St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church A parish of the Eastern American Diocese under the omophorion of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas In 2009, St.

Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church celebrated 80 years in the Stratford Community! In 1929 a group of Russian immigrants consisting of Sikorsky Aviation Corporation employees, families and friends founded our Church. The Church's original location was in a small house on Lake Street. The Church quickly outgrew this space and in 1942 the present Church, a 12th Century Novgorod style building was dedi

cated. This Church continues to be a stunning landmark in Stratford to this day. The services are held in Old Church Slavonic and English. In addition, Sunday School for the children of the parish is held on Sunday's following the Church Service during the school year. Sunday
10:00am - Divine Liturgy - Summer hours: 9:30

Saturday
5:00pm - Vigil

Eve of Feast
6:30pm - Vigil - See calendar for details. Feast
9:30am - Divine Liturgy - On weekdays, usually 9:30 am; see calendar.

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06/21/2026

Why does the priest cense the faithful?
When the priest censes the faithful, he blesses them as living temples of God. Orthodox Christians receive this act with reverence, remembering their baptism and faith. Learn how this gesture unites us in holy worship. Do you bow when censed? Share your reverence.

06/19/2026

Metropolitan Eugene of Tallinn expressed condolences over the damage to the Lavra’s Dormition Cathedral and called war an evil incompatible with the Gospel of peace.

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1 Honeyspot Road
Stratford, CT
06615

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