The Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh, which is located on the grounds of the Tolstoy Foundation in Valley Cottage, NY, celebrated the Feast Day of its patron saint on October 7-8, 2019. The celebration began with the All-Night Vigil on October 7th, which was served by Mitered Archpriest Gregory Kotlaroff, the rector of the Church of […]
We are pleased to inform everyone that Fr. Victor Zavodov has made steady progress in recuperating from his illness, especially since the arrival of his beloved Matushka Vera. Fr. Victor’s recovery has been such that he has been cleared to travel back to Russia to continue his rehabilitation. Although providence has given Fr. Victor a […]
This year marks 200 years since the assumption of St. Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg and 41 years since her glorification by our church. As many may know, the St. Xenia of St. Petersburg Foundation was established to memorialize these anniversaries. The goal of the Foundation is to provide varied assistance based on love and […]
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7) Our “Restrainer” Metropolitan Vitaly reposed in 2006 and his death brought to an end the glorious history of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. Since 2007 the church has been without […]
This past Saturday, September 7th, marked the beginning of the academic year for the Russian School of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh on the grounds of the Tolstoy Foundation in Valley Cottage, NY. As is traditional, the term began with a moleben served at the church by its rector, Mitred Archpriest Gregory Kotlaroff. […]
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On August 28th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and this is the patronal Feast Day of the Church of the Holy Assumption in Richmond Hill, NY. The patronal celebrations were led by His Eminence Andronik, Archbishop of New York and North America, who served the All-Night Vigil and the […]
Since our last update, much has occurred. The delays in arranging for a visa interview and receiving the visa for Matushka Vera were successfully resolved with the assistance of the local Schoharie area U.S. Congressman. Alexandra Zudenko, one of the directors of the Fund, met Matushka Vera at the airport and then arranged her stay […]
by Fr. Chad Arneson “And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” – Romans 10:15 It is a universal teaching of Protestants of many varied confessions that the Scriptures are […]
Thursday, August 22, 2019, marks the first year anniversary of the repose in the Lord of His Grace Bishop Stefan of Trenton and North America. A panikhida will be conducted that day at 6:00 PM, weather permitting, at the St. Vladimir’s Cemetery, 316 Cassville Road, Jackson Township, NJ, 08527. The schedule of church services at […]
