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We are a small mission of the Orthodox Church located in Cullman, Alabama, under the omophorion of His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. We have services every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday Compline at 7PM, Saturday Vigil starting at 5 PM, and Sunday with The Hours starting at 9:40AM followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM

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Did you know that contraceptives can cause abortions and serious side effects?
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DEAR CHRISTIANS,
 
Are you aware that contraceptives, including over the counter oral contraceptives and IUDs, can cause abortions and serious side effects?
 
Did you know that, according to the God-enlightened saints of the 20th century and the living elders and eldresses that follow in their footsteps today, the majority of abortions done today are not those done with one's knowledge in an abortion "clinic" or with a "morning after pill," but unknowingly via the use of these certain contraceptives?
 
Did you also know that the Orthodox Church considers life to begin at conception, and thus abortion is a horrible, inexcusable sin, even if the child is aborted immediately after the miracle of conception?
 
To learn more about contraception and childbearing, please read this amazing book, Who Should We Listen to Regarding Contraceptives and the Avoidance of Having Children? by Hieromonk Kosmas of the Orthodox Monastery of the Archangel Michael in Sydney, Australia.
 
You can read this book for free here: https://www.orthodoxtalks.com/on-contraceptives/
 
Alternatively, you can also receive free physical copies of this book and laminated copies of the icon the Theotokos, Protectress of the Unborn from the front desk in the entrance room of our church. Please share and spread the word about this wonderful book!
 
In Christ,
Fr. Theodore Foley
Rector of the St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Mission (ROCOR)
Cullman, Alabama
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What is the Orthodox Church?

“The Orthodox Christian Church is evangelical, but not Protestant.
It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman.
It is not denominational, it is pre-denominational.
It has believed, taught, preserved, defended, and died for the
Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost nearly 2,000 years ago.”
– Our Life in Christ

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Our services are prayerful, calm, and centered on worshipping God. You’ll hear chanting, see incense, and watch ancient traditions in action. Even if it’s unfamiliar, just follow along and take it in. Many visitors say the beauty and quietness help them feel closer to Christ right away.

Your first visit doesn’t have to be stressful. You can sit anywhere, ask questions, and observe without pressure. People will greet you kindly, and volunteers can help guide you. Whether you stay for the whole service or part of it, we want you to feel welcome and comfortable.

You don’t need to be Orthodox to visit. Many people come just to learn or explore. You can watch the service, ask questions afterward, and move at your own pace. We’re happy to help anyone understand the traditions and feel comfortable while visiting our parish.

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Upcoming Calendar

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

Psalm 122:1

  • 10
    Oct
    Saturday
    27 September
    NO SERVICES THIS WEEKEND, ATTEND ANOTHER CANONICAL CHURCH!
  • 11
    Oct
    Sunday
    28 September
    NO SERVICES THIS WEEKEND, ATTEND ANOTHER CANONICAL CHURCH!
  • 13
    Oct
    Tuesday
    30 September
    6:00 PM Vigil
  • 14
    Oct
    Wednesday
    1 October
    7:10 AM Hours followed by Liturgy for Protection of the Theotokos
    NO COMPLINE TONIGHT!
    Fast: fish, wine, & oil
  • 17
    Oct
    Saturday
    4 October
  • 18
    Oct
    Sunday
    5 October
    9:00 Morning Confessions
    9:40 Hours
    10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
    12:00 Coffee hour and Catechumen Class
  • 19
    Oct
    Monday
    6 October
  • 21
    Oct
    Wednesday
    8 October
    7:00 Compline with the Akathist to the Mother of God
    Fast
  • 22
    Oct
    Thursday
    9 October
  • 23
    Oct
    Friday
    10 October
    4:40 AM Hours
    5:00 AM Liturgy for the Elders of Optina
    Fast: wine & oil
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St. Elizabeths Orthodox Christain Church
1029 County Rd 813, Cullman, AL 35057
fr.theodore@cullmanorthodox.org