St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
A Western Antiochian Parish in Spokane, Washington
A Western Antiochian Parish in Spokane, Washington
Also Celebrated as The Stations of the Cross
Saint Nicholas Western Antiochian Church of Spokane honors the Way of the Cross tradition, a devotional practice that involves meditating on the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion. This tradition is also known as the Stations of the Cross.
In the sanctuary, we have pictures (stations) depicting the events leading up to Christ’s crucifixion. We pause at each picture in prayer and meditation, reading about Christ’s sacrifice from the Scriptures. This Lenten tradition helps us remember our Lord’s suffering and death and prepares us for the great Pascha celebration of His Resurrection from the dead.
STATION I. JESUS is Condemned to Death
STATION II. JESUS Receives the Cross
STATION III. JESUS Falls the First Time
STATION IV. JESUS Meets His Holy Mother
STATION V. The Cross Is Laid on Saint Simon of Cyrene
STATION VI. Saint Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
STATION VII. JESUS Falls the Second Time
STATION VIII. JESUS Meets the Women of Jerusalem
STATION IX. JESUS Falls a Third Time
STATION X. JESUS Is Stripped of His Garments
STATION XI. JESUS Is Nailed to the Cross
STATION XII. JESUS Dies on the Cross
STATION XIII. The Body of JESUS Is Taken Down From the Cross
STATION XIV. The Body of JESUS Is Laid in the Tomb
Saint Tikhon’s life from his early years to his death is richly filled with Christ-like accomplishments and turmoil.
I urge you to read, “GENTLE & BOLD: The Life of St. Tikhon of Moscow.” The article, compiled by Dean W. Arnold, includes details about St. Tikhon’s life as Patriarch of Russia from 1917 to his death in 1925.
Another author in the article, Donald Lowrie, who wrote for the YMCA, traveled to Moscow to interview Tikhon in 1923.
The interviewer, Lowrie, referred to St. Tikhon (then, 40 and newly archbishop) as, “Calm, unhurried, and fearless.” His first impressions were, “a firm handclasp and kindly eyes with a decided trace of humor and a hint of fire in the back of them… that, and his beaming smile.”
Read more about Saint Tikohn:
Sorrowful events in Mary’s life depict:
“Virtue is nothing without the trial of temptation, for there is no conflict without an enemy, no victory without strife.
Bishop, Confessor & Doctor, 400-461 A.D.
Pope of Rome, 440 to 461
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church invites you to join us in this sacred Palm Sunday worship, fellowship, and unity Service.
Your visit and participation offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich spiritual traditions of our Orthodox faith. This service is not only a time for prayer and reflection, but also a beautiful expression of unity within our Orthodox church community.
Palm Sunday Worship Information:
(At Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church)
Late Morning, Sunday of the Resurrection Matins Service
COME AND SEE…
Our Orthodox Heritage Can Be Traced in Unbroken Continuity All the Way Back to Christ and His Twelve Apostles.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
1325 E Queen Ave.
Spokane, WA 99207
509-866-6074
Email St. Nicholas Church Admin
COME AND SEE…
Our Orthodox Heritage Can Be
Traced in Unbroken Continuity
All the Way Back to Christ and
His Twelve Apostles.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
1325 E Queen Ave.
Spokane, WA 99207
509-866-6074
Email St. Nicholas Church Admin
COME AND SEE…
Our Orthodox Heritage Can Be
Traced in Unbroken Continuity
All the Way Back to Christ and
His Twelve Apostles.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
1325 E Queen Ave.
Spokane, WA 99207
509-866-6074
Email St. Nicholas Church Admin
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