Welcome to St. Catherine Orthodox Mission in Lubbock, Texas. Whether you are Orthodox, exploring the faith, or simply curious, we're glad you're here. Join us in prayer, worship, and life together in Christ.
THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
The daily Menologion brings together the saints and Scripture readings for the day. Read it at Ponomar.
Ponomar follows the Old (Julian) Calendar. Dates and commemorations are shown as supplied by Ponomar.
Under the patronage of the Holy Great Martyr Catherine, we seek to grow in faith, prayer, and love for Christ. May her prayers accompany our life together here in West Texas.
Commemorated November 24 (December 7 on the civil calendar)
Read the life of Saint Catherine
Services and gatherings at St. Catherine. All times are local to Lubbock.
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2026-10-06
We have been blessed by Bishop Spyridon to start conducting reader services. Priests will come to Lubbock (hopefully once a month) to serve the Divine Liturgy, God willing.
Read moreOnce services begin, this is the shape of our week. Times will be posted here and on the calendar as soon as they're confirmed.
Saturday
Great Vespers
5:00pm
If no priest is present, readers' Vespers will be conducted.
Sunday
3rd and 6th Hours
9:30
We are hoping to have liturgy once a month starting in the near future until a permanent priest is assigned to us.
Sunday
Hours & Divine Liturgy
10:00am
Liturgy will be served as often as a priest can be present in Lubbock. Liturgy will be announced on the church calendar once scheduled. Readers' services will be conducted weekly on Sundays when there is no priest available to serve the Divine Liturgy.
All service times are local to Lubbock. See the calendar for dated services and special events.
We believe that in this church we stand in the presence of God, joining the saints and heavenly hosts in prayer and worship. We are glad to welcome you before and after the services — but during worship itself, we set conversation aside to stand together in reverent attention to God.
We worship as Christians always have, using the postures of prayer found in Scripture. We stand, we bow, and we prostrate. Each posture gives bodily expression to the prayers we lift together in worship.
Orthodox worship engages the whole person — mind, heart, and body. We make the Sign of the Cross in prayer, and we venerate icons as we would honor a photograph of someone we love.
Come as you are able — modest and comfortable is welcome. Children are dear to God's house; loving parents may step outside with little ones who need a moment, and return when ready.
“It is to come in contact with reality, to find a reality deeper than everyday reality…”
Beyond the passing things of daily life, we seek truth that endures and joy that reaches the heart.
God’s Revelation to the Human Heart (opens on YouTube in a new tab) How do I become an Orthodox Christian?“The Orthodox Church is evangelical, but not Protestant. It's orthodox, but not Jewish. It's catholic, but not Roman. It isn't non‑denominational — it's pre‑denominational. It is the Faith of the Apostles, believed, taught, and defended since the day of Pentecost, two thousand years ago.”
Lubbock, Texas
Meeting address: TBD
Contact email: hello@stcatherinelubbock.org
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Whether you are Orthodox, exploring the faith, or visiting for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you.
What to expect