We are thrilled to invite you to a historic celebration! The White Ball is a cherished tradition at Sts. Cyril and Methodius High School, where our graduating students and their escorts perform a classic waltz to mark their milestone achievement. For the first time ever, our graduating class is opening this gala to the entire...
The main Orthodox feast—the “Feast of Feasts and Triumph of Triumphs,” the Resurrection of Christ—has arrived. At the Holy Dormition Convent Novo-Diveevo in New York, this greatest of holidays is celebrated with particular solemnity. However, there is a special tradition that follows Easter. On the Tuesday of the second week after Pascha, Orthodox Christians celebrate...
A couple of years ago, rumors began circulating within the Russian Orthodox community in America regarding potential changes in the hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR). Speculation grew concerning the imminent appointment of a vicar bishop for the East Coast, and candidates were discussed to fill the Chicago See, which had...
Looking for a breath of fresh air for your nightly reading routine? American Adventures of a Russian Parrot by Vadim Massalskiy is the heartwarming new release that is quickly becoming a family favorite. This isn’t just another animal story—it’s a vibrant, laugh-out-loud journey that promises to be the highlight of your child’s day. A Labor...
In October 2025, the House of the Russian Abroad (HRA) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its founding. I, as the HRA representative in the United States, also took part in this event. To mark the difficult journey leading to this milestone, the House’s film studio Russian Path produced a film entitled In the Name of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — January 28, 2026, marked the 40th day since the passing of the world’s oldest Russian scout, Lidiya Petrovna Gerich, known by her forest name “Sinitsa” (The Titmouse). On that evening, at 7:30 PM, a panikhida (memorial service) was held at the St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Members of the...
The most important communications link between the United States and Russia, free voice calls via messaging apps, has begun to fail. Following measures announced in Russia in August, voice calls on WhatsApp and Telegram have become unreliable. Text messaging and file sharing generally continue to function, but voice calls often fail to connect or drop...
Hundreds of pilgrims flocked to Fort Ross in October to celebrate the Divine Liturgy and honor the Orthodox legacy in America. Attending the service at the oldest Orthodox parish in the continental US makes you contemplate and imagine the struggles that Russian missionaries and settlers faced in establishing an Orthodox presence in the New World. ...
On September 18, the Sikorsky Aircraft company announced the sad news of the passing of one of Igor Sikorsky’s sons, Sergei Sikorsky. He lived to be exactly one hundred years old and made a significant contribution to the development of the American helicopter manufacturing industry. Because of his aeronautical achievements, name deserves to be remembered...
On October 4, 2025, Fort Ross welcomed around a thousand Orthodox pilgrims from across the country. They gathered for a Divine Liturgy marking one hundred years since services were renewed in the chapel of what is recognized as the first Orthodox parish on the North American mainland. The liturgy was concelebrated by three Metropolitans together...