Contact & Location for Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church
Service Times for Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church
Saturday 5:00 PM
Great Vespers
Sunday 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy
Programs & Ministries at Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church
About Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church
Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America located in Clifton, New Jersey, serving the community since its founding in 1935. As part of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, the church is rooted in Orthodox tradition dating back to the apostolic era and the early Church of the New Testament. The parish describes itself as a small, friendly community of around one hundred members from diverse backgrounds, united by their faith in Christ. Worship centers on the Divine Liturgy (Eucharist), celebrated each Sunday, alongside various liturgical services throughout the week. The church emphasizes spiritual healing, sacramental life, and engagement of the whole person in worship through liturgical tradition, icons, and sensory elements that reflect centuries of Orthodox practice.
First-Time Visitor Info for Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The Divine Liturgy is celebrated Sundays at 9:00 AM, preceded by the reading of the Third and Sixth Hours at 8:40 AM and followed by church school at 10:15 AM; Great Vespers are held Saturday evenings at 5:00 PM with confession at 5:45 PM. Visitor Tips: The parish welcomes visitors and emphasizes hospitality to strangers; they invite newcomers to "come and see" and aim to foster a friendly, family-like atmosphere where no one gets lost in the crowd.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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