Holy Ascension Greek Orthodox Church in Norman, Oklahoma, is a parish where Orthodox Christians worship within the living tradition of the Apostolic Church and seek opportunities to love and serve Christ, His Church, and fellow human beings. The parish welcomes visitors to join in worship and experience the living tradition of Orthodox Christianity in Norman, Oklahoma.
As a Christian family acknowledging God's providential care, the parish has worshiped "in the beauty of holiness," welcomed new members, witnessed healings, changed lives, and reached out to proclaim the Gospel while providing for those in need within the Norman community and beyond. “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you” (Romans 15:7).
Orthodox Christianity and the life of the Church
Orthodox Christianity represents the unbroken continuation of the Apostolic Church since New Testament times, preserving "the Faith once delivered to the saints" through generations. Rather than attempting to recreate the ancient Church, Orthodox Christians participate in its living tradition-a spiritual lineage tracing back to Jerusalem, Alexandria, Antioch, Constantinople, and other early Christian communities.
This authentic preservation of timeless Truth, embodied in Jesus Christ, has made Orthodoxy the fastest-growing Christian body in the United States as people seek meaningful alternatives to entertainment-focused worship. This living tradition offers an authentic encounter with God through mystical worship practices that have sustained saints and countless Christians for over two millennia.
The Orthodox Christian calendar and worship
The Orthodox Christian life follows a sacred calendar where believers don't merely commemorate historic events but participate in them as eternal and temporal realities converge. Within this tradition, every moment contains the possibility of transformation and transfiguration, with opportunities for repentance and renewal always at hand.
Holy Ascension Church provides evolving opportunities to love and serve Christ, His Church, and fellow human beings. The parish warmly invites visitors to join in worship and experience the living tradition of Orthodox Christianity in Norman, Oklahoma.
Sunday Divine Services and livestreams
Sunday services are live-streamed. The stream is also carried live on our Facebook page and our YouTube channel.
If you miss the livestream, all services are archived below. Click HERE to visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Digital Chant Stand and access the text of each Divine Service. Click HERE TO ACCESS OUR ARCHIVE OF LIVE-STREAMED SERVICES.
Welcome to our Live Streamed Church Services! Choose your Live Streaming Option:
Computer browser
Live video broadcasts are compatible with all major browsers. You can watch directly from the streaming website or a 3rd Party broadcast like YouTube Live or Facebook Live.
- Live Streaming Website
- YouTube Live
- Facebook Live (Coming Soon)
Mobile phones and tablet apps
Live video can be watched via your iPhone or Android browser either in an app or through your mobile browser. Please note, BoxCast does not have a live stream mobile app.
- Live Streaming Website
- YouTube Live
- Facebook Live (Coming Soon)
Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku
Simply download and install the BoxCast app on your device. Search for the “Ascension Greek Orthodox Church”. Add to your favorites.
Technical guidance for watching services
It is possible during live streaming that the stream is interrupted or quality is sacrificed due to network and connection issues beyond our control, especially during these times of unprecedented use of the internet. If you are having technical difficulties, please refresh your browser.
Alternatively, try closing and reopening your browser. Make sure your mobile device or computer is not on mute. For best results, view this page on a browser other than Internet Explorer such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.
To watch the broadcast full-screen, click on the icon at the lower right of your video screen, to the left of the Vimeo logo.
Parish community and ministries
Our Community Welcome to the Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church! Our Ministries Get involved in the philanthropic, spiritual and energetic work of our parish!
Parish Photos View our Parish Life in Photos! Weekly Bulletin Get your weekly updates, news, and more!
Click HERE to see all of the exciting youth and young adult programs currently available at Ascension and through the Metropolis of Chicago!
Stewardship and charitable support
Stewardship Scripture is filled with passages of God’s call for us to be generous, loving, compassionate givers. Become a Steward.
Donate Online Offer stewardship, make a donation, light a candle. Your support makes all the difference. Thank you!
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Prayer, candles, and the online chapel
Prayer Requests Prayer Requests » Light a Candle Light a Pangari Candle »
Online Chapel Nikitas the Great Martyr Visit the Online Chapel for more daily readings, hymns, a monthly calendar of saints and feasts, and more.
Services, events, and parish life
Upcoming Services & Events
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 15 | 5 pm | Greek School |
| Tuesday, September 15 | 7 pm | Parish Council |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 6 pm | Philoptochos Board Meeting, Conference Room |
| Wednesday, September 16 | 7 pm | Great Vespers @ St. Sophia, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Rd, Elgin, IL 60123, USA |
| Thursday, September 17 | 8 am | Orthros |
| Thursday, September 17 | 9 am | Divine Liturgy |
| Thursday, September 17 | 11:30 am | Senior Synaxis Light Lunch & Meeting, Anagnos Fellowship Hall |
| Thursday, September 17 | 6:15 pm | Adult Greek School: Beginners/Advanced Beginners, Conference Room |
View our full calendar » Print & subscribe to our calendar » Follow the text for each service at AGES Initiatives >>
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