On Saturday, the 22nd of August, we served a Moleben with Akathist to St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Enlightener of North America, in front of his relics at Donskoy Monastery. The Moleben was led by Fr. Antoniy, our rector, assisted by Fr. Deacon Georgiy. The Monastery graciously hosted us Continue reading
On Saturday, the 15th of August, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. It was the commemoration of St. Basil the Blessed, Fool for Christ in Moscow. The service was headed by our rector, Fr. Antoniy, with Fr. Deacon Konstantin assisting. After the service, we had our traditional breakfast meal. Continue reading
On Saturday, the 25th of July, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. The service was headed by Fr. Igor. Our choir sang without a director again, and did very well. In fact, some of our singers are turning into quite effective directors themselves. Eight experienced and prepared readers read Continue reading
On Saturday, the 18th of July, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. The service was headed by Fr. Dimitriy, assisted by Fr. Deacon Georgiy. On the occasion of the commemoration of St. Sergiy of Radonezh, the great hegumen of Russia, Fr. Dimitriy offered a sermon on the importance of Continue reading
On Saturday, the 11th of July, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. The service was headed by Fr. Valentin, assisted by Fr. Deacon Konstantin. After the service, we had our traditional breakfast meal, which was followed by catechism class for those interested in learning more about the Orthodox faith. Continue reading
On Friday, the 10th of July, we had our first English Vespers with clergy. The service was led by Fr. Nicholas from Cape Town, South Africa. The choir was directed by Matushka Anastasia and Charity, an experienced singer from Fr. Nicholas’ parish. We also have to thank their choir director Continue reading
On Saturday, the 27th of June, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. The service was headed by Fr. Antoniy, assisted by Fr. Deacon Georgiy. After the service, we had our traditional breakfast meal, which was followed by catechism class for those interested in learning more about the Orthodox faith. Continue reading
On Saturday, the 20th of June, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. The service was headed by Fr. Valentin, with Frs. Jair and Emelian of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa concelebrating, assisted by Fr. Deacon Georgiy. We sang the Many Years for Frs. Jair and Emelian, as they prepare Continue reading
On Saturday, the 16th of May, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. The service was headed by Fr. Valentin, with Frs. Raphael and Emelian of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa concelebrating, assisted by Frs. Deacons Georgiy and Constantine. After the service, we gathered for our traditional breakfast meal. Follow Continue reading
This morning, of Saturday, the 25th of April, we celebrated the Divine Liturgy in English. The service was headed by Fr. Dimitriy. Concelebrating were Fr. Jair of Kenya and Fr. Vladimir of Malawi, both of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa. After the service, we went on a Paschal procession, followed Continue reading
