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Christ is Risen!

Christ is Risen!

Truly He is Risen!

Welcome to Holy Spirit Antiochian Orthodox Church in Huntington, WV. We hope that you find its contents both edifying and informative. Holy Spirit Orthodox Church is not “ours,” but she belongs to God. As such, she is home for all those whom God is calling into the fold of his Holy Church—that Church that has been faithful since Pentecost in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.

We are home to many “cradle” Orthodox with roots, particularly in Lebanon and Syria, whose forefathers came to this country to search for freedom and a better life for their families. Here in Antioch, the disciples were first called Christian, where St. Peter and Paul preached, and where for two thousand years, and against incredible odds, the Orthodox Christian faith has been preserved.

We also have many who have come from Catholic or various Protestant backgrounds but who have embraced the fullness of the Orthodox faith. For all those searching for the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church – Welcome Home!

Fr. John Dixon and the faithful of Holy Spirit Antiochian Orthodox Church

  • Welcome!
    Holy Spirit Orthodox Church is growing, and we couldn't be more pleased! If you have yet to attend our parish, this is your invitation to visit.
  • Our Priest, Fr. John Dixon
    We are blessed to have a Priest who was called by God to serve. His compassion, kindness, patience, and wisdom has guided our parish for over 24 years!
  • Inquirers Classes
    If you are interested in the Orthodox Church, we invite you to come and learn as Sbd. G. Perry teaches the ancient faith, each Sunday morning.
  • Our Beautiful Choir
    Shamassy Michele Paise has served as our choir director since 2021. Even though our choir is small, they lead the people in a acapella harmony.
  • Sunday School Classes
    Our Sunday School classes begin September 8, 2024. We have classes from pre-K to High School. Classes begin immediately after Holy Communion.
  • AMEN - Men's Group
    The primary goal of The Antiochian Men (AMEN) is to help each other to become more like God.
  • Ladies Group
    The purpose of our group is to support Orthodox women through Christian love, charity, and fellowship. Our Ladies Group is part of the AWE.
  • Visit our Orthodox Church
    Orthodox worship is different! Some of these differences are apparent, if perplexing, from the first moment you walk in a church.
  • Weekly Bible Study
    Join us every Wednesday at noon at our church for our weekly Bible Study with Fr. John Dixon. We follow the Dynamis from the Orthodox Prison Ministry.
  • Ordination of Deacon John Paise
    Subdeacon John Paise was ordained to the holy diaconate by Sayedna Thomas. May God grant Deacon John & Michele many years. Axios!
  • Our Ministries
    Our Church has been a long standing partner with the Cridlin Food and Clothing Pantry. Check their website for their services.
APRIL 2025
SundaySun MondayMon TuesdayTue WednesdayWed ThursdayThu FridayFri SaturdaySat
Mar 30
St John Climacus
9:20 AM
10:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Holy Bread & Coffee Hour: Leila Hawarny

Fast: wine & oil
Mar 31
7 PM Great Compline
Fast
1
6:30 AM Orthros
Fast
2
Bible Study  12 Noon
6 PM Presanctified Liturgy, followed by Potluck
Fast
3
6:30 AM Orthros
6 PM Little Compline with Life of St Mary of Egypt and Great Canon
Fast
4
7 PM Little Compline with Full Akathist Hymn
Fast
5
AMEN 10:00am at church
4 PM Choir Practice
5 PM Vespers, followed by Confession
Fast: wine & oil
6
St Mary of Egypt
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Liturgy
Holy Bread: Victoria Jacobs
Coffee Hour: Maru Family
Fast: wine & oil
7
Fast
8
6:30 AM Orthros
6:30 PM Parish Council 
Fast
9
12 Noon Bible Study
6 PM Presanctified Liturgy, followed by Potluck
Fast
10
6:30 AM  Orthros
Fast
11
3 PM Presanctified Liturgy
7 PM LIttle Compline with Canon of St Lazarus 
Fast
12
Lazarus Saturday
9 AM Orthros
10 AM Baptism
10:30 AM Divine Liturgy, followed by breakfast and making palm crosses
4 PM Choir Practice
5 PM Vespers, followed by Confession
Fast: wine & oil
13
PALM SUNDAY
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Liturgy

