Saint Nicholas' is an Orthodox Christian parish of East Slavic tradition serving Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. It includes Orthodox Christians of Belarussian, Ukrainian, Russian, Macedonian, and other backgrounds. We are a parish of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, a self-governing part of the Russian Orthodox Church, is completely independent in pastoral, educational, administrative, management, property, and civil matters. Our parish is doctrinally Orthodox, liturgically traditional, and welcoming to all. In our services we use English, the language of this country, together with Church Slavonic, the liturgical language of the Slavic peoples. Established in 1952, our parish is the oldest continuously functioning Orthodox parish in the Hunter Valley and one of the oldest in our Diocese. For enquirers - frequently asked questions
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Supporting our parish
Our parish is a small one that relies on community support and the voluntary service of our clergy to make ends meet. If you find this website to be of interest or of assistance, please consider helping us. Donations may be made directly to our bank account:
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church BSB: 032-509 Account number: 281104
May the Lord bless you! Forthcoming services and activities
Services on 22-23 August, the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - 23/08/2026
On Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August we will have services for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, for the Afterfeast of the Transfiguration, and in honour of the Martyr Lawrence, archdeacon of Rome (+258 AD). Matins will be served from 6.00pm on Saturday and the Hours and Divine Liturgy will be served from 9.00am on Sunday. Parish Life
Services on 1-2 August, the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - 02/08/2026
On Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August we had services for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost and in honour of the Holy Glorious Prophet of God Elijah the Tishbite (+9th C. BC). Matins was served on Saturday evening and the Hours and Divine Liturgy were served on Sunday morning. In addition to our customary prayers for the unity of the Orthodox Church, peace in Ukraine, and peace in the Holy Land, prayers were offered at Divine Liturgy for two of our parishioners currently in hospital, Eugenia and Thaddeus. Following Divine Liturgy a prayer of blessing was read over the car of one young parishioner, and plans for their baptism in November were discussed with two young men who have become regular worshippers in our parish this year. 00001
Services on 25-26 July, the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - 26/07/2026
On Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July we had services for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost and in honour of the Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils. Matins was served on Saturday evening and the Hours and Divine Liturgy were served on Sunday morning. At Divine Liturgy the customary prayers were offered for the unity of the Orthodox Church, peace in Ukraine, and peace in the Holy Land. 00002
Services on 11-12 July, the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - 12/07/2026
On Saturday 11 July and Sunday 12 July we had services for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost and in honour of the Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul. All-night Vigil with the blessing of wheat, wine, oil and five loaves was served on Saturday evening and the Hours and Divine Liturgy were served on Sunday morning. On both days we were joined by friends from Saint Symeon Orthodox Mission on the NSW Mid North Coast, including a family of eight who were received into the Holy Orthodox Church by baptism on Saturday afternoon. At Divine Liturgy prayers were offered for the unity of the Orthodox Church, peace in Ukraine, and peace in the Holy Land. Many people received Holy Communion on Sunday morning, amongst whom were the newly-baptised servants of God Seraphim, Emmelia, Gabriel, Leo, Julitta, Helen, Joanna, and Seraphim. Church & Community Life
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