Christ is in our midst!

Our vision: St. Nicholas Church will strive to glorify God through Orthodox Christian worship, sincere love and care for one another, and service to those in need around us.

Who we are: St Nicholas Church is a vibrant community of Orthodox Christians from a diversity of backgrounds who embrace the historic, pre-denominational Orthodox Christian faith. Our parish is recognized as a center of education and evangelism in the greater Pittsburgh area. Our mission is to serve God by worshipping Him and serving others, to deepen our knowledge of Jesus Christ, to renew His Image in us, and to grow into His Likeness by the Grace of the Holy Spirit.

Great Lent Includes Daily Services at St Nicholas

Great Lent is a time to intensify our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, and the support of everything is worship. Join is for any of the Divine Services that we offer on a daily basis. May God bless you on your Lenten journey!

A printable Lenten Schedule can be found here.

Let us begin the fast with joy!
Let us prepare ourselves for spiritual efforts!
Let us cleanse our soul and cleanse our flesh!
Let us abstain from every passion as we abstain from food!
Let us rejoice in virtues of the Spirit and fulfill them in love,
that we all may see the Passion of Christ our God,
and rejoice in spirit at the holy Pascha!

New Icon Project a Huge Success!

Recently our parish initiated a new icon project as a part of our temple renewal in anticipation of our 100th anniversary celebration in 2014. In 15 days every icon on the iconostasis was donated - a total of $38,500 in pledges! Stay tuned for updates as the icon project, painted by iconographer Cheryl Pituch of Johnstown, PA, and church painting takes shape. We look forward to the completion in October, 2014!

We're on Facebook!

Find us on Facebook and like our page! We offer spiritual resources for your Christian journey that you can share with your friends and family!

Bible Study Begins on I Corinthians

Our parish is currently studying the first epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians. This letters addresses the impact of disunity on the life of the community.

This is an outstanding opportunity to learn the teaching of the ancient Church. Studies will resume every other Wednesday at 7:00 PM after Pascha, preceeded by a Vespers service at 6:30 PM in the Church. Everyone is welcomed! Check the calendar for the latest dates and times.

Orthodox Resources on Ancient Faith Radio

Want to learn more about Orthodoxy? Ancient Faith Radio is an oustanding resource, streaming 24 hours a day on two internet radio stations and offering dozens of podcast with thousands of episodes to choose from. And don't forget to start your day with Fr Tom's podcast, The Path, and his weekly sermon series, Sermons at St Nicholas. AFR is bringing the Acient Faith to the modern world!

St Nicholas Church Receives Significant Grant

We are grateful recipients of a generous grant from the Virginia H. Farah Foundation to pursue the creation of senior housing at the old St Mark's School next to our church. Our church is committed to the growth of our parish community, the beautification and renovation of our own parish property, and the renewal and support of the community around us.

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St. Nicholas Orthodox Church • 320 Munson Avenue • McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-331-1053 • info@stnicholas-oca.org