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Rio Grande Valley, Texas
St. John of Kronstadt
Orthodox Mission
Anchored in Ancient Faith · Welcoming All Seekers
A True Orthodox parish serving the Rio Grande Valley from Bayview, Texas, on the traditional Julian Calendar — preserving the unbroken liturgical life of the Apostles and Church Fathers.
Our Patron: St. John of Kronstadt · celebrating the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.
Welcome
A Living Tradition in the Rio Grande Valley
St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Mission gathers each Lord's Day to celebrate the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom according to the traditional Julian Calendar, the ancient liturgical reckoning of the Orthodox Church.
Whether you are an inquirer encountering Orthodoxy for the first time, a catechumen preparing for baptism or chrismation, or an Orthodox Christian visiting the Valley, you are warmly welcome to come and pray with us.
Divine Services
Weekly Schedule
Divine Liturgy
Sunday · 9:00 AM
All are welcome
Vespers
Saturday · 6:00 PM
Eve of the Lord's Day
Great Feast Days
Per Julian Calendar
See calendar for upcoming feasts
Confession
By Appointment
Speak with Fr. Antonios
Today's Readings
Daily Scripture from the Julian Calendar
Daily readings will appear here, drawn from the Julian Calendar via orthocal.info.
Coming soon.
Liturgical Year
Upcoming Feast Days
Great and Holy Pascha
March 30 OS · April 12 NS
The Resurrection of Our Lord
Bright Week
March 31 – April 5 OS · April 13 – 18 NS
Daily Paschal services
Mid-Pentecost
April 23 OS · May 6 NS
The middle of the Paschal season
Ascension of Our Lord
May 8 OS · May 21 NS
Forty days after Pascha
Our Pastor
Fr. Antonios Altermatt
Fr. Antonios serves as priest of St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Mission, leading the parish's liturgical life and offering pastoral counsel to inquirers, catechumens, and parishioners across the Rio Grande Valley.
To speak with Fr. Antonios, please call (956) 449-0225 or send a message.
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