The church family at Holy Nativity is made up of people from various religious and Christian backgrounds. One thing we share in common is our spiritual journey. At some point in our lives, we decided it was time to explore Christianity or engage the Christian faith in deeper way. Through prayer, study of the Holy Scriptures, the writings of the ancient Church, and seeking the counself of others, we found our way to Orthodoxy. To be honest, this tranistion can be difficult. You discover that following Christ is truly a sacrficial way of life, the way of the Cross. While the cost is great, the reward is greater. If you are on a spiritual journey, we would like to help. Fr Jason (318-455-4219) is available to visit with you as well as others in the congregation. Our website and the resources connected to it may offer some assistance. Please pray about joining us for a service. We would love to have you visit Holy Nativity. May God bless and guide your steps!
Service Schedule
† Monday, February 3 & Tuesday, February 4 House Blessings
† Wednesday, February 5 5:30pm - Vespers
† Thursday, February 6 8:30am - Divine Liturgy 12pm - Men's Lunch @ Podnahs' on Youree Dr.
† Friday, February 7 Fr. Jason @ St. Emilia Conference in Houston
† Saturday, February 8 5pm - Great Vespers
† Sunday, February 9 Publican and the Pharisee 9am - Matins 10am - Divine Liturgy CHOIR PRACTICE Coffee Hour: Meal Team
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All Scripture Readings
Apostles of the Seventy Archippus and Philemon, and Martyr Apphia
Saints Archippus, Philemon and Apphia, Apostles of the Seventy were students and companions of the holy Apostle Paul. In the Epistle to Philemon, the Apostle Paul names Saint Archippus as his companion, and mentions him again in the Epistle to the Colossians (Col. 4:17). Saint Archippus was bishop…
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Martyrs Maximus, Theodotus, Hesychius, and Asclepiodota, of Adrianopolis
The Holy Martyrs Maximus, Theodotus, Hesychius and Asclepiodota suffered for the Faith at Adrianopolis, during the persecution under the emperor Maximian (305-311). The holy martyrs endured many sufferings. At first they tied them to a tree and tore them with iron hooks. After this, they led them…
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Presbyters and Confessors Eugene and Macarius, at Antioch
The Holy Confessors Eugene and Macarius were presbyters of the Antiochian Church. During the reign of Julian the Apostate (361-363) they were brought to the emperor for trial for their refusal to participate in pagan orgies. The presbyters boldly denounced him for his apostasy and they were given…
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Venerable Dositheus of Palestine, disciple of Venerable Abba Dorotheus
Saint Dositheus, a disciple of Saint Abba Dorotheus (June 5), lived during the sixth-seventh centuries, and was raised in a rich and renowned family. Young Dositheus listened to tales of the holy city of Jerusalem from the servants of his grandfather, a military commander, and this kindled within…
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Saint Rabulas of Samosata
Saint Rabulas was born in the Syrian city of Samosata and he received an excellent education. While still young, he became a monk and struggled in the deserts and on the mountains, following the example of the holy Prophet Elias (July 20) and Saint John the Baptist of the Lord (January 7, February…
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Venerable Theodore of Sanaxar
Saint Theodore was born near the town of Romanov in the province of Yaroslavl in 1719, the son of Prince Ignatius Ushakov and his wife Paraskevḗ (or Irene). At his Baptism, he was named John. As a young man, John Ushakov enlisted in the Preobrazhensky Guard Regiment in Petersburg, and attained…
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Icon of the Mother of God of Cyprus
The Cyprus Icon of the Mother of God. In this icon the Mother of God is depicted sitting on a throne with the Divine Infant in Her arms. There is an angel on either side of Her. The prototype of this holy icon manifested itself in the year 392 on the island of Cyprus at the tomb of Righteous…
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Venerable Conan, Abbot of the Pethukla Monastery
Saint Conan was born in Cilicia. While still at an early age he became a monk at the Pethukla monastery near the Jordan River, where he was ordained presbyter. Archbishop Peter of Jerusalem learned about the strict ascetic and sent people to him for Baptism. Saint Conan baptized those who came and…
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Martyr Philothea the Monastic
The Monastic Martyr Philothea was born in Athens in 1522. Her parents, Syriga and Angelos Benizelos, were renowned not only for being eminent and rich, but also deeply devout. Often the kind-hearted Syriga had implored the Most Holy Theotokos for a child. Her fervent prayers were heard, and a…