Nativity 2025

On January 6 - 7 Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church celebrated the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The festivities began with Royal hours in the morning on January 6, followed by Nativity vigil at 6pm. On January 7, the clergy and faithful gathered for Divine Liturgy. During the communion of the clergy the rector of the parish, Priest Mark Rashkov read the the Nativity greetings from the Interim Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh. At the end of Liturgy Fr. Mark welcomed the parishioners with a sermon followed by a performance by the parish children singing Nativity carols. The veneration of the cross concluded the service as the parish choir, lead by Alla Kerko, sang Christmas carols. The festivities continued during fellowship in the parish hall. Afterwards, a group consisting of clergy and parishioners visited a few elderly parishioners with Nativity carols and greetings.