Saint Basil the Great Orthodox Church

14th Annual Pilgrimage – Ss. Mary and Martha Monastery

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:18:41 +0000

This year, on Saturday, May 18, Ss. Mary and Martha Monastery in Wagoner, SC will hold their annual pilgrimage, when parishioners, friends and faithful from the region will join the nuns of the monastery in worship and fellowship. Wagoner, SC is a manageable drive from Wilmington, and it is possible (with an early departure) to arrive for the 9 am Divine Liturgy. Hotel accommodations can also be made nearby off of Interstate 1-20 in Lexington, SC. Please mark your calendars, and set aside some time to meet other Orthodox Christians and the nuns of the monastery.

May 18, 2013 Fourteenth Annual Ss. Mary and Martha Orthodox Monastery Pilgrimage
At Ss. Mary and Martha Monastery: 65 Spinner Lane Wagoner, SC

Schedule: 8am Matins | 9am Divine Liturgy | Potluck Luncheon |
1pm Akathist followed by Grave Blessings |4pm Vespers

Feel Free to come for part or all of the day – there will be plenty of opportunities to socialize, walk the grounds and enjoy the day. Events will take place rain or shine, under the tent outdoors.

Building Project Under Way

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:39:24 +0000

We are excited to announce that, having secured 7.5 acres of property for our permanent church home, we have begun the process of planning to relocate to the property. This is an exciting time in the life of our community – come grow with us! [READ MORE]

Proposed Phase I and Phase II Conceptual

Holy Week and Pascha Schedule

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:13:51 +0000

As we enter the “final stretch” of our paschal journey, there are many services to be served, and some planning that needs to take place. Our services for the remainder of the week are:

Wed. @ 6pm Bridegroom Matins with Unction (the anointing at the conclusion of this service is one of the mysteries of the church, reserved for baptized Christians in good standing. Please prepare for this service as you would communion – with prayer, fasting and a recent confession).
Thursday @ 6pm Matins of Holy Friday
Friday @ 4pm Vespers of Holy Saturday (lenten meal to follow)
Friday @ 6pm Matins of Holy Saturday
Saturday @ 9:30am Divine Liturgy of Holy Saturday
Saturday @ 11:30pm Paschal Nocturns and Festal Matins/Divine Liturgy of our Lord’s Resurrection
Sunday @ 12:00 noon Paschal Agape Vespers at Hugh McRae Park – joint service with St. Nicholas
Sunday @ 2:30pm until Open house/picnic at the Robichau Home (238 Tanbridge) – Burgers and sausage provided, please bring a dish to share, and perhaps some lawn chairs.

Property Acquisition Complete!

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:45:23 +0000

“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” 1 Cor 10:26

Thanks to God, and the generosity of many, St. Basil Orthodox Church has closed on property that will (God willing) serve as our permanent home in southeastern North Carolina. It is our distinct honor to be able to take a small portion of land, to consecrate it for a sacred purpose, offer it back to God and to invite those around us to come, “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Please pray for us in the days ahead – there is much work to be done by building, finance and grounds committees, and many pieces still need to fall in line before we can begin to use the property for regular worship services.

If you have pledged toward this initial phase, please make your offering within the next two weeks. If you have not been able to give toward this project, but would like to, please let me know.

In XC,

Fr. Peter

Schedule for Great Lent 2013

admin — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:59:21 +0000

A schedule of services for Great Lent has been posted, and is available in a convenient, printable format for your convenience. Please take advantage of the opportunity to increase our prayer and acts of charity/kindness while decreasing our consumption (in kind and portion). This is a great gift of the Church to help us learn self-restraint and sacrifice for the sake of eternity and our spiritual well being.

Come to Visit with Albanian Missionaries! (This Sunday)

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:19:51 +0000

On Sunday, February 24, St. Basil Orthodox Church will host Stephanos and Alexandria Ritsi, missionary candidates to Albania, during the divine liturgy. Stephanos will offer the sermon, and the couple will present on the work of the Church in Albania at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy. Please, come and see what God is doing in the Albanian Church, and support the work of the Ritsis generously (an offering will be collected at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, and all are encouraged to support the Ritsis through regular support of their work).

Property Acquisition

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:12:15 +0000

St. Basil Orthodox Church has officially made an offer on 7.5 acres of property in the growing region of North Wilmington (New Hanover County). There are still many hurdles that need to be cleared before purchasing the property (God willing), but we thank God for this opportunity to continue our outreach to the people of Wilmington. We will keep you posted!

Potential Site of New Church Property on Blue Clay Rd.

Missionary Candidates to Albania to Visit St. Basil

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:03:39 +0000

On February 24, 2012, Stephanos and Alexandria Ritsi will be giving a presentation about their future mission work in the country of Albania. The Orthodox Church of Albania, under the direction of His Beatitude Archbishop Anastasios, is experiencing a continued revival since the many years of persecution by the Ottoman Empire and the harsh communist government of Enver Hoxha (1945-1991). Stephanos and Alexandria will share stories about the rebirth of the Orthodox Faith in the country of Albania and the future works that they will be doing there. These works will include: helping to reestablish the religious life of the Orthodox Church; preparation and education of students at the University of Tirana; education at the Protagonist Elementary School and helping to bring more Albanian people back into the Orthodox Church.