6:30 PM  Bridegroom Matins
Holy Bread: Rose Saad
Coffee Hour: Andrea Thabit
Fast: fish, wine, & oil
14
Great and Holy Monday
6:30 PM Bridegroom Matins
Fast
15
Great and Holy Tuesday
6:30 AM Orthros
6:30 PM Bridegroom Matins
Fast
16
Great and Holy Wednesday
6:30 PM  Holy Unction
Fast
17
Great and Holy Thursday
8 AM Vesperal Liturgy (Institution of the Eucharist)
6:30 PM  12 Passion Gospels
Fast
18
Great andHoly Friday
9 AM  Royal Hours
4 PM  "Taking Down" Vespers

7 PM Lamentations
Fast
19
Great and Holy Saturday
10 AM Vesperal Liturgy (Small Resurrection)
10 PM  Rush, Paschal Orthros and Liturgy, followed by the Paschal feast
Fast: wine & oil
20
PASCHA
11 AM Agape Vespers @ St George Greek Orthodox Church
Holy Bread: Jihad & Julian Saad
Coffee Hour: Pascha Feast
Fast free
21
Fast free
22
6 PM Orthros
7 PM Divine Liturgy @ St George Cathedral, Charleston
Fast free
23
Saint George the Great Martyr
9 AM Orthros
10 AM Diivne Liturgy @ St George Greek Orthodox Church
6 PM Vespers 
Fast free
24
St Mark the Evangelist
5:30 PM Orthros and Divine Liturgy for St Mark the Evangelist @ St George Greek Orthodox Church
Fast free
25
All Holy Lady Theotokos of Lifegiving Font
9 AM Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Monastery
Fast free
26

5 PM Vespers, followed by Confession
Fast free
27
Thomas Sunday
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Liturgy
Holy Bread: Julian and Jihad
Coffee Hour: Silver Team
28
29
6:30 AM Orthros
30
12 Noon Bible Study
6 PM Vespers
 
May 1
6:30 AM Orthros
May 2
 
May 3

5 PM Vespers, followed by Confession

See What's Been Happening at Holy Spirit Orthodox Church!
  • Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
    To see videos of our service, please visit our Facebook page.
  • Palm Sunday 2025
    Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!
  • New Catechumen April 2025
    Seth Alister was recieved into the Orthodox church as a new Catechman on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025.
  • Baptism
    Baptism of Caityln Drakos into the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church on Lazarus Saturday, April 12, 2025.
  • Veneration of the Holy Cross - Third Sunday of Great Lent, March 24, 2025
    "Before Thy Cross we bow down in worship, Master, and Thy Holy Resurrection we glorify." 
  • Serving Others
    Steve, Lenny, and Matt Davis served food made by our Ladies at the City Mission on March 22, 2025.
  • New Catechumen March 2025
    "Josh & Peyton Alister, Jonas Bater, and Warren Jacobs were received as catechumens. May the Lord guide them through their journey into Christ's Holy Church."
  • Baby Hannah Watson Churching
    Hannah Elizabeth Watson Churching at Holy Spirit Orthodox Church on March 9, 2025.
  • The Baptism of Matt and Terra Davis January 4, 2025
    “May God bless and guide them on this new spiritual journey.”
  • Baptism of Arthur Grizzel
    The son of Drake and Mary Grizzel was baptized on December 28, 2024.
  • New Catechumen December 2024
    "Martin Burcham and Adam White were received as catechumens. May the Lord guide them through their journey into Christ's Holy Church."
  • Church Tours
    If interested, contact Fr. John Dixon to give you or your group a church tour. This would be a great time to see the inside of our beautiful church. 

Mailing Address
Holy Spirit Orthodox Church
1 Woodhaven Drive
Huntington, WV 25701

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