Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church

14220 Elva Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone/fax: (408) 867-0628
Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is part of the Orthodox Church in America, within the Diocese of the West, and belonging to the Pacific Central Deanery.

The church is located in the south end of the Santa Clara Valley serving the needs of members of the entire Orthodox Christian community. Their parishioners come from all directions and meet frequently to celebrate together and enjoy Orthodox Christian fellowship.

St. Nicholas welcomes all visitors that are passing through or are new to the area to come and celebrate the divine services with us. We also welcome those that are curious about the faith to come and experience it for yourselves. We will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Schedule

Example schedule

Friday, Apr 18
09:00 AM	Presanctified Liturgy
Saturday, Apr 19
10:00 AM	Divine Liturgy
06:00 PM	Vigil with Blessing of Palm
Sunday, Apr 20
All Day	Palm Sunday
09:00 AM	Hours/Confessions and Divine Liturgy with Procession
09:00 AM	Hours/Confessions and Divine Liturgy
07:00 PM	Bridegroom Matins
Monday, Apr 21
10:00 AM	Presanctified Liturgy
07:00 PM	Bridegroom Matins
Tuesday, Apr 22
10:00 AM	Presanctified Liturgy
07:00 PM	Bridegroom Matins
Wednesday, Apr 23
10:00 AM	Presanctified Liturgy
07:00 PM	Sacrament of Holy Unction
Thursday, Apr 24
10:00 AM	Vesperal Liturgy of the Last Supper
07:00 PM	Matins with Passion Gospels
Friday, Apr 25
09:00 AM	Royal Hours
03:00 PM	Burial Vespers
07:00 PM	Matins with Lamentations

Schedule of Services

Church Services are held in English with some Slavonic (old Russian).
The Parish follows the Gregorian (new) calendar.

Saturday Evenings	6:00 PM Vigil. Check the calendar or call the church (408-867-0628) for specific times.
Sunday Mornings	9:00 Hours/Confessions 9:20 AM Divine Liturgy Refreshments are available in the parish hall after Liturgy.
Eves of Great Feasts	6:00 PM Vigil
Mornings of Great Feasts	9:00 AM Divine Liturgy

Orthodox Church In America Feast Day Schedule