Vaasa Orthodox Chapelry Parish of Tampere Orthodox Parish
(Orthodox Church of Finland
Ecumenical Patriarchate)
We also invite you to attend services at St. Nicholas Church in Vaasa!
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Orthodox Parish of the St. Nicholas Community of the City of Vaasa
Region: Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, and Southern Ostrobothnia.
Area of activity: Ostrobothnia: Isokyrö, Kaskinen, Korsnäs, Kristinestad, Kronoby, Laihia, Larsmo, Malax, Korsholm, Närpes, Pedersöre, Jakobstad, Nykarleby, Vaasa, Vähäkyrö, Vöyri. Central Ostrobothnia: Halsua, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kokkola, Lestijärvi, Perho, Toholampi, Veteli. Southern Ostrobothnia: Alajärvi, Alavus, Evijärvi, Ilmajoki, Isojoki, Jalasjärvi, Karijoki, Kauhajoki, Kauhava, Kuortane, Kurikka, Lappajärvi, Lapua, Seinäjoki, Soini, Teuva, Teuva, Vimpeli, Ähtäri. Contact Information – History
Orthodox Parish of Vaasa
Koulukatu 45, 65100 Vaasa Parish Office is open on Tuesdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, as well as at other designated times.
Website: www.vaasaort.fi Email: [email protected] Secretary: Tiina Tanner (Tuesdays, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM) Phone: 044 493 9002 Email: [email protected] and [email protected] Priests:
Parish Rector: Fr. Andrei (Sychov) Phone: 040 076 1718 Email: [email protected] Duty Priest: Email: [email protected] Phone: 045 225 7002 Priest in Kokkola: Fr. Johannes (Pulkkinen) Phone: 044 901 5367 Email: [email protected] The position of choir director (regent) in Vaasa is currently vacant.
Fr. Andrei’s days off: Thursday and Friday Fr. Johannes’s days off: Monday and Tuesday St. Nicholas Church in VaasaThe Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Vaasa (Vaasa) is the main church of the Vaasa affiliated Orthodox community (kappeliseurakunta), which is part of the Orthodox Parish of Tampere (Diocese of Oulu).
The Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Vaasa (Vaasa) is the main church of the Vaasa affiliated Orthodox community (kappeliseurakunta), which is part of the Orthodox Parish of Tampere (Diocese of Oulu).
Orthodox military chaplaincy serving the rifle garrison stationed in Vaasa began providing pastoral care to the city's residents in 1809. The Church of St. Nicholas the Hierarch and Wonderworker in the city of Nikolaystad, Diocese of Finland, was founded in 1864 and completed in 1866. The church was built with funds from private donors, the ecclesiastical authorities, and with the participation of the Imperial Senate of Finland. The main altar was consecrated on September 9, 1866, by His Eminence Isidore, Metropolitan of Novgorod and St. Petersburg, in honor of the Translation of the Relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, commemorated on May 9. The church is a stone building with a bell tower, a pitched roof, and stove heating. The clergy consisted of a priest and a psalmist, who lived in rented accommodation and received housing allowances. On December 13, 1866, St. Nicholas Church was placed under the administration of the Military Department, and its staff was approved by the Holy Synod. According to the approved staffing, one priest and one psalmist served at the church, the latter later becoming a regent-cantor. Funding came from Finnish state allocations, funds of the Holy Synod, and private donations. The church's capital exceeded 1,600 rubles and 300 Finnish marks, deposited in 4% government bonds and savings banks. During its early years, the church had no parish house, chapel, or domestic church of its own. After construction was completed in 1866, the liturgical life and pastoral care of Orthodox residents of Vaasa became more organized. The Orthodox parish of the city of Vaasa within the Orthodox Church of Finland was officially established in 1921. Today, St. Nicholas Church is one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in the Orthodox Diocese of Oulu and operates as part of the Orthodox Parish of Tampere (Tampereen ortodoksinen seurakunta; for more information, visit www.tampereort.fi). The parish maintains an active spiritual life, celebrates divine services, and preserves the traditions of the Orthodox Church of Finland throughout the three regions of Ostrobothnia — Southern Ostrobothnia, Ostrobothnia, and Central Ostrobothnia. St. John of Kronstadt played an important role in the improvement and furnishing of the church. With his donations, the icons of the Royal Doors of the iconostasis were restored, and church banners depicting the Baptism of the Lord, St. Nicholas, the Resurrection of Christ, and the Most Holy Theotokos were purchased. In 1892, these funds were also used to purchase five panikadila (hanging candle holders), a central chandelier, a processional candle stand, a seven-branched candle stand behind the altar, four large candle stands, a small Gospel book, two silver crosses, a censer, a new epitaphios (Shroud), as well as numerous vestments, altar garments, and other liturgical items. All our holy places — the church and chapels — are open to everyone who wishes to pray and participate in the spiritual life of the Orthodox Church, regardless of nationality. Our parish brings together Orthodox Finns and Swedes, as well as people from around thirty nationalities, including Ukrainians, Belarusians, Russians, Serbs, Bulgarians, Romanians, and Greeks. Everyone who seeks spiritual refuge and wishes to preserve and strengthen their faith is warmly welcome to our Orthodox church. The parish office in Vaasa is open on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as well as by prior appointment.
Parish Rector: Father Andrei (Sychov) Phone: 040 076 1718 Email: [email protected] Become a Church Volunteer
There are many ways to get involved in the church. Churches need volunteers for a variety of tasks.
