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Welcome to Holy Ascension of Christ Orthodox Church
"Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word, or our epistle." - 2 Timothy 2:15

About Holy Ascension of Christ Orthodox Church
Holy Ascension of Christ Orthodox Church is a traditional Orthodox parish under His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius of America. Holy Ascension is a welcoming home to all searching for “the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”- [Jude 1:3] Our growing parish is located just outside the city of Rochester and is open to all. Our mission is to be light to the world around us and to call all to the fullness of faith in Jesus Christ in his Church. We are the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church founded on the rock of the Apostles.