St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
A Western Rite Parish in Spokane, Washington, under the primacy of His Eminence, Metropolitan SABA
A Western Rite Parish in Spokane, Washington, under
the primacy of His Eminence, Metropolitan SABA
A Western Rite Parish in Spokane, Washington, under the primacy of His Eminence, Metropolitan SABA
A Western Rite Parish in Spokane, Washington, under
the primacy of His Eminence, Metropolitan SABA
As the pastor of St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, I welcome you into our warm and prayerful community.
Whether you are exploring Orthodoxy for the first time or visiting from another Christian tradition, we invite you to experience Holy Mass, the sacraments, and the beauty of worship in the Antiochian Western Rite tradition.
Fr. Gabriel Souza, Pastor
Our parish worships in the Western Rite, a fully Orthodox expression of the ancient Western liturgical tradition.
Holy Mass is reverent, ordered, and rooted in Scripture and the Apostolic faith. You will hear traditional prayers, chant, and readings that have shaped Christian worship for centuries.
You will be greeted warmly as you enter, and you are free to sit anywhere. You will receive a Missal to help you follow along with Holy Mass. If you have questions, our clergy and parishioners are always happy to assist.
We love the presence of Children. They are always welcome at St. Nicholas. We understand that little ones make noise — it is part of the life of the Church. Families may sit anywhere they feel comfortable.
We welcome your participation as you feel comfortable. Stand, sit, or kneel as you are able. Visitors may join in the prayers and hymns, or observe quietly
Holy Communion is offered to baptized Orthodox Christians who are prepared through prayer, fasting, and confession. If you are not Orthodox or are not receiving Communion, you are still welcome to come forward for a blessing or remain in your place.
Following Holy Mass, Father Gabriel will stand in the Narthex waiting to greet every visitor and learn more about them. We also gather for fellowship and coffee hour in the parish hall. Sometimes we even have a sip of wine with crackers and cheese.
Visitors are warmly invited to join us — it’s a wonderful way to meet our clergy and parish community.
If you have questions about visiting or would like to speak with Fr. Gabriel, please reach out. We are grateful for your interest and look forward to welcoming you.