Today, volunteers often work in areas such as diaconal and educational work, ecumenical activities, and various specialized roles — caring for the church premises, organizing fellowship gatherings and refreshments, cleaning, and much more. Please do not hesitate to ask what volunteer opportunities are available in your community, and let us know what kind of volunteer work you would like to do in your community. Contact us through the page chat. Other Information
You can also join the WhatsApp groups for friends of the churches in Vaasa, Kokkola, Lapua, and Seinäjoki, or the Swedish-language group, by sending your name and phone number to Fr. Andrei by SMS or email.
This will allow you to receive up-to-date information about parish activities and events. For more information, please contact: Phone: 040 076 1718 Email: [email protected] How to Join
You can become a member of the Orthodox Church of Finland if you have been baptized and chrismated and have a registered municipality of residence in Finland.
Joining the Church is possible only after speaking with a priest: Fr. Andrei (Sychov) — Vaasa Phone: 040 076 1718 Finnish-English Church Terms:
Ehtoopalvelus = Evening Service
Aamupalvelus = Matins Vigilia = Vespers with Matins (Polyeleos), All-Night Vigil Jumalallinen liturgia = Divine Liturgy Yleinen panihida = General Panikhida (Memorial Service) Vainajien pääsiäinen (Tuomaan tiistaina) = Memorial Service, Radonitsa Muistelulitaniat haudoilla (esim. Sielujen lauantaina) = Memorial Litanies at the Cemetery Temppelijuhla, praasniekka = Feast of the Patron Saint, Church Feast Vedenpyhitys = Blessing of Water Yleinen sairaanvoitelu = Holy Unction, or Anointing of the Sick For the schedule of services in Finnish, see: www.vaasaort.com/jumalanpalvelukset.html |
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Schedule of Services
Vaasa St. Nicholas Church Nikolainkuja 1, Vaasa Church Warden: Raisa Hak, Tel. 050 341 5605 OCTOBER Sat 3 Oct at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil Sun 4 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Wed 7 Oct at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 10 Oct at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 17 Oct at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil Sun 18 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Wed 21 Oct at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 24 Oct at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 31 Oct at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil NOVEMBER Sun 1 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Wed 4 Nov at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 7 Nov at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 14 Nov at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil Sun 15 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Wed 18 Nov at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 21 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy, Autumn Service for Schoolchildren Sat 21 Nov at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 28 Nov at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil Sun 29 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy DECEMBER Wed 2 Dec at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 5 Dec at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil and Litiya Sun 6 Dec at 9:30 AM — Blessing of Water and Divine Liturgy, Patronal Feast of the Church Sat 12 Dec at 5:00 PM — Vespers Wed 16 Dec at 5:00 PM — Vespers Sat 19 Dec at 5:00 PM — Vespers Thu 24 Dec at 3:00 PM — Great Vespers Fri 25 Dec at 9:00 AM — Matins and Divine Liturgy Seinäjoki Chapel of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos Feast Day: October 1 Address: Päivölänkatu 32, Pohja, Seinäjoki Church Warden: Henna Turkki Phone: 040 686 1500 Email: [email protected] SEPTEMBER Wed 30 Sep at 5:00 PM — Vespers and Discussion Group; Patronal Feast of the House of Prayer OCTOBER Sun 25 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Sun 25 Oct at 1:30 PM — Discussion Group, Kismus Youth Café, Kalevankatu 12 B Thu 29 Oct at 6:00 PM — Lay-led Service NOVEMBER Thu 12 Nov at 6:00 PM — Lay-led Service Sun 22 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Sun 22 Nov at 1:00 PM — Discussion Group, Kismus Youth Café, Kalevankatu 12 B Thu 26 Nov at 6:00 PM — Lay-led Service DECEMBER Thu 10 Dec at 6:00 PM — Lay-led Service KOKKOLA Chapel of Saints Simeon and Anna Address: Katariinankatu 3, Kokkola Church Warden: Johanna Raunio Phone: 040 042 3853 Email: [email protected] OCTOBER Sat 3 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Wed 21 Oct at 6:00 PM — Vespers Sun 25 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy; Farewell to Father John NOVEMBER Sat 7 Nov at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil Sun 8 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy DECEMBER Wed 23 Dec at 5:00 PM — Royal Hours of the Nativity of Christ Thu 24 Dec at 10:00 AM — Liturgy of the Eve of the Nativity of Christ Lapua Chapel of St. Seraphim of Sarov Feast Day: July 19 Address: Koulukatu 7, Lapua Church Warden: Markus Happo Phone: 045 3542 648 Email: [email protected] OCTOBER Sun 11 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy NOVEMBER Sun 8 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy DECEMBER Sun 13 Dec at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy PIETARSAARI Chapel of the Holy Prophet Elijah and St. Anna Address: Tsasounakuja 2 / Narsinkatu 2, Pietarsaari Church Warden: Leif Sandvik Phone: 050 593 9148 OCTOBER Sun 4 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Sat 17 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy Fri 23 Oct at 10:00 AM — Liturgy of St. James the Apostle Sun 25 Oct at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy and farewell to Father John in Kokkola NOVEMBER Sat 28 Nov at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil Sun 29 Nov at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy DECEMBER Sat 19 Dec at 5:00 PM — All-Night Vigil Sun 20 Dec at 10:00 AM — Divine Liturgy KRISTIINANKAUPUNKI Parmansgatan 4, 64100 Kristinestad No services scheduled until December. ALAJÄRVI Parish House, Upper Hall Kirkkotie 6, 62900 Alajärvi No services scheduled until December. KAUHAJOKI Kyntäjäntie 3, 61800 Kauhajoki No services scheduled until December. HARRSTRÖM Home Chapel of the Most Reverend Archbishop Juthnystuvägen 16, Harrström No services scheduled until December. NÄRPIÖ Närpes Parish House (Närpes församlingshem) Kyrktåget 2 B, 64200 Närpes No services scheduled until December. Clergy of Vaasa
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