Holy Water is now available from the Theophany Service.  Please bring a vessel with you to receive it.  Father will give you instructions on how to use it if you are unfamiliar with the Blessing of Theophany.

If you are experiencing any symptoms that may be Covid-like, or flu, we ask that you simply stay home and watch the streaming services on our Facebook page for which it was intended.

St. John's is offering a series of Lessons by various speakers to provide an ongoing Spiritual Education for those who are interested.

The book, Orthodox Dogmatic Theology by Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky will also be used to highlight a concise exposition of the Orthodox Faith.

The next scheduled Presentation & Dialogue with the Icon of the Lord's Theophany, will be Saturday, Jan. 15, 4 p.m.

Due to the difficulty of driving at night, future presentations and dialogue will be scheduled monthly on Saturday afternoons, 4 p.m.

Questions, -please contact Fr. Parthenios at: stjohnnashville@gmail.com

Traditionally in the Church the instruction of inquirers was not solely the responsibility of the priest, but rather of everyone. This is why we have the need to learn more of our faith so that we may give a good answer to those who ask a question  of us. You may learn more at: 

Website- https://discoverorthodoxy.org/

Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/discovertheancientfaith

YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmcFD_VyktY0MzE39ldAa6w

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/discoverorthodoxy/ 

Twitter- https://twitter.com/DiscoverOrthod1

If you are interested in learning more, or becoming a sponsor for a Catechumen, please contact Fr. Parthenios at: stjohnnashville@gmail.com

St. John/Alektor Bookstore has a wide variety of Orthodox books, Icons, crosses, incense, CD's, and porcelain bowls in the Bookstore.

Making purchases at St. John Bookstore helps support the Church.

For Bookstore hours of operation, or to request an appointment, please email: stjohnnashville@gmail.com or call 615.957.2975

Nicholas Anton of the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations contributed to the @CreationJustice Ministries blog.

Imagine with me – just for a moment – that you had a cousin, no one obviously remarkable. And this cousin was your same age, maybe just a little younger. And imagine that you felt compelled to convey a message and a mission. You poured everything you had into meeting this challenge, and you were beginning to have some success and even followers.

Presvytera Melanie speaks with Matushka Wendy Cwiklinski, founder of the private Facebook group “Koinonia for Exceptional Orthodox Families,” about her family’s experience of misconceptions of behaviors related to invisible disabilities, the difficult decision to speak on and publish material about such, the gift that persons with disabilities are to their “typical” community members, and more!

Dear Friends, With 2021 officially behind us, now is a time to reflect and look forward to the new year. This occasion allows us to reinvest in our own personal missions and reminds us that each of us offers a unique contribution.