Contact & Location for Holy Assumption-Holy Virgin
Service Times for Holy Assumption-Holy Virgin
Saturday 5:00 PM
Great Vespers
Sunday 9:00 AM
Divine Liturgy
Programs & Ministries at Holy Assumption-Holy Virgin
About Holy Assumption-Holy Virgin
Holy Assumption-Holy Virgin Church is an Orthodox Church in America parish located in Clifton, New Jersey, serving the local community since its founding in 1935. The church is part of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey and traces its spiritual heritage back to the apostolic tradition of the early Church. The congregation, numbering around one hundred members, emphasizes a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where visitors are not lost in the crowd. The parish proclaims the Gospel through liturgical worship, teaching, and service to the community, with particular emphasis on the Divine Liturgy (Eucharist) as the central act of worship. The church maintains a rich liturgical tradition with services throughout the week, and offers educational opportunities through church school and various parish organizations including the Sisterhood of Saint Barbara.
First-Time Visitor Info for Holy Assumption-Holy Virgin
Dress Code: Formal or business attire is typical for Orthodox liturgical services. Service Format: Sunday services begin at 8:40 am with the reading of the Third and Sixth Hours, followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:00 am and Church School at 10:15 am; Saturday Great Vespers are at 5:00 pm with confession at 5:45 pm. Visitor Tips: The parish invites all visitors to "come and see" and emphasizes hospitality; check the weekly bulletin and news section on their website for current events and service schedules.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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