Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church

About this church

Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, also known as Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, is a parish in Clifton, New Jersey, within the Diocese of New York and New Jersey of the Orthodox Church in America. The weekly calendar lists the Reading of the Third and Sixth Hours at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:00 a.m. Some Saturdays include Great Vespers at 5:00 p.m. with confession afterward, so the calendar is worth checking before attending. The Divine Liturgy is livestreamed from the website.

Church School meets on Sunday at 10:15 a.m., after the liturgy, using the Archdiocesan Catechetical Program. The parish also has a Sisterhood of Saint Barbara and a choir directed by parish readers, and it hosts meals in the hall below the church after special services. The website includes a weekly bulletin, news and events, and an extensive section introducing Orthodox worship, the sacraments, icons, fasting, and the church year, which can help first-time visitors know what to expect. The parish office phone is 973-777-2906. Confirm service times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Weekly calendar, affiliation, livestream · About the parish and its worship · Church school and parish life

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