Welcome to Assumption Cathedral
Our Russian Orthodox Church of Metro Detroit Michigan

About Our Church

Our church follows the old orthodox calendar and rules. All of our services are done in both Russian and English languages. We welcome everybody to participate in many services at our Russian Orthodox Church. View our photo gallery

Service Hours

Saturdays
Vigil 6pm - 7:30pm

Sundays
Hours 9:40am
Liturgy 10am

View Our Service Schedule

Contact Us

Church Phone: (248) 547- 5240
Church Address:
2101 Livernois St Ferndale, MI 48220
E-mail Us: [email protected]

Father Viktor Trotskyy

Home Phone: (248) 478-0270
Cell Phone: (248) 819-0479

Father Viktor will be available at the church on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm, if anyone wishes to meet with him or has any questions. Please call him at 248/819-0479 to make an appointment.

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Announcements

• Protection of the Mother of God - Monday, October 14
• Our Parish's Feast Article
• Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral Church School Resumed on Sunday, 9/15
• Orthodox Inquirer's Class:
  Adult Orthodox Education Class at Dormition Cathedral (October 2013)
• Annual Parish Meeting
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• Church Cleanup
• Service Schedule - October 2013

Protection of the Mother of God - Monday, October 14

This feast-day has a very rich history for Orthodox Christians, please read one of the links in English or Russian to understand its origins and its relevance.

Our Parish's Feast Article

An article on the the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God at Ferndale, MI from the patronal feast-day in August, 2013. Read here

Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral Church School Resumed on Sunday, September 15

This year the 2013-14 Dormition Church School year began on Sunday, 15-Sep-13. If you have not already done so please give your name to Fr. Ioann, e-mail or call him at (734) 395-2434.

Classes begin with a lunch/prayer at 12:00pm noon. Please do not be late! We have condensed the classes to the greatest extent possible for the convenience of our busy families - we value your time. Please do us a favor of valuing the time of the teachers and other volunteers who make our Church School possible by being on time.

• 12:00pm - Prayer, Lunch
• 12:15pm - Prayer, Law of God
• 12:45pm - Dismissal Prayer

All children are urged to participate in the Divine Liturgy to the greatest extent possible by ringing bells, serving in the altar, singing, helping in the kiosk, and most importantly by being present in the church and praying with their parish family, and especially by partaking of the Holy Mysteries. The Liturgy is not a spectacle or an event that we watch, but a prayerful - work of the people that we participate in through our prayerful involvement. Please contact Fr. Viktor and/or Fr. Ioann with questions in this regard.

Orthodox Inquirer's Class:

Adult Orthodox Education Class at Dormition Cathedral (October 2013)

With the blessing of Fr. Viktor, Fr. Ioann will be leading an Inquirer's Adult Orthodox Education Class at Dormition Cathedral on a pre-selected Saturday of each month (4:30pm) prior to Saturday evening service. For the remainder of 2013 this is scheduled for the following dates: 19-Oct, 9-Nov, 7-Dec. The plan is for the class to begin a prayer, reading (eg Akathist to the Mother of God) and then discuss inquirers to the Orthodox faith with respect to the Law of God, Orthodox Theology and Liturgics. Refreshments will be provided for all in attendance. Please contact Fr. Ioann if you have any questions and/or would like to sign up for this class.

Annual Parish Meeting

The date for the annual parish meeting has been tentatively set for Sunday, November 17. In order to vote on any issues at this meeting, you must be a dues paying member of the parish and your 2013 dues must be paid prior to the meeting. If you wish to be become a member of the church, please fill out an application, available from the Treasurer, Mike Pastukhov. Any prospective members will then be approved at the annual meeting and you should be in attendance. However, you will not be able to vote at this year's meeting, as you need to be a member for six months.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Our Thanksgiving dinner will be held on Sunday, November 24. Please plan on attending and enjoy a wonderful, traditional dinner. Watch for more information in next month's bulletin.

Church Cleanup

Your help is greatly appreciated. Please see Irina Petrova, or call her at 248-250-3182 to find out the exact date for cleaning the church. Thank you!

Additional Information

• Icon of The Month - Theotokos "Holy Protection"
• The Holy Fathers on Piety
• Dean of the Diocesan Pastoral School in Recent Interview
• Metropolitan Philaret on the Power of Faith
• Is There a Way to Attend Church Services More Often & How?
• Reading in Church: Where and how can I learn to do this?
• Monthly Parish Family Prayer List
• New Orthodox Christian Application Available for iPhone and Android Phones
• Discussions on Our Faith
• Your Name's Day
• On the Stages of Spiritual Growth
• 2013: The year of service to God and His Holy Church
• Daily Reading of the Holy Scriptures

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