Polishing Metal
Sergei, Payton and Polycarp polishing the metals for Pascha brilliance.
Final Home for the Pews
Final home for the pews are now found in St Nina’s Orthodox Church in Azalea, FL.
Pews of Past Find a New Home
On Saturday 14, 2026, Michael & Irene, Euphrosinos, Siloan, Philip, Polycarp, Lilia and Natalia removed the pews and installed the movable folding chairs.
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Pruning Palms
Friday the 13th of March, 2026, Payton, Polycarp and Euphrosinos pruned and cleared the ground around the Temple for Pascha.
Sealing the Cottage Roof
March 10, 2026 Neighbor Loyd Bean sealing the roof of the cottage.
Inspected Fire Extinguishers
Further preparations for Holy Week with Polycarp refurbishing the fire extinguishers.
Clearing Foliage in Preparation for Pascha
March 10, 2026 the beginning of preparing the walk around the church for the Paschal processions.
Loyd and Simona hard at work.
Victory of Orthodoxy - Orlando
We were able to represent our parish with 6 of our faithful at St. John the Merciful, Orlando.
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The Framed Shroud
On February 19, 2026, our new Shroud was completed by Bart from The Frame Shop in Inverness.
Installation in its place will be forthcoming.
George Serving for the First Time
On February 1, 2026, George applied himself to the service of the Lord as an acolyte.
Painting Iconostasis
On Thursday, January 29 through Saturday 31, 2026, the icons were removed from the iconostasis and entire iconostasis was repainted by our two tried and true assistants.
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Celebration of St. Nina of Georgia in Azalea, Florida
On January 27, 2026 our delegation of faithful attended the celebration and commemoration of St. Nina of Georgia in Azalea, Florida. After the services, we were able to share our ideas for the new altar vesture which Fr. Andrii and Matushka Iana Syrkin will try to create.
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Revered Fr. Stephen PlumleeOn January 19, 2026, Polycarp drove George and Fr. Sergious to Bradenton to pay our last respects to the Revered Fr. Stephen Plumlee at the funeral home in which he rested.
New Council Members
Our new 2026 Council Officers taking their oath of office.
Annual Parish Meeting 1-11-2026
Two New Icons
Our latest additions of commissioned icons from Alla & Alexie Gomartely.
Lubov Returns
There she is! Lubov manning our candle stand after her long battle with pneumonia. Welcome back!
Deacon Nicholas Visit
We were blessed on Sunday, November 16, 2025 to have Fr. Deacon Nicholas Birbilis serve with us and have his lovely family to embrace.
Thank you to Fr. Theodore Pisarchuk for directing them to join us this day.
Stocking Father's Wood Pile
The genuinely warm hearts and love in preparing the wood pile for the upcoming winter chill.
Sergie and Tina working hard this October 22.
Passing on the Faith
A timeless generational moment in passing on the faith!
