Welcome to Holy Spirit Antiochian Orthodox Church located 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 which 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. It was here in Antioch that 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 in search of 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 been guided us for over 22 years!
  • Inquirers Classes
    If you are interested in the Orthodox Church, we invite you to come and learn as Subdeacon Nathan Johnson teaches the ancient faith, each Sunday morn
  • Sunday School Classes
    Our Sunday School classes begin September 10, 2023. We have classes for all ages, which begin immediately after Holy Communion.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Our Annual Middle Eastern Dinner
    Our church held its annual Middle Eastern Dinner, on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from noon until 6 PM in the fellowship hall of the church.
  • First Visit to an Orthodox Church: Twelve Things I Wish I'd Known
    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.
DECEMBER 2023
SundaySun MondayMon TuesdayTue WednesdayWed ThursdayThu FridayFri SaturdaySat
Nov 26
9:20 Orthros
9:30 Inquirers Class
10:30 Liturgy
Coffee Hour - Sarah Beth
Fast: wine & oil
Nov 27
Fast
Nov 28
6:30 AM Orthros
7 PM  Parish Council
Fast
Nov 29
St Andrew the First Called
12 Noon Bible Study
5:30 PM Orthros
6:30 PM Divine Liturgy @ St George Greek Orthodox Church
Fast
Nov 30
6:30 AM  Orthros
Fast
1
1 PM  Marshall OCF @ MU Christian Center
Fast
2
4 PM Choir Practice
5 PM  Vespers
Fast: wine & oil
3
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Liturgy
Coffee Hour - Open
Fast: wine & oil
4
Ss. Barrbara and John of Damascus
6 PM  Vespers (St Sabbas)
Fast
5
Sabbas the Sanctified
6:30 AM Orthros (St Sabbas)
5:30 PM Orthros
6:30 PM Divine Liturgy (in anticipation for St Nicholas)
Fast
6
St. Nicholas
11:30 AM 6th Hour Prayers
12 Noon  Bible Study
6 PM  Vespers
Fast: fish, wine, & oil
7
6:30 AM Orthros
Fast
8

1 PM Marhsall OCF
Fast
9
Conception of the Theotokos by Righteous Anna
4 PM  Choir Practice
5 PM Vespers
Fast: wine & oil
10

9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Liturgy
Church School Arts and Crafts during coffee hour
Choir Pre-Christmas concert
Coffee Hour - Maru Family
Fast: wine & oil
11
Fast
12
St Spyridon the Wonderworker
6:30 AM Orthros

5 PM  Decorate Church 
7 PM Vespers
Fast
13
St Herman of Alaska
6:30 AM Divine Liturgy

11:30 AM 6th Hour Prayers
12 Noon  Bible Study
Fast
14
6:30 AM Orthros
Fast
15
Fast
16
4 PM Choir Practice
5 PM Vespers
Fast: wine & oil
17
Prophet Daniel
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Liturgy
Coffee Hour - Open
Fast: wine & oil
18
Fast
19
6:30 Orthros
6 PM Vespers
Fast
20
St Ignatius of Antioch
6:30 AM Divine Liturgy

11:30 AM 6th Hour Prayers
12 Noon  Bible Study
Fast
21
6:30 AM Orthros
Fast
22
9 AM Royal Hours of the Nativity
Fast
23
4 PM Choir Practice
5 PM Vespers
Fast: wine & oil
24
Eve of the Nativity
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Liturgy
8 PM  Festal Orthros
9:15 PM  Festal Divine Liturgy followed by singing of carols
Fast: wine & oil
25
NATIVITY OF THE LORD
All services for the Nativity of the Lord will be on Sunday evening (Christmas Eve)
26
Synaxis of the Theotokos
6:30 Orthros
Fast free
27
Protomartyr Stephen
Fast free
28
20,000 Martyrs of Nicodemia
6:30 AM Orthros
7:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Fast free
29
Fast free
30
4:00 Choir Practice
5:00 Vespers
Fast free
31
9:30 AM Orthros
10:30 Divine Liturgy
6 PM Vespers
Coffee Hour - Open
Fast free
Jan 1
Circumcision of the Lord
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Divine Liturgy
Fast free
Jan 2
6:30 Orthros
Fast free
Jan 3
11:30 AM 6th Hour Prayers
12 Noon  Bible Study
6 PM Vespers
Fast free
Jan 4
Fast free
Jan 5
9 AM Royal Hours of Theophany
12 Noon Vesperal Divine Liturgy 
Fast
Jan 6
THEOPHANY OF THE LORD
9:20 AM Orthros
10:30 AM Divine Liturgy with the Great Blessing of Waters

5:00 Vespers
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News & Upcoming Events
  • Father John Travels to Mt. Athos
    October 14, 2023 Written by Kh. Loukia Dixon.   October has been very memorable for my husband, Father John Dixon. For the first time in his 20 years of the priesthood, he could journey to Gre
  • Ordination of Deacon John Paise
    On September 25, 2023, we experienced a grace-filled evening as Subdeacon John Paise was ordained to the holy diaconate by Sayedna Thomas. May God grant Deacon John and Shamassy Michele many years and
  • 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 and ask questions concerning our faith. In addition,

Join Alyssa Kyritsis, the GOMoP You and Young Adult Ministries Director on December 9, 2023, from 11 am-2 pm. St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Huntington, WV will host this retreat. Everyone is welcome!