Please join us in the central Susquehanna Valley for a traditional Orthodox Christian celebration of Christmas on the “Old Appalachian” date, Tues. Jan. 6 and Wed. Jan. 7. Services at St. John Russian Orthodox Mission Church, 92 St. John’s Lane, Winfield, PA (off Felmey Road near the Post Office).
All are welcome!

Christmas Eve (Jan. 6)

9 a.m. Royal Hours for Christmas Eve
Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil the Great

These ancient services feature a whole arc of Orthodox Tradition, from reception into the Church by triple immersion to Communion in the Holy Eucharist.

4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Wassail

Wassail means “be well” in Old English, a traditional greeting associated with Christmas. Informal fellowship, a light fasting buffet, and faith-based Caroling will express how community and tradition mix in our parish life.

5:30 p.m. Great Compline and Matins

In which, like the Shepherds at Bethlehem, we keep watch at night, in worship, before the celebration of Christmas, and in the Church together become part of the great story of our Lord’s Nativity. An awesome quiet time in which to learn more about the beauty of Orthodox Christian worship.

Christmas Day (Jan. 7)

10 a.m. Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom (Hours at 9:40). The main service for Orthodox Christians at the Nativity of our Lord, centered around the celebration of His birth in the world, and in our hearts.

After Liturgy, we will join in a festive Christmas lunch at La Primavera Restaurant in Lewisburg.

All our welcome to all services and events!

Come join us! Come and see!