Parish Timeline
Discover the milestones and blessings that led to the founding of our Orthodox Old Rite Mission.
Our Journey
Discover the path that led to the establishment of our Orthodox Old Rite Mission under ROCOR.
February 2026
Gathering on a Regular Basis.
We have begun regularly gathering at Fr Nikita's as we grow as a community and look for a permanent location in Brooks Oregon.
February 2026
Gathering on a Regular Basis.
We have begun regularly gathering at Fr Nikita's as we grow as a community and look for a permanent location in Brooks Oregon.
November 2025
New location for Old-Rite Mission
This mission was started in the Living Room of Father Nikita and M. Elena. They have sold their house and moved to a new location in Salem (Brooks) Oregon. Gatherings and prayers no longer held at 1700 Laurel Ave, Woodburn. They will be at Fr Nikita's new location 6380 Brooklake Rd Ne.
November 2025
New location for Old-Rite Mission
This mission was started in the Living Room of Father Nikita and M. Elena. They have sold their house and moved to a new location in Salem (Brooks) Oregon. Gatherings and prayers no longer held at 1700 Laurel Ave, Woodburn. They will be at Fr Nikita's new location 6380 Brooklake Rd Ne.
July 2025
Non profit status has been approved by IRS
We are now officially recognized as a none profit 501c3 and may begin collecting funds for the future church property.
July 2025
Non profit status has been approved by IRS
We are now officially recognized as a none profit 501c3 and may begin collecting funds for the future church property.
May 2025
Awaiting Approval of Non-Profit Status
We have filed and are awaiting approval from IRS for 501c3 non profit status.
May 2025
Awaiting Approval of Non-Profit Status
We have filed and are awaiting approval from IRS for 501c3 non profit status.
March 2025
Corporation Formation
Filed for corporation, Nativity of the Mother of God. Group has chosen the officers for the Corporation
March 2025
Corporation Formation
Filed for corporation, Nativity of the Mother of God. Group has chosen the officers for the Corporation
February 2025
Community Formation
Group has formed and a small community has been established. As of now, Vespers is Saturday at 5:00 PM and Hours and Liturgy begin at 8:30 AM Sunday morning. Location is at Fr Nikita's House. Contact Fr Nikita if you would like to see a service: (503) 910-2992
February 2025
Community Formation
Group has formed and a small community has been established. As of now, Vespers is Saturday at 5:00 PM and Hours and Liturgy begin at 8:30 AM Sunday morning. Location is at Fr Nikita's House. Contact Fr Nikita if you would like to see a service: (503) 910-2992
January 2025
Episcopal Blessing
Received blessing from his eminence, Bishop John of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, to establish the Old-Rite mission in Woodburn Oregon dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother of God
January 2025
Episcopal Blessing
Received blessing from his eminence, Bishop John of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, to establish the Old-Rite mission in Woodburn Oregon dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother of God