Pentecost 2025

On Sunday June 8, 2025 the Orthodox Church Celebrated the most holy feast of Pentecost, the day of the Holy Trinity. In Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Church the feast was celebrated with Divine Liturgy followed by Great Vespers during which the kneeling prayers were read as is the tradition of the Orthodox Church. During the great Prokeimenon, flower petals were dispersed among the church from the choir loft, accompanying the words "You are God, Who alone works wonders." 

After service, the festivities continued in the education center with a Sunday School celebration to mark the end of the school year. In cooperation with "ArchH Ballet Foundation" a ballet performance was organized for the congregation followed by a children's musical performance prepared by the parish choir director, Matushka Alla Kerko. Afterwards, the Sunday School students were given gifts and certificates of completion. Additionally, letters of appreciation were given to parishioners and teachers that especially contributed to the life of the parish Sunday School during the academic year.