The Tomb of Our Lord

This is the Tomb of Our Lord, May 4, 2002.

The Plashtschanitza

The Plashtschanitza (Winding-Sheet) placed in the Tomb.

Blessing of Bread and Wine

The Blessing of Bread and Wine at the conclusion of the Holy Sabbath Divine Liturgy. "Arise, O God, and judge the earth, for to Thee belongs all the nations."

Father John Nehrebecki

Father John Nehrebecki speaking at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Great and Holy Sabbath, May 4, 2002.

Matins Procession

The Matins Procession outside of the principle doors of Christ The Saviour Church, May 4, 2002. "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life."

Christ is Risen!

Father John greeting the people saying, "Christ is Risen!" while censing them and holding the precious cross and three-branched candlestick.

Father John Nehrebecki, Pascha, May 5, 2002

Father John blessing the people at the conclusion of the Paschal Vespers, Pascha Sunday, May 5, 2002

Paschal Procession

Father John preparing to read the Gospel lesson at the Paschal Procession at Pascha Sunday Vespers, May 5, 2002.

Egg Hunt

The Church School children searching for Easter Eggs after Paschal Vespers, Pascha Sunday, May 5, 2002.

... and more eggs!

The Church School children continue their search for Easter Eggs after Paschal Vespers, Pascha Sunday, May 5, 2002. Each egg had a number and the children were awarded the corresponding "goody-basket" inside the Church's Auditorium.