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

1976 - 2026

2026

SEPTEMBER

• Time Capsule contents and burial for future discovery - Contact Brian Wynkoop (Brian@gqproducts.com) to volunteer

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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.