The Cossack Congress in America congratulates everyone with Holy Epiphany!

On January 16th, 2015 Vice Ataman of the Cossack Congress in America for the territory of the United States Alexey Bocharnikov attended Celebration of Nativity in the New York Russian General Consulate. Vice Ataman Alexey had explained the current works of the Cossack Congress in America to His Eminence Hilarion Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad and to His Grace John Bishop of Naro-Fominsk Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA.

On January 11th, 2015 the Cossacks of Stanitsa Nikolskaya, guests from neighboring Stanitsas, and parishioners of Saint Nicholas Church participated in the Celebration of Christmas with friends and family. After the conclusion of divine liturgy all gathered around the holy relics of Saint Cosmas and Saint Damion for the reading of the Akathist. The parish welcomed a new icon of Saint Cosmas and Damion, and the celebration continued for many hours in the church hall at the tables with Cossack songs and interesting topics of discussions.

Dear Cossacks,

Please allow me to congratulate you with the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Holy church sings that all of Gods creation met the savior. The Angels brought him singing, the people gifts, and the pastors looked at baby Jesus in the arms of our Mother of God the Virgin Mary. I too encourage everyone on this bright day to greet Christ and bring our prayers to him as our spiritual gifts.

The Cossack Congress in America congratulates everyone with a happy new year! We wish everyone happiness, health, and success in 2015.