An Orthodox divine service was held at Elvebakken Church in Alta for Ukrainians who have found refuge in northern Norway. This event became a symbol of spiritual comfort and unity far from home. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the local Lutheran community and the Alta Church Council for their openness and Christian love, which made this shared prayer possible.
A story of faith that transcends borders. Together with Fr. Andriі Pinchuk, we travel across Norway to restore the joy of shared prayer and a sense of a native community for Ukrainians far from home.
The Divine Liturgy is a time when we can pause, stand before God, feel His closeness, and offer Him our prayer, gratitude, and repentance. All who wish to may approach for confession and Holy Communion.
The program includes confession, the Liturgy, and fellowship with treats.
We invite you to a divine service at the Otta bykirke premises. This is a time to pause, seek God’s presence, and offer Him our prayer and gratitude. All who wish to have the opportunity to go to confession and receive Holy Communion.
When the voice of God becomes barely audible through the din of life’s worries, one is often left alone with sadness and exhaustion. Yet, it is precisely in the moments of greatest weakness that true hope is born. We offer you the text of a prayer for the renewal of faith, the strengthening of hope, and the search for God’s touch when your strength to live seems completely depleted.
Dear brothers and sisters from the city of TROMSØ! We are glad to invite you to the Orthodox Divine Liturgy!
Divine Liturgy in Tromsø with a pastoral visit: shared prayer, the liturgy, and warm fellowship after the service.
A profound reflection on the spiritual significance of human connection and our ultimate encounter with the Divine. Authored by Father Andrii Pinchuk, this moving text serves as a prayerful guide to opening our hearts to others, to suffering, and to love. Discover how faith is passed eye-to-eye and how every meeting on our life’s path can become a genuine revelation of eternity.
When trials become too heavy, we turn to God—the Source of strength. This short yet profound prayer is about finding inner peace, asking for wisdom in suffering, and striving to give love to those around us. Words that help us stand firm.
We served in the premises of a Protestant missionary church. Very open and kind Christians. After the service, we had tea, sang Christmas carols, and had a long conversation about raising children.
after Holy Communion and the blessing of water, we sat in the church cafe for a long time and talked. We spoke about the spiritual meaning of the feasts and about Christian vows.
Bright impressions of the Christmas and Theophany service in Rollag municipality. How does the Orthodox liturgy sound in Norwegian, and why do locals switch to the “pure” language for the sake of Ukrainians? Reflections by Father Andrii Pinchuk on church practice, complex Norwegian dialects, and the sincere kindness of people who open their hearts for shared prayer.
Shared prayer, the blessing of water, and heartfelt conversations about the Christian calling: how the Christmas and Theophany Divine Liturgy went in Sykkylven. A day that concluded with Christmas carols and gratitude to our Norwegian friends for their support.
We invite you to festive divine services for Christmas and Epiphany in three cities in Norway! From January 5 to 7, Father Andrii Pinchuk will serve divine liturgies in Ikornnes, Florø, and Sogndal. The program includes: shared prayer, Confession, Holy Communion, and the blessing of water. Share the joy of the feasts together with our spiritual family!
The Christmas path brought us to picturesque Sirdal. About an incredible mountain municipality that lives by the Gospel, and the special assistance of grandson Herman in translating words of gratitude to our Norwegian friends. Together we pray and strengthen the bonds between our nations.
Merciful Lord! We thank You for this wonderful world, for the gift of life, and for the closeness of Your presence. We pray for blessings upon Norway and our community in Bø, for wisdom and love in our families. We especially lift up our prayers for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine: for the warriors, the wounded, the captives, the children, and everyone suffering from the horrors of war. Grant us the strength to preserve peace, to be a support for one another, and to fill our every day with care and love!
Christmas is a time when God becomes man so that man can draw closer to God. A pastoral word on why it is important to feel the birth of Christ in our own hearts here and now, and a prayer for blessings upon Ukraine and every family.
The Christmas pastoral journey has begun! The first festive divine service took place in the town of Bø (Telemark), uniting the community in shared prayer. Ahead are visits to various municipalities in many corners of Norway to share the joy of Christ’s nativity with Ukrainians across the country. Stay tuned for the schedule!
On Sunday, May 10, at 10:00, an Orthodox liturgy will be held in the chapel near Bø Church, with the opportunity for Confession and Holy Communion. After the service, we invite everyone for warm fellowship over coffee and treats.
A pastoral journey through the municipalities of Norway: from Vinje to Sogndal. About the unity of Ukrainians, the support of Norwegians, and the revival of the tradition of home-baked Easter bread, where every creation is a work of art and a symbol of unyielding hope.
Christ is risen! The Easter service in St. Thomas Chapel became a true celebration of unity. Together with Ukrainians from three municipalities, Norwegians and guests from other countries shared the joy of the feast. After the prayer, we held a Ukrainian Easter bread (paska) festival for 150 Norwegian friends, sang church hymns, and thanked Norway for its support during these difficult times.
The taste of traditions in the heart of Norway: a Ukrainian Easter food festival took place in Bø. Over 150 guests enjoyed paskas and learned about Ukrainian culture to the sound of church hymns. It was a day of sincere gratitude and unity of two nations around the bright feast of Easter.
Christ is risen! We invite you to the Easter celebration in the town of Bø on April 20. The program includes a festive liturgy at 09:30, the blessing of Easter breads (paskas) at 11:00, and a special cultural program for our Norwegian friends in the main church at 12:00. Come with your whole family to share the joy of the feast and the beauty of Ukrainian traditions!
Christ is Risen! We invite you to share the joy of Easter at our joint prayers in Norway. From April 19 to 21, Father Andrii Pinchuk will visit Tonstad, Vinje, Bø, Fyresdal, Veggli, and Sogndal. The schedule includes festive liturgies, Confession, Holy Communion, and the blessing of Easter breads. Find your town on the schedule and join our large spiritual family!
We invite you to a special Holy Thursday service in the town of Bø. On April 17, at 16:00, the reading of the 12 Passion Gospels will take place in St. Thomas Chapel. Come with your candles to bring the living fire of prayer to your homes according to the ancient tradition. Let us preserve the light of faith together!
Another shared prayer of the Ukrainian community in Bø: we prayed for the defenders of Ukraine, for peace, and for the countries supporting us in our fight for freedom. After the service, we traditionally reflected on the Gospel and shared our spiritual experiences. We thank the Lutheran Church of the town of Bø for their continuous support.
We invite you to prayer, fellowship, and good deeds in the town of Bø! On Sunday, March 15, at 10:00, an Orthodox liturgy will take place in the chapel of Bø Church. The program includes the opportunity for Confession and Holy Communion. We thank the Lutheran Church of Bø for their help in organizing our divine service.
Three years of resilience: a memorial gathering was held in the town of Bø to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion. Ukrainians and Norwegians gathered near the city hall to pray together for fallen heroes, civilians, and the soldiers who fight for our freedom today. It was a day of deep gratitude to the Norwegian people, whose hearts beat in unison with Ukraine. We remember, we stand, we give thanks.
We invite you to shared prayer during the first days of Great Lent! From March 3 to 6, special divine services with the reading of the Canon of Repentance of Andrew of Crete will be held in the chapel near Bø Church. This is a time for spiritual focus and community unity.
We invite you to shared prayer in the town of Bø! On Saturday, January 18, at 10:00, an Orthodox liturgy will take place in the chapel near Bø Church. The program includes the opportunity for Confession and Holy Communion. We thank the Lutheran Church of Bø for their continuous support of our community.
