Christ the Savior - Holy Spirit 50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 years of Christ the Savior - Holy Spirit Orthodox Church
1976 - 2026
The Early Years

February 8, 1976
- Six families gather at the YMCA in Walnut Hills to celebrate their first Divine Liturgy as the All Saints Mission Orthodox Christian congregation.
1976 – 1982
- Fr. Daniel Rentel and family commutes from Columbus to Cincinnati twice a month to serve Divine Liturgy. Service schedule increases to vespers and Liturgy four weekends per month.
Summer, 1976
- The Holy Spirit Bulgarian Orthodox Church offers their church hall for the All Saints Mission to operate from, less than 2 miles from the YMCA.
February, 1977
- The parish chooses the permanent name, Christ the Savior Mission.
September, 1978
- Visit from Patriarch MAXIM of Bulgaria.
Fall, 1979
- Participated in Cincinnati Folk Festival at the Convention Center.
Fall, 1982
- Fr. Gregory Sinatra becomes the 1st full-time priest.
Summer 1984
- Fr. Gregory Sinatra is replaced by Fr. John Boylan.
September, 1985
- The first Divine Liturgy is served at 4285 Ashland Avenue, after being purchased in August.
May, 1986
- The Altar at Ashland Ave is consecrated by Bishop Boris.
Summer, 1988
- Fr. John Boylan is replaced by Fr. Kyril Hartman who commutes from Toledo every Sunday.
Summer, 1989
- Fr. Steven Kostoff and his family arrive from Canada.
Autumn, 1991
- The parish officially changes its name to Christ the Savior-Holy Spirit Orthodox Church.
Mark Your Calendars

2025
SEPTEMBER
Monday, September 1
- 50th Anniversary banners placed outside the church and inside the church hall - Contact Brian Wynkoop (Brian@gqproducts.com) to volunteer
Sundays in September
- Special petitions during Divine Liturgy - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) for more information
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 19
- Divine Liturgy & Memorial Service: Present the Icon of the Saints of North America - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) for more information
- Post-Liturgy Founders Luncheon - Contact Presv. Deborah (kostoff@xavier.edu) to volunteer
- Historical Presentation by Joe & Joyce Kormos - Contact Philip Enzweiler (pmenzweiler@gmail.com) for more information
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 1
- Parish-wide participation in Norwood’s Gem of the Highlands 5K Run/Walk - Contact Ellyn Gillette (egillette@fuse.net) for more information
Saturday, November 8
- Great Vespers at 6 PM
- Presentation by Dr. Scott Kenworthy on St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) for more information
- Fellowship to follow - Contact Presv. Deborah (kostoff@xavier.edu) to volunteer
DECEMBER
- Parish Journal First Edition: Parish in Place - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) for more information
2026
FEBRUARY
Sunday, TBD
- Parish Photo - Contact Brian Wynkoop (Brian@gqproducts.com) for more information
Sunday, February 8
- Blessing of the six new icons - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) for more information
- Divine Liturgy in commemoration of the 1st Liturgy celebrated as an Orthodox Christian congregation by the original six families at the Williams YMCA in Walnut Hills on February 8, 1976 - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) for more information
- Post-Liturgy Luncheon - Contact Presv. Deborah (kostoff@xavier.edu) to volunteer
MARCH
Saturday, March 14
- Lenten Retreat from 8:30 AM - 2 PM including presentation by Fr. John Jillions on his book, Divine Guidance: Lessons for Today from the World of Early Christianity with Great Vespers to follow - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) or Alexis Calleder (callenderaa@gmail.com) for more information
- To volunteer to help with transportation and lodging for Fr. John, please contact Elena Drach (elenadrach@hotmail.com) or Alexis Callender (callenderaa@gmail.com)
- To volunteer to help with refreshments, please contact Presv. Deborah (kostoff@xavier.edu)
MAY
Sunday, May 17
- Church School students add contents to the Time Capsule - Contact Brian Wynkoop (Brian@gqproducts.com) to volunteer
Sunday, May 24
- Burial of the Time Capsule for future discovery - Contact Brian Wynkoop (Brian@gqproducts.com) to volunteer
JUNE
- Parish Journal Second Edition - Contact Fr. Steven (Steven.k@zoomtown.com) for more information
Saturday, June 6
- Great Vespers at 6 PM with fellowship to follow - Contact Ellyn Gillette (egillette@fuse.net) to volunteer
- To volunteer to help with transportation and lodging for Archbishop Daniel, please contact Elena Drach (elenadrach@hotmail.com) or Alexis Callender (callenderaa@gmail.com)
Sunday, June 7
- Hierarchal Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM - Contact Presv. Deborah (kostoff@xavier.edu) for more information
- Banquet at Cintas Center following the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy - Contact Presv. Deborah (kostoff@xavier.edu) to volunteer
JULY
Saturday, July 11
- Bowling Party: 10:00 AM to Noon, Noon to 2:00 pm - Contact Philip Enzweiler (pmenzweiler@gmail.com) for more information
Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers for the various events! Please contact the person named above if you can help out!