St. John Cassian Romanian Orthodox Church

08/23/2026

Attached is the menu for our upcoming fundraising lunch on August 30, 2026. The lunch will support the ongoing expenses of our church but also our upcoming festival. We are grateful for your continued generosity and support for our parish! Thank you for helping us grow and serve together!

08/15/2026

August 15, 2026 The Divine Liturgy for Feast of the Dormition of Mother of God

As we gathered in prayer and Thanksgiving to honor the Mother of God, we were blessed to welcome Fr. Aurel Sas, retired priest of the Romanian Metropolis of the two Americas and Fr. George Militaru, eparchial vicar of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Italy in Rome.

08/15/2026

Orthodox Prayer corner at St. John Cassian

We have recently received new icons from Romania and Europe. When you visit our church please stop by the books and icons store. We gladly help you choose the right icon or object for your prayer corner.

08/15/2026

August 14, 2026 — Great Vespers with Litya

08/13/2026

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ,

With great joy, we invite you to join us in prayer as we celebrate the Great Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.

Friday, August 14
6:00 PM – Great Vespers with Litya for the Feast of the Dormition

Saturday, August 15 – The Great Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God
9:30 AM – Matins
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy
12:30 PM – Memorial Service for the Departed (Parastas)

Sunday, August 16
9:30 AM – Matins
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy

08/04/2026

Church service reminder.

Wednesday, August 5
6:00 PM – Great Vespers with Litia for the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord

Thursday, August 6
Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
9:30 AM – Matins (Orthros)
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary
August 1–15

Friday, July 31
6:00 PM – Paraklesis Service to the Most Holy Theotokos

Saturday, August 1
6:00 PM – Great Vespers

Sunday, August 2
9:30 AM – Matins (Orthros)
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, August 5
6:00 PM – Great Vespers with Litia for the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord

Thursday, August 6
Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
9:30 AM – Matins (Orthros)
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy

Friday, August 7
6:00 PM – Paraklesis Service to the Most Holy Theotokos

Saturday, August 8
6:00 PM – Great Vespers

Sunday, August 9
9:30 AM – Matins (Orthros)
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, August 12
9:30 AM – Matins (Orthros)
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy

Friday, August 14
6:00 PM – Great Vespers with Litia for the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos

Saturday, August 15
Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos
9:30 AM – Matins (Orthros)
10:30 AM – Divine Liturgy

Confession

Throughout the Dormition Fast, the Holy Mystery of Confession will be available daily for everyone who wishes to prepare spiritually for the Feast.

07/25/2026

Saturday July 25 at 6 PM - vespers

Sunday July 26 - Sunday of Matthew

9:30 AM - Matins
10:30 AM - Divine Liturgy
12:30 PM - lunch with fundraising