St Jonah the Wonderworker Orthodox Mission

About this church

St Jonah the Wonderworker Orthodox Mission in Alpine holds Vespers Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday Hours and a Reader's Service at 9:40 a.m. The mission is currently awaiting a full-time priest, so its regular Sunday gathering is Typika rather than Divine Liturgy. Visiting priests normally celebrate Liturgy, hear confessions, and lead other services about once a month; those dates are posted separately. This distinction is important for Orthodox visitors planning around the sacraments.

After the Sunday reader service, participants remain for coffee hour and a meal, making shared hospitality a visible part of the mission's rhythm. The church welcomes people who are unfamiliar with Orthodox Christianity and provides an introduction explaining the meaning of “Orthodox,” its apostolic claims, and its understanding of worship. St Jonah's small-mission setting is therefore different from a parish with resident clergy and a weekly Eucharistic liturgy, but its schedule is dependable: Saturday Vespers, Sunday readers' worship, and announced priest visits. For people in the Big Bend region, the congregation offers a local Orthodox community where ancient worship, education, and a long table after services are closely connected.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Saturday Vespers, Sunday reader service, priest visits, coffee, and meal · Current service pattern while awaiting a full-time priest · Introduction to Orthodox Christianity and worship

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Divine Liturgy and confession — announced visiting-priest dates, generally monthly

Location