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St. Tikhon's Choir and Our Lady of Sitka Icon Visit - 06/09/09
(86 images)
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Father blesses Jared
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Chrismation of Jared F. - 01/18/09
(22 images)
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Jared states his intention to enter the Church
Jared recites the Nicene Creed
Jared is led into the Nave, or worship area
Jared kneels in front of the altar
Veneration of the cross and gospel book
Father prayes over Jared
Absolution
Jared confesses the Orthodox Faith
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit! Amen!
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit! Amen!
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit! Amen!
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit! Amen!
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit! Amen!
The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit! Amen!
"Thou art justified. Thou art illumined..."
"...Thou art sanctified. Thou art washed..."
"...in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
"Thou hast received anointment with Holy Chrism..."
"...in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."
The newly-illumined servant of God, John!
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Baptism of Infant Anna - 09/06/08
(44 images)
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Baptism of John - 06/14/08
(25 images)
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Prayers
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Baptism of Sophia - 05/17/08
(12 images)
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Daddy Calms Baby
Proud Grandparents Look On
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Post-Pascha Pictures - 05/11/08
(7 images)
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View through the crowd
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Pascha Photos - 04/27/08
(8 images)
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Father Basil
Resurrection Icon
MMmmm. Cheese!
Christ is risen from the dead...
Decorated narthex with open iconostasis doors
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Lamentations
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Great & Holy Friday - 04/25/08
(5 images)
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Palm Sunday - 04/20/08
(9 images)
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Sunday of Orthodoxy Procession 2008 - 03/16/08
(7 images)
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James held by godparents Christina & Haglios
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Baptism of Baby James - 02/09/08
(6 images)
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The newly-illumined James
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Ornaments for Sale
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Old Country Christmas 2007 - 11/09/07
(62 images)
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Magnets
One of our display Nutcrackers
St. Barbara's Cookbooks
One of many pictures of the nesting dolls
Baked goods that make them come from miles around!
Bookstore items for sale
Father and Matushka
Homemeade Pieroghi and dinners for sale
Welcome Nutcracker
The sale in progress.
Wooden church display
Other Russian items for sale
We also sell Russian Tea - Yumm.
Greeters and Workers
Dressed for the occasion.
A visit from His Eminence, Archbishop Dmitri
Matushka Christine and Archbishop Dmitri
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Blessing of the Waters
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Theophany 2008 & Blessing of Waters, Church - 01/06/08
(9 images)
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Dipping the Cross
Preparing a Bowl for Church Blessing
Blessing the Church & People
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Chrismation of Clement & Nikolai on Theophany - 01/06/08
(22 images)
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Getting Ready
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Baptism of Nikolai - 01/05/08
(23 images)
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His sponsor, Nikolai, and His Family
Blessing the Water
Prayers
Blessing of Oil & Annointing
The Baptism
Buried with Christ...
Scripture Reading
Receiving Baptismal Cross
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OCA DCE Conference - 09/29/07
(24 images)
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On Sept 8, 2007, Sbdn. Joseph steadies the cross and makes sure it is level
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The Planting and Blessing of the Cross on our Property - 09/16/07
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Concrete poured to secure base
Crossbeams are hammered in and secured
The cross now stands approximately where, Lord willing, the altar of our permanent Church building will be
The faithful proceed out to the cross following the Divine Liturgy on Sept. 16, 2007
Having just bowed down before the exalted Cross in the liturgy, we gather around our new landmark
Father censes around the cross
Servers stand at attention
Holy Martyr Barbara, pray for us!
Father prays for us, and the work that is left to do
The cross is blessed with holy water
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Toddlers
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The First Session of Church School - 09/08/07
(5 images)
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Awaiting Vladyka's arrival
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Visit of Archbishop +DMITRI - 09/02/07
(34 images)
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Vladyka greeted at the door
Entering into the nave
Washing of the hands
Justin and Vladimir, about to be tonsured
The servant of God Justin is tonsured...
The servant of God Vladimir is tonsured...
Justin reads
Vladimir reads
Justin blessed
Vladimir blessed
Newly-tonsured readers exhorted
Fr. Basil receives vestments
Vladyka discusses Father Basil's many years of faithful service...
...and awards him a jeweled pectoral cross
I believe...
Thine own, of thine own...
Veneration of the cross afterwards
Many years, Master!
The Archbishop with the two new readers and their proud family
Vladyka and the Zebruns
Vladyka, Father, and the newly-tonsured readers
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Godparents Columba and Joanna
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Baptism of Katherine - 08/18/07
(36 images)
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Blessing Prayers
Nicene Creed
Baptismal Font
Exorcism / Renouncing Satan
Blessing of the WAters
Baptism
Reader David / Father of child
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The Exorcisms
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Baptism of Michelle - 06/03/07
All photos were taken by and (c) copyright of Gary Armstrong.
(19 images)
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Big Brother Lights Candle
Blessing of the Water
Loving Look from Sponsor Nadejda
Blessing of the Water Continues
Blessing of the Oil
Anointing with Oil
The Baptism
Coming Up a 3rd Time
The Sacrament of Chrism
Circling the Altar
Gospel Reading
Washing of the Chrism
Churching
Presentation of the Baby
Father, Sponsor, and Mother
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Stephen with Sponsor George
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Chrismation of Stephen - 05/24/07
(12 images)
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Exorcism Prayers
Confession of Faith
Absolution
Further Prayers
Chrismation with Oil
Chrismation
Final Prayers
Welcome Home
Newly Illumined
First in Line for Communion
The Newly Illumined Servant of God...
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Our Beautiful New Iconostasis
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Pan-Orthodox Vespers - 03/04/07
(26 images)
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Royal Doors
Father Basil Greets Archbishop Dmitri
Vladika Venerates the Icon in the Narthex
Members and Guests Look On
Yay! Vladika is Here
Service Begins
Archbishop Dmitri at the Window
Choir Singing
Father Introduces the Speaker
Father Basil Speaking
Altar Boys Serving
Guest Speaker Father David
Members and Visitors Listen
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