Theotokos of the Life-Giving Spring Russian Orthodox Church

English-Language ROCOR Orthodox Parish for Bryan and College Station

Vespers on Saturdays at 6 p.m., Divine Liturgy on Sundays at 10 a.m., and confession after Vespers: this is the weekly rhythm of a small parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia that has gathered Orthodox Christians from Bryan, College Station, and the surrounding university communities since 2004. Services are in English, and visitors who came to study, to work, or simply to find a church home are welcome.

The parish began as a mission with the blessing of Archbishop Peter and belongs to the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. It is a small, family-sized community where it is easy to meet the priest and fellow parishioners, and where every new face is noticed and welcomed. For many students and faculty at the universities nearby, this parish becomes a home away from home.

Services are held in English, which makes them comfortable both for those raised in the Orthodox tradition and for those just exploring it. For Russian-speaking guests, the parish website lists a Russian-speaking contact you can reach out to before your first visit.

Stop by if you are:
- New to Bryan or College Station for study or work and looking for an Orthodox church
- Ready to visit for Saturday Vespers or Sunday Divine Liturgy
- Preparing for confession, which is heard after Vespers or by arrangement
- Just beginning to learn about the Orthodox faith and eager to ask the priest your questions

Call or write to confirm the schedule or to get to know the parish before your first visit.