Weekly Services
Please consult our calendar for a complete schedule of the Divine Services celebrated at St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church.
Divine Liturgy
Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday Feasts at 9:00 a.m.
Weekday Feasts at 8:00 a.m.
Vigil
Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
On the Eve of Weekday and Saturday Feasts at 6:00 p.m.
Confession on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. as well as during and following Vigil
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In support of Metropolitan Onuphry and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC):![]()
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🕊️ Legislative Day of Action for Orthodox Christians & Allies![]()
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Defending Faith and Freedom on Capitol Hill![]()
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📅 Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025![]()
📍 Location: U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.![]()
🎯 Hosted by: The Society of Saint John of Shanghai & New York Young Republican Club![]()
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✝️ Stand for the Persecuted. Speak for the Silenced.![]()
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Join Orthodox Christians, Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) supporters, and allied believers from across the country for a historic Legislative Day of Action in Washington, D.C. Together, we will make our voices heard in defense of the Church and of religious liberty worldwide.![]()
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This one-day advocacy and awareness campaign will bring faith and conviction to the halls of Congress—calling on U.S. lawmakers to address the ongoing persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and to take concrete action in defense of religious freedom abroad.![]()
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🕯️ Event Schedule![]()
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Monday, December 15 — Evening Briefing & Reception![]()
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Gather with clergy, activists, and legal experts for an evening of preparation and fellowship.![]()
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Hear firsthand reports from Ukrainian clergy and human rights advocates![]()
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Receive a strategic overview of the legislative outreach effort![]()
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Enjoy light refreshments and networking with fellow participants![]()
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Tuesday, December 16 — Main Advocacy Day![]()
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Take your stand on Capitol Hill alongside over 100 other Orthodox and allied Christians.![]()
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Morning Briefing: Orientation with leading legal, canon law, and human rights experts![]()
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Capitol Hill Office Visits: Engage directly with members of the U.S. House and Senate![]()
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Press Conference: Help raise public awareness for the UOC and freedom of conscience![]()
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🕊️ Lodging and travel stipends are available to participants to make this mission accessible to all who wish to serve.![]()
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✉️ Join the Mission![]()
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This is your opportunity to speak truth to power and stand up for the Church under persecution.![]()
Faithful from all jurisdictions and Christian allies are welcome.![]()
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👉 Parishioners register now (by this evening for room stipend) and be part of this united witness for Orthodox Christian faith, human dignity, and religious freedom.![]()
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NOTE: Due to the ongoing Government Shutdown, we have moved the date from November 18th to December 16th. If you booked a non-refundable flight, please contact us as soon as possible.![]()
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🕊️ Legislative Day of Action for Orthodox Christians & Allies Defending Faith and Freedom on Capitol Hill📅 Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 📍 Location: U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. 🎯 Hosted by: The Society of Saint John of Shanghai & New York Young Republican Club...
A vigilant phalanx of felines assemble to welcome the faithful to the Marian Feast of the Entry of the Most-Holy, God-Chosen maiden into the Temple of the Lord.