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.
Metropolitan Nicholas warmly greeted the participants of the reception, congratulating them on the feast of the Nativity. Then the Synodal Choir under the direction of Vadim Gan performed Nativity hymns and carols for the assembled clergy and laity. The guests continued their fellowship over a festive meal.
