Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church

About this church

Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in Orlando celebrates Divine Liturgy Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Mystery of Repentance, or Confession, is available before the liturgy; penitents should arrive at least thirty minutes early and tell the porter at the entrance. Vespers is held on selected Saturdays listed in the parish calendar, and the church explicitly notes that Vespers is not Mass and does not include Eucharist. Feast-day liturgies also use dated schedules rather than one fixed weekday pattern, so visitors should consult the current calendar.

This Eastern Catholic parish welcomes people to the Byzantine rite, whose worship, customs, and ceremonies express the same Catholic faith through a distinct liturgical tradition. Its Divine Liturgy is presented as communal participation by bishop, priest, deacon, cantor, and people, not a private devotion. The Orlando mission began with an exploratory liturgy on April 29, 1973, attended by more than one hundred people; regular liturgies followed that October, with resident clergy and parish development in later years. First-time guests have one recurring Sunday hour and may watch a liturgy online in advance. Anyone seeking Saturday worship should verify that Vespers is scheduled and understand that it does not substitute for Divine Liturgy or include Communion.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday Divine Liturgy, confession arrival, selected Vespers, · Official liturgy page, communal participation, Eastern worship, Eucharistic mean · Official Byzantine Catholic FAQ, Catholic communion, Eastern churches, rites, fa · Official history page, 1973 exploratory and regular liturgies, mission, clergy,

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Sunday Confession — before Divine Liturgy; arrive at least 30 minutes early
• Selected-Saturday Vespers — dated calendar; no Eucharist or Communion
• Feast-Day Divine Liturgies — dates and hours vary by calendar

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