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Schedule of Services
Services at the Cathedral are conducted in English (E) and Church Slavonic (S).
Thursday, October 1 – Protection of the Theotokos
- 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy (E)
Saturday, October 3
- 5:00 pm – Great Vespers (E,S)
Sunday, October 4
- 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy (E)
- 10:45 am – Divine Liturgy (S)
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
- 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy (E)
- 10:45 am – Divine Liturgy (S)
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Pastoral Care
Clergy are available for spiritual care as needed. If you want to set up an appointment, please find clergy contact information below. You can find the website Pastoral Care page here.
Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, Dean
Archpriest David Bozeman, Associate Priest
Archpriest Valery Shemchuk, Associate Priest
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Scripture Readings for October 4
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
6 But this I say: “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.
Luke 6:31-36
31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. 32 But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back.
35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. 36 Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
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Church Musician Sunday - October 4th
Since 2022, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has designated the first Sunday of October as Church Musician Sunday. The yearly recognition of church musicians is thus connected with the memory of Saints Romanus the Melodist and John Koukouzelis, commemorated together on October 1. This celebration, marked this year on October 4, highlights the essential role of liturgical music in Orthodox Christian worship and the important role of church musicians in the life of the Church.
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2026 Trek4Missions Campaign Faith in Action
FINAL OUTCOME
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Many thanks for your monetary gifts to OCMC through your support to our TEAM: St. Nicholas Cathedral Singers DC, who have collected $5,275 of our $6,000 goal. Fundraising along with 9 other teams in the U.S., we came in first place. The Cathedral’s efforts towards this fundraising campaign have contributed to the OCMC’s dedication to galvanize Orthodox Christians in the U.S. to advance Orthodox missions around the world, bringing people into the fullness of life in Christ.
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DC Walk for Missions
When: Sunday, November 1, 2:00PM
Where: Trail start at Ayr Hill Avenue NE and East Street, Vienna, VA
Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy an informal autumn walk to support mission awareness. Bring your ideas on how we can work together to support Orthodox missionaries!
RSVP for the Mission Walk to Michael Bosworth or Betty Slanta.
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Seeking FOCUS Center Director
The DC-area Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve (FOCUS) Center is seeking its first director! See details and a description of the position below.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to info@focusna.org.
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Multicultural Festival
When: Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4
Where: St. Matthew Orthodox Church, 7271 Eden Brook Dr., Columbia, MD
St. Matthew Orthodox Church will hold its annual festival with food, entertainment, a beer garden, a market, children's events and more. Please come out and join in the fun!
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Concert of Choirs
When: Sunday, October 25, 7:00PM
Where: St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church, 6801 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Church in McLean will be hosting a concert of choirs and singers from the diocese. Please mark you calendars and plan to join them in celebration of the beauty and diversity of the music of the Orthodox Church. The concert will be followed by a reception.
There will be no fee for this concert, but your donations are gratefully welcome. Please Contact Serge Romanchak, on 703-712-6202, with any questions.
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Orthodox Christian Laity's Annual Conference
When: Saturday, November 7
Where: St. Andrew Romanian Orthodox Church, 9111 River Rd, Potomac, MD or online
Join Orthodox Christian Laity for an inspiring gathering featuring seven outstanding speakers who will explore some of the most important issues facing our Church today. This year, hierarchs, clergy and laity will gather around the theme of "Toward a More Perfect Orthodox Union," exploring both the promise and the challenges of a more united Orthodox witness in America.
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Mount Athos Tour
A group from the DC area, currently mostly from St Luke’s parish in McLean VA, is forming for a pilgrimage to Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain, 7-15 November. The pilgrimage will be led by Fr Illya Gotlinsky (OCA, rector of Dormition parish in Binghamton NY) of Orthodox Tours, with ten men of the twelve minimum needed committed as of 10 August.
More information, including a complete draft itinerary, can be obtained from Chris Little of St Luke's. Sign up soon!
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October Birthdays
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4 - Lillian Blome
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5 - Matushka Amy (Prisca) Bozeman
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6 - Paul Lutov - Milestone
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8 - Walter Alesevich
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18 - Olena Fadeyevna
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20 - Candice Johnson
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22 - Konstantin Howard
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24 - Larry Basalyga
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28 - Peter Evans
October Anniversaries
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1 - Kevin Basil and Lisa Marie Fritts - 2022
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29 - Glenn and Iryna Hartman - 2017
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30 - Elizabeth and Jonathon Weber - 2021- Milestone
| | Remembering Fr. Arkady Moiseyev (1899 - 1986) | | |
Fr. Arkady Moiseyev was born on November 9, 1899, into a family of priests, being both the son and grandson of Russian Orthodox priests. He first attended the Theological Seminary in Vilno, Poland (now Vilnius, Lithuania), where he graduated summa cum laude, and later the Orthodox Theological School in Warsaw, Poland, where he received a Master of Sacred Orthodox Theology degree in 1929.
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For six years, Fr. Arkady taught at the Orthodox Seminary in Vilno.
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On September 5th, 1939, Fr. Arkady was ordained to the diaconate. He was ordained a priest on September 18th, 1939, by the Russian Orthodox Archbishop Sava of Grodno. He next served as pastor of the Convent of St. Mary Magdalene in Vilno, and later in Hanover, Germany. He was also administrator of Russian Orthodox churches in Carlsbad, Marienbad, and Frazensbad in Germany.
During World War II, Fr. Arkady spent time in a German prison camp. American GIs made a Communion chalice out of tin cans for Fr. Arkady to use for Sunday Divine Liturgy in the prison camp.
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Fr. Arkady and his Matushka Lyubov came to the United States in December, 1951, and settled in Washington, DC. In January, 1952 he was assigned to assist Bishop Jonah, at that time the Bishop of Washington. Upon the death of Bishop Jonah in 1955, Fr. Arkady became the pastor of the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas.
Under his guidance, the planning and construction of the present church building was completed in 1962, and dedicated in May of 1963. The 1963 Dedication booklet states "Through the difficult years of building the national shrine, Father Arkady with his steadfast spiritual resolve and trust in God, has been a tower of strength."
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Father Arkady was renowned for the clarity and sincerity of his sermons. He also wrote frequently for various Orthodox publications.
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In 1978, when St. Nicholas Church was designated St. Nicholas Cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America, Metropolitan Theodosius appointed Fr. Arkady as dean, a position he held until his retirement on June 1, 1986.
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Fr. Arkady fell asleep in the Lord on October 15, 1986 in Washington, DC.
Henry Sawchuk, President of the Parish Council at the time of Fr. Arkady's death, said "Father Arkady was beloved by all the members of the St. Nicholas parish for his humility and deep Christian faith".
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May Fr. Arkady's memory be eternal before God!
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Parishioner Memorial Project
Each month we hope to highlight the memory of a departed parishioner or friend of St. Nicholas Cathedral. If you have a loved one or friend that you would like to have featured, please send a short biography, including the date and year of death, with their contributions to our Cathedral life, no matter how great or small - with a digital photo if available - to Katya Haines with the words "Memory Eternal" in the subject line.
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Washington, DC 20007
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