An Ancient Faith, Lived Today in Bend
St. Jacob Orthodox Church is a small, prayerful community rooted in the ancient Christian faith and living out its traditions here in Bend. Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning after time away, or simply curious about Orthodoxy, you are welcome to come as you are.
Weekly Services
Vespers - Wednesday & Saturdays at 6 PM
Divine Liturgy - Sunday at 10 AM
Announcements
The Season We Are In
PENTECOSTARION
April 12 – May 31
The Pentecostarion in the Eastern Orthodox tradition is the radiant season that begins with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and unfolds toward Pentecost. It is a time of joy, proclamation, and renewal, where the Church lives in the light of Pascha and celebrates the victory of life over death. Having passed through the stillness of Lent, the faithful now enter into a season of feasting, thanksgiving, and transformation. Through worship and the continual proclamation—Christ is Risen!—the Eastern Orthodox Church understands this time as a living participation in the Resurrection, where hearts are renewed and all things are made new.
OUR PRIEST
I welcome everyone to discover the life of the Church as handed down to us from the time of the Apostles. [...] I am devoted to sharing the Orthodox faith and spiritual life that leads to transformation. Each of us are created in the image and likeness of God, yet being born into a fallen world leaves us in need of the restoration of these divine attributes. This is the work of salvation, of ‘adoption’. But it requires us to exercise our free will and choose the Way of Life in cooperation with the Grace of God. To every seeker, no matter where they are in this journey, I say, “Come, ‘taste and see’ that the Lord is good!