Orthodox Church
Orthodox Church
ST. XENIA OF PETERSBURG PARISH
ST. XENIA OF PETERSBURG PARISH
In 2001, with the blessing of the Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, the parish, with great joy, was named after one of the most respected Russian woman saints, St, Xenia of Petersburg. She is the patroness of hearth and family happiness, peace and prosperity. Our priest is Father Paul Iwaszewicz.
We generally meet every first and third Sunday of the month and the preceding Saturday at the Veteran's Hall (2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94522-0611) to pray. Check the calendar for the specific schedule. Our services are primarily in Church Slavonic with some English. Our upcoming schedule is as follows:
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
2026
SEPTEMBER
Exaltation of The Cross and Parish Feast Day
Saturday, September 26— Vespers: 5:00 PM
Sunday,September 27 — Liturgy: 8:30 AM
(Vegan- Food with oil allowed)
Lunch at a location to be determined
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 24— Vespers: 17:00
Sunday, October 25 — Liturgy: 8:30
Saturday, October 31 — Vespers: 17:00
NOVEMBER
Sunday, November 1 — Liturgy: 8:30
Saturday, November 7 — Vespers: 17:00
(Demetrius Memorial Saturday)
Sunday, November 8 — Liturgy: 8:30
Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessaloniki (c. 306). Commemoration of the great and terrible earthquake in Constantinople (740).
DECEMBER
Friday, December 4
The Entry into the Temple of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.
Saturday, December 5 — Vespers: 17:00
Sunday, December 6 — Liturgy: 8:30
Saturday, December 12 — Vespers: 17:00
Sunday, December 13 — Liturgy: 8:30
Apostle Andrew the First-Called
2027
JANUARY
Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Wednesday, January 6 — All-Night Vigil: 17:00
Thursday, January 7 — Liturgy: 8:30
Saturday, January 16 — Vespers: 17:00
Sunday, January 17 — Liturgy: 8:30
Rite of the Blessing of Water after Liturgy
FEBRUARY
Saint Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg
Friday, February 5 — All-Night Vigil: 17:00
Saturday, February 6 — Liturgy: 8:30
Sunday, February 15
Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ
Saturday, February 20 — Vespers: 17:00
Sunday, February 21 — Liturgy: 8:30
2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord / intersection of Colfax St.
Rector: Father Paul Iwaszewicz
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2290 Willow Pass Road, Concord / intersection of Colfax St.
Rector: Father Paul Iwaszewicz. PH (925) 787 - 6678
Rent for the premises including insurance is $1,600 per month. We would be grateful for donations to cover the rent and to contribute to the fund for purchasing a permanent space.