Food for Those in Need

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:32:57 +0000

For the past year, St. Basil has been collecting food weekly to distribute to those in need in our city – all donations are appreciated. Thank you to all who have helped in this ministry.

Baptism!

admin — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:43:33 +0000

Congratulations, and Many Years, to the newly baptized servant of God, Maxim, his family and sponsors!

Stop Hunger Now Event

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:08:15 +0000

On October 28, St. Basil participated in the “Stop Hunger Now” program with our sister parish, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Wilmington – tens of thousands of meals were prepared and packed for shipment to families and children in need across the globe.

Children at Heart Fundraiser

admin — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:24:16 +0000

In September, parishioners from St. Basil pitched in to raise funds for Children at Heart adoption services, a ministry run by one of our parishioners that works to place children into adoptive homes in the United States.

About Children at Heart and the Birthmother Fund

Last Spring, Children at Heart started a domestic adoption program with the hope of leting women know that there is help out there for them when they find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy. No matter what the circumstances, many of them need material items as well as the support we are able to provide. Children at Heart has set up a fund for birthmothers who are in the adoption process to help them with things like food, bus passes, over the counter medication, items for children they are presently parenting………and the list goes on and on.

CAH has also started a birthmother support group that meets once a month in Wilmington. Women come who have placed a child for adoption over 40 years ago and they mentor the younger girls who have just placed a child or are considering placing achild. A confidential online support group has also been started for those women who are not in our area but would like to be in contact with other birthmothers and to be in contact with each other outside of the monthly meeting.

Address: 254 N. Front Street, Suite 200

Wilmington, NC 28401

phone: 910.763.4414 • fax: 910.763.4415

email: CAHadoptions@aol.com

Reception into the Church

admin — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:29:55 +0000

We welcomed several new members into the Church in August – many years to the servants of God Bryan and Anita…

PASCHA SERVICES

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:38:11 +0000

SATURDAY NIGHT: Services of Pascha will begin at 11:30pm on 4/14/2o12. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early. We will bless eggs, baskets and food at the conclusion of the service. There will be plenty of food and drink to share – please come and share in the feast!

Our address is 2166 Kent Street in Wilmington:

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: A picnic for all friends and members of the community will be held at Fr. Peter’s home on the afternoon of Pascha, beginning at 1:00pm. Vespers of Pascha will be sung at about 4:00pm, at Fr. Peter’s home. Please come, and share in the festivities!

Fr. Peter’s address is 238 Tanbridge Rd. in Wilmington, and his home number is 910.795.3140.

Overview of Upcoming Services

admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:17:13 +0000

Presanctified Liturgies on Wednesdays of Lent at 6:30pm
Great Canon of St. Andrew on Mar 29 at 6:30pm
Holy Week Services: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat (see calendar).

Pascha services begin on Saturday, April 14 at 11:30pm (Festal Nocturns followed by Matins and Liturgy)

Link to Calendar -

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:11:35 +0000

As services are added/updated, they will be updated in our online calendar.

Services for the First Week of Great Lent

admin — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:57:28 +0000

In addition to our usual cycle of services (Vespers on Saturday at 6:30pm, and Divine Liturgy Sunday at 9:30am) we will begin our cycle of Lenten services.

Week of 2/26:
2/26 – Vespers with the Rite of Forgiveness (following Liturgy/Coffee Hour)
2/27 – Canon of St. Andrew 6:30pm
2/29 – Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts 6:00pm*

*Please plan to fast in preparation for the Eucharist.

Nativity Schedule:

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:07:33 +0000

24 Dec. 2:30pm -Vespers for Nativity.
24 Dec. 3:30pm – Holy Supper.
24 Dec. 5:00pm – Compline.
25 Dec. Divine Liturgy for the Feast at 9:30am.

As Nativity falls on a Sunday this year, our services in preparation for Nativity will be on Saturday, December 24.

We will have a community “Holy Supper” / community meal at 3:30 (between Vespers and Compline for the feast). Please review the schedule and participate as you are able.

Public Event – September 17 @ 7pm

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:57:44 +0000

Internationally acclaimed author, Scott Cairns (who is concluding his time as Poet-in-Residence at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington) will speak on September 17 at 7:00pm in the Longleaf Room at the New Hanover Executive Development Center (located at the Northeast Branch of the Library on Military Cutoff Road in Wilmington).

Cairns will read from and speak on his travels to Greece in search of prayer (as conveyed in his book Short Trip to the Edge). This event is free to the public. Please click the image below for more details.

Hierarchical Visit

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:24:06 +0000

On Friday, June 3, St. Basil the Great Mission in Wilmington, NC welcomed His Grace, Bishop Mark to the Port City of North Carolina for an Archpastoral visit. This was the first visit of a hierarch to this mission community which was founded several years ago, and welcomed its first resident priest, Father Peter Robichau, in June of 2010. The community gathered for Great Vespers and a banquet on Saturday evening, June 4; an enjoyable time of fellowship was had by all. His Grace, Bishop Mark, presided at the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 5. With the blessing of His Grace, Protodeacon Lawrence Daniels of Greensburg, PA, Deacon John Crook (attached to St. Basil’s) and Deacon David Keim, of All Saints (Antiochian) in Raleigh, NC assisted in the service of the Divine Liturgy.