Egg Hunt - 05/04/08

On Sunday, May 4th, an Egg Hunt was offered for the children of the parish. The competition was fierce (just kidding!) and a good time was had by all!

Holy Pascha - 04/27/08

Throughout Holy Week the faithful gathered at the liturgical services to be with the Lord during His voluntary sufferings, death on the Cross, and burial in the Tomb. Then early in the morning on the first day of the week, they gathered to witness to the Lord's resurrection from the dead. We, the faithful of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Delmarva, greet you all with the joyous exclamation, "Christ is risen!"

Holy Unction - 04/23/08

On Great and Holy Wednesday, April 23rd, nearly 50 people gathered to be annointed with Holy Unction for the healing of soul and body. The Church's practice of anointing with holy oil...

Palm Sunday - 04/20/08

On Sunday, April 20th, the faithful celebrated the Lord's Entrance into Jerusalem, the feast of Palm Sunday. In remembrance of this day, and with anticipation of the Lord's victory over death on Holy Pascha, we carry palms and pussy-willows.

Parish Council Installation - 04/06/08

On Sunday, April 6th, with the blessing of our diocesan hiearch, Metropolitan Herman, the new Parish Council members were installed into office. During the first meeting of the 2008 Council, Stan Alexion was elected Senior Warden, George Hamaty was elected Junion Warden, and Susan Pappas was elected Treasurer. May the Lord bless the new 2008 Council members and officers!

Kielbasa Making - 03/30/08

On Sunday, March 30th, parishioners gathered at the Evanusa professional kitchen to make kielbasa as a fundraiser for the Mission. A good time was had by all! We can't wait to taste the fruit of their labors!

Memorial Service for Metropolitan Laurus - 03/20/08

On Thursday, March 20, 2008, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman, together with OCA clergy from the Diocese of Washington and New York, served a Memorial Service for His Eminence, Metropolitan Laurus, newly-reposed First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, at Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY. Hymns and responses were chanted by singers from Holy Trinity Monastery and Seminary. Fr. John was pleased to represent Christ the Savior Mission at this solemn service.

Baptism of Baby Allen Maxim - 03/02/08

On Sunday, March 2nd, Allen Maxim Oganyan, son of Maxim and Svetelena Oganyan, was baptized into the Orthodox Church. May God grant Allen Maxim, his parents, and his sponsor, Artim Oganyan many blessed years!

Baptism of Baby Alexander - 03/01/08

On Saturday, March 1st, Alexander Parsells, son of Fr. John and Mat. Emily Parsells, was baptized into the Orthodox Church. May God grant Alexander, his parents, and his sponsors, Protodeacon Paul Sokol and Sophia Tarpley many blessed years!

New Icons / IOCC Presentation - 02/24/08

Before the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, February 24, our newly installed set of large (18"x24") festal icons were blessed. Following the service, Peter Polychronos, a representative of IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) offered a presentation of the SCOBA sponsored agency.

Annual Meeting - 02/10/08

The 2008 Annual Meeting of the Mission was held on Sunday, February 10th. In addition to reviewing the reports of the past year, passing the budget for 2008, and making nominations for this year's Parish Council, discussion was also held on ways to expand the Mission.