Solemn services for Theophany were celebrated at St Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral New York, on January 18th and 19th 2024.

At the invitation of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the United Staes of America; His Excellency Anatoly Ivanovich Antonov, the rector St Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral New York Archpriest Igor Vyzhanov, and the acting Chancellor of the Patriarchal Parishes in the United States Abbot Nikodim (Balyasnikov), took part in a round table and working discussions, held at the Russian Embassy in Washington, DC.

On Sunday January 14th., 2024 after the main Sunday Liturgy, a Christmas Yolka, children’s Christmas party was held in the cathedral refectory.

On Tuesday January 9, 2024 the weekly meeting of the youth organization of St Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral met in the refectory. This weeks meeting began with a prayer service, and was followed by a festive evening dedicated to the Nativity of Christ.

At the invitation of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of the Russian Church Abroad, the rector of St Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral New York, attended the Metropolitan’s Christmas reception at the Metropolitan’s  residence on January 8th.

On January 6-7, 2024, the feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, solemn and festal services, as well as holiday events were held at St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York.

Venerable Fathers, dear brothers, and sisters! On this holy night, I wholeheartedly greet and congratulate you all on the great and world-saving feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Christmas Message from Patriarch KIRILL of Moscow and All Rus’ to the Archpastors, Pastors, Deacons, Monastics and All Faithful Children of the Russian Orthodox Church.