joined by our bishop for the celebration of the anniversary of the founding of our parish. Glory to God for all things!

Our autumn Bazaar was a success! It was a beautiful day of dancing, music, delicious treats, fellowship, and activities!
12/04/2025

Our autumn Bazaar was a success! It was a beautiful day of dancing, music, delicious treats, fellowship, and activities!

Many years to our new catechumen! Glory to God for all things!
11/04/2025

Many years to our new catechumen! Glory to God for all things!

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spiri...
09/25/2025

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” Matthew 28:19

Congratulations to baby Aqualina and her sponsors!

It’s that time of year again! The Autumn Bazaar is happening October 19th from 1-6. Come and enjoy music, dancing, games...
09/15/2025

It’s that time of year again! The Autumn Bazaar is happening October 19th from 1-6.

Come and enjoy music, dancing, games, baked goods, and more! Entrance is free of charge.

Many years to our new catechumen!
09/05/2025

Many years to our new catechumen!

A couple weeks ago we celebrated our parish feast of Holy Ascension! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us...
06/12/2025

A couple weeks ago we celebrated our parish feast of Holy Ascension! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us!

Hosanna in the highest!! Blessed Palm Sunday! ☦️☦️☦️
04/14/2025

Hosanna in the highest!! Blessed Palm Sunday!

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That feeling when it’s almost Pascha!! Below is our service schedule for the Lent and Pascha season:(Friday, Saturday, S...
02/27/2025

That feeling when it’s almost Pascha!!

Below is our service schedule for the Lent and Pascha season:
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday services as normal unless otherwise stated below)

Clean week March 3rd-March 7th

Monday/Tuesday
6:00am Reader services- Matins, Hours, Vespers, and the Jesus prayer
6:30pm Compline and Great Canon
Wednesday
6:00am Reader services- Matins, Hours, Vespers, and the Jesus prayer
1:00pm Pre-sanctified Liturgy
6:30pm Compline and Great Canon
Thursday/Friday
6:00am Reader services- Matins, Hours, Vespers, and the Jesus prayer
6:30pm Compline and Great Canon

Tuesday March 18th
6:30pm Matins
Wednesday March 19th
6:00pm Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts

Wednesday April 2nd
6:00pm Matins Great Canon of Saint Andrew and reading of the life of Saint Mary of Egypt

Sunday April 6th
9:00am Hours and Divine Liturgy
6:30pm Vigil
Annunciation Monday April 7th
6:00am Hours and Divine Liturgy

Friday April 11th
6:30 pm - Vespers & Matins
Lazarus Saturday April 12th
9:00 am - Hours and Divine Liturgy
5:30 pm - Confession
6:30 pm - Vigil

Palm Sunday April 13th
9:00 am - Hours and Divine Liturgy
6:30 pm - Matins, 1st Hour

Holy Week April 14th- April 19th

Monday/ Tuesday
6:30 pm - Matins, 1st Hour
Wednesday
5:00 pm - Holy Unction
6:30 pm - Matins, 1st Hour
Thursday
9:00 am - Hours, Vespers, Divine Liturgy
6:00 pm - Matins (Service of the 12 Passion Gospels)
Friday
9:00 am - Royal Hours
3:00 pm - Vespers with the Bringing out of the Shroud (Epitaphios/Plaschanitsa)
5:30 pm (approx.) - Matins with Lamentations and Procession

Saturday
9:00 am - Hours, Vespers, Divine Liturgy; Reading of the Acts of the Apostles begins
9:00 pm - Reading of the Acts of the Apostles continues
11:10 pm - Midnight Office

Sunday-PASCHA OF THE LORD April 20th
Midnight - Procession and Paschal Matins; Divine Liturgy; Blessing of Pascha Baskets; Festive Meal
3:30pm- Agape Vespers and Matins

Bright Monday April 21st
9:00am- Hours, Divine Liturgy with procession

Many years to the newly illumined! ☦️☦️☦️
02/03/2025

Many years to the newly illumined!

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Rochester, NY
14625

Opening Hours

Friday 5:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15853853091

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