steadfast apostolic faith

Christ the Saviour
Orthodox Christian Church

9 Tikorangi Road, Portland, Northland, New Zealand
Ph: 027 482 9509

We hold the Divine Liturgy in English at 9.30am on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month.
All are welcome.

Christ is risen, truly He is risen!

Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and on those in the tombs bestowing life!

Icon of most holy Theotokos. — Forasmuch as you are a fountain of tenderness, O Theotokos, make us worthy of compassion; look upon a sinful people; manifest your power as ever, for hoping on you we cry aloud unto you, Rejoice! As once did Gabriel, chief captain of the bodiless powers.

Icon of Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour. — We reverence Your immaculate icon, O Good One, and ask for forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God; for of Your Own good will You were pleased to ascend the cross in the flesh, that You might deliver from bondage to the enemy those whom You have fashioned. Wherefore we cry aloud unto You with thanksgiving: You have filled all things with joy, O our Saviour, for You did come to save the world.

Icon of St. John the Baptist. — O Prophet of God and Forerunner of grace, your head has blossomed from the earth as a sacred rose. Wherefore we seek from it healing at all times; for as of old, you cease not to preach repentance unto the world.