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Holy Apostles Orthodox Church

345 Ridge Rd, Lansing, NY

Orthodox Church in America

Please note: In accordance with our Bishop's directive (following New York State rules for managing the Coronavirus outbreak), we will not be holding public services for at least the remainder of March. Clergy will continue to offer services with prayers for the world. Fr. Joel will still be available for pastoral needs, including sacraments by appointment.

The full Diocesan directive is available here.

Resources for keeping a liturgical life at home during this time can be found here.

Parish Life

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church is a mission parish of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, serving Lansing, Ithaca, Cornell University, Ithaca College and the surrounding areas.

At Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, you will find a welcoming, Christ-centered community of believers growing together spiritually in love and in the unchanging faith handed down from the Apostles.

       If you are an Orthodox Christian looking for a home…
       If you are looking for the timeless Christian faith…
       If you are looking to strengthen your faith…
       If you are searching for what God has in store for you…
       If you need a place to call home…
       If you have nowhere else to turn…
          Then please join us!

Recent News

Baptism of Jonathan Harris - 04/01/2020
Just before we were required to close services to the public, we were given the blessing of celebrating the Baptism of Jonathan (Panteleimon) Harris. It is always a joy to welcome new members to Christ's holy Church; we have several more pe ... more info >

Holy Week & Pascha 2019 - 04/16/2019
During Holy Week, the Church remembers Christ's Passion and Resurrection with some of her most ancient and beautiful services. Walking with Christ to His Passion through Holy Week and entering into His Resurrection on Pascha night is an exp ... more info >

Archbishop Michael visits for Sunday of the Cross - 04/02/2019
The Sunday of the Cross marks the mid-point of Great Lent. In the middle of the Fast, we remember the Cross of Christ as the center of our Christian struggle. This remembrance of the Cross is also given to us to strengthen us for the days a ... more info >

Fr Sergius Visits Holy Apostles - 01/29/2019
Archimandrite Sergius, Abbot of St. Tikhon's Monastery, visited Holy Apostles for the weekend of January 26th. On Friday, January 25th, he gave a talk at Cornell University, entitled "Monasticism in the Age of Busyness," giving an introduct ... more info >

Theophany - 01/08/2019
On the Feast of Theophany, it's traditional to bless water not only in the church, but outside, at a well or the nearest significant body of water. At Christ's baptism, it is not a matter of the waters cleansing Him, but of Him cleansing an ... more info >

Patronal Feast - 06/30/2018
On June 30, the Feast of the Holy Apostles, we were blessed with a visit from our beloved Archbishop Michael. He was at Holy Apostles for Vespers on June 29, and served the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on June 30. Also serving, along with Fr ... more info >

The Orthodox Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It is orthodox, but not Jewish. It is catholic, but not Roman. It isn't non-denominational - it is pre-denominational. It has believed, taught, preserved, defended and died for the Faith of the Apostles since the Day of Pentecost 2000 years ago.

The ancient Church welcomes you!

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