Celebrating 50 years of Christ the Savior - Holy Spirit Orthodox Church

1976 - 2026

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.

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

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