On the night of January 6–7, the feast of the Nativity of our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in New York.
The full hierarchical choir under the direction of Ksenia Afanasyeva sang at the service. Before Holy Communion, the Nativity Message of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus’ was read.
At the end of the service, the clergy congratulated the parishioners on the feast of the Nativity. Fellowship of the clergy and parishioners continued at a festive meal, during which traditional Christmas carols and songs were sung.
On the morning of the feast, the late Liturgy was celebrated, with hymns sung by the cathedral choir under the direction of Alexander Chaplinsky.
Photo: Nikita Kudinov
