St. Paisios Orthodox Mission

St. Paisios Orthodox Mission
Nacogdoches, Texas
Witnessing the Orthodox Tradition
in Deep East Texas
St. Paisios the Athonite Orthodox Christian Mission
A mission of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)

The Mission
Founded in 2017 and reactivated in 2022, St. Paisios Orthodox Mission is an outreach ministry of the OCA-Diocese of the South. Presently, the mission is the only Eastern Orthodox presence in Deep East Texas. All Orthodox Christians, as well as anyone interested in inquiring about the Orthodox Faith, are invited to visit and join the growing mission's worship and communal life.
The Eastern Orthodox Church
The Eastern Orthodox Church is the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Apostles at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-11) and maintaining unchanged faith in the Holy Trinity for 2,000 years, the Orthodox Church uniquely offers the fullness of life in Christ.
Our Patron Saint
St. Paisios the Athonite (1924 - 1994) is one of the most venerated 20th century monastic elders of the Orthodox Church. Canonized in 2015, St. Paisios is a beacon of faith and an overflowing vessel of grace for the modern world. Venerable father of the Holy Mountain, pray to God for us!
Our Community
St. Paisios Mission is a growing, convert-focused Orthodox community. First-timers to an Orthodox church and children of all ages are always welcomed guests. A potluck communal meal is offered after Divine Liturgy each Sunday for all to partake and enjoy fellowship time together.

All services at St. Paisios are conducted in English and seating is offered for those needing to sit during the services.

When visiting the St. Paisios Mission, visitors are asked to adhere to the follow dress requirements:
1) no shorts or mini skirts
2) no halter or strapless tops
3) no form-fitting attire
Divine Service Schedule
Vespers: Thursdays at 7PM & Saturdays at 6PM
Matins: Sundays at 9:30AM
Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30AM

Services are sometimes subject to change. Up-to-date times are always found below by clicking Calendar of Services.
Calendar of Services
Support the Mission
"Entering the house, they saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and expressed adoration to him. Opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." ~ Matt. 2:11
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Recent Happenings:
Blessing of Lake Naconiche - Theophany 2025

St. Paisios Orthodox Mission

Nacogdoches, Texas
Witnessing the Orthodox Tradition
in Deep East Texas

St. Paisios the Athonite Orthodox Christian Mission

A mission of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)

The Mission

The Eastern Orthodox Church

Our Patron Saint

Our Community

St. Paisios Mission is a growing, convert-focused Orthodox community. First-timers to an Orthodox church and children of all ages are always welcomed guests. A potluck communal meal is offered after Divine Liturgy each Sunday for all to partake and enjoy fellowship time together.

All services at St. Paisios are conducted in English and seating is offered for those needing to sit during the services.

When visiting the St. Paisios Mission, visitors are asked to adhere to the follow dress requirements:

1) no shorts or mini skirts

2) no halter or strapless tops

3) no form-fitting attire

Divine Service Schedule

Vespers: Thursdays at 7PM & Saturdays at 6PM
Matins: Sundays at 9:30AM
Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30AM

Services are sometimes subject to change. Up-to-date times are always found below by clicking Calendar of Services.

Support the Mission

"Entering the house, they saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and expressed adoration to him. Opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." ~ Matt. 2:11

Recent Happenings:

Blessing of Lake Naconiche - Theophany 2025

St. Paisios Orthodox Mission

Nacogdoches, TexasWitnessing the Orthodox Traditionin Deep East Texas

St. Paisios the Athonite Orthodox Christian Mission

A mission of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)

The Mission

The Eastern Orthodox Church

Our Patron Saint

Our Community

St. Paisios Mission is a growing, convert-focused Orthodox community. First-timers to an Orthodox church and children of all ages are always welcomed guests. A potluck communal meal is offered after Divine Liturgy each Sunday for all to partake and enjoy fellowship time together.

All services at St. Paisios are conducted in English and seating is offered for those needing to sit during the services.

When visiting the St. Paisios Mission, visitors are asked to adhere to the follow dress requirements:

1) no shorts or mini skirts

2) no halter or strapless tops

3) no form-fitting attire

Divine Service Schedule

Vespers: Thursdays at 7PM & Saturdays at 6PMMatins: Sundays at 9:30AMDivine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30AM Services are sometimes subject to change. Up-to-date times are always found below by clicking Calendar of Services.

Support the Mission

"Entering the house, they saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and expressed adoration to him. Opening their treasures, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh." ~ Matt. 2:11

Recent Happenings:

Blessing of Lake Naconiche - Theophany 2025

Nacogdoches, Texas
Witnessing the Orthodox Tradition
in Deep East Texas

Vespers: Thursdays at 7PM & Saturdays at 6PM
Matins: Sundays at 9:30AM
Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 10:30AM

Services are sometimes subject to change. Up-to-date times are always found below by clicking Calendar of Services.