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Vespers lasts one hour. Matins lasts one hour and 20 minutes. Divine Liturgy lasts a little longer than two hours.

Choose clothing that is modest and undistracting. Typically slacks/pants or a dress or skirt (for women) and modest tops. Head coverings are not required (some choose to wear them).

Most people stand throughout the service, but there are pews and seats for those who need them. Please feel welcome to sit when you need to.

Holy Communion is reserved for baptised and chrismated Orthodox Christians who have prepared themselves appropriately. If you are visiting, please contact or speak with our clergy before the service. Be sure to say your name loudly and clearly when you approach the chalice. We generally flip the spoon, but are agile and adaptive. You are warmly welcome to join us in prayer whether or not you receive Communion. You are always welcome to approach the chalice during communion with right hand crossed over left and bowed head to ask for (and receive) a blessing.

You may also see blessed bread, called antidoron. This bread is blessed but is not Holy Communion. If someone offers you blessed bread, you are welcome to receive it. Our clergy can help if you are unsure what to do.

After Sunday Divine Liturgy, everyone is invited and welcome to stay for a light meal and coffee. It is a chance to meet people, talk, and get to know the parish. There's usually a gaggle of kids running around and plenty of people to talk to. It can be intimidating, but please come!

Parishioners take turns hosting coffee hour once or twice a year, either individually or as part of a team of hosts. As a visitor, please come and enjoy the meal and company.

Start by attending services and meeting Fr. David. Fr. Paul and our catechists help seekers learn the faith, and Fr. David guides each person’s preparation and reception into the Church. Explore the path to becoming Orthodox.

Absolutely! Children join us for all services and are active participants in our worship. Once a person (whether infant or aged) is baptized and chrismated, they are full members of the body of Christ. Children are not expected to stand perfectly still or behave perfectly. A reasonable amount of noise and movement is expected and understood, and taking little "breaks" in the nave or fellowship hall is often appropriate or necessary. The front left of the nave is often jokingly referred to as "the daycare", and the balcony and/or narthex is often taken advantage of for kids who have a particularly hard time staying in one place.

We want children to feel as though they are in the nicest room in their grandpa’s house, sitting at his feet as he rests in his favorite easy chair: at home, loved, and learning to treat the space with care. Together with the rest of our community, they are learning to stand before the throne of God and worship.

There are often Sunday School and/or Youth Group activities during coffee hour. Learn about our youth community.

No. Our services are sung almost entirely in English, and our parish welcomes people from many backgrounds.

Contact the parish or call (317) 638-4162 if you have other questions or would like help planning your visit. Our clergy and parish leaders can help you get acquainted.