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2009 Russian Festival

 

 
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Interfaith Service at St. Ignatius Church: Mayor Dixon, Fr. Watters, Bishop Madden, Bishop Sutton, Gov. O'Malley
Interfaith Service
31 December 2009

Christmas snacks
Christmas
25 December 2009

Record 21.1 inch snow fall hits Baltimore.
Record snow fall for Baltimore
20 December 2009

The Greek School put on a wonderful program.
Greek School Program and
Christmas Tree Set-up
Friday 18 December 2009
No photo available

Memory Eternal
Archbishop JOB
Friday 18 December 2009


Αχιος! Αχιος! Αχιος!
Ordination of Deacon Robert
Sunday 13 December 2009
<ß?>Central District Officer of the Year Police Ride-along
Friday 11 December 2009

Senator Jones with members of her staff and family
Senator Verna Jones Fund Raiser
Wednsday 9 December 2009

There was plenty of good food at our annual Chritmas party.
Seton Hill Association Christmas Party
Tuesday 8 December 2009

Water line construction
Construction
Tuesday 8 December 2009

Matthew Gallatin speaks to our hearts and souls as well as to our minds.
Matthew Gallatin
Monday 7 December 2009

As usually there was plenty of good food at the St. Maximos meeting.
St. Maximos Group
Sunday 6 December 2009

Professor Matthew Gallatin at Holy Trinity
Matthew Gallatin
Sunday 6 December 2009

Holy Cross Church always has great meals.
Matthew Gallatin
Saturday 5 December 2009

Here he is not saying "Praise the Lord," although his whole talk says it.
Matthew Gallatin
Friday 4 December 2009

Construction on Orchard Street
Construction
1 December 2009

Historic Saint Mary Park
Seton Hill
28 November 2009

Dr. Pat and Doctor candidate Connie at Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving
26 November 2009

Fr. Michael Dahulich
Nativity Retreat
Saturday 21 November 2009

Orchard Mews complex
Orchard Mews
11 and 17 November 2009

Great Vespers for Feast of St. Matthew
St. Matthew Feast Day
Sunday 15 November 2009

The servant of God Aleksander is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Aleksander's Baptism
Sunday 15 November 2009
  State Center Alliance
Tuesday 10 November 2009

The seminar took place across the street from this pond.
Microsoft Seminar
Monday 9 November 2009

The food was great, as usually.
Greek Festival
Sunday 8 November 2009

Joe Camby makes a point during his presentation.
End of Life Issues
Sunday 8 November 2009

Farbegé eggs available for purchase at the Greek Festival
Greek Festival
Saturday 7 November 2009

One of the restaurants at the festival
Mount Vernon Festival
7 November 2009

One of the dance groups at the Greek Festival
Greek Festival
Friday 6 November 2009

One of the trees in Saint Mary's Park
Trees
4 November 2009

CSX train
Train
3 November 2009

State Senator Verna Jones
State Center Alliance
2 November 2009

Tim Barclay, Esq.
Birthday Celebration and
"End of Life Issues"
1 November 2009

Almost like a walk through Paradise
St. Mary's Park
28 October 2009

Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Mount Vernon
Sunday 25 October 2009

Sandy helps Tendai to cut a slice of his birthday cake.
Tendai and PTO, etc.
Sunday 25 October 2009

"O Lord, how wonderful are Thou works! In wisdom hast Thou made them all!"
Cathedral Gardens
Saturday 24 October 2009

Jim Forest
Jim Forest
Wednesday 21 October 2009

Another view of scenic Saint Mary Park
St. Mary Park
Tuesday 20 October 2009

Phyllis and Adele are putting away the kitchen items after the Russian Festival.
2009 Russian Festival Clean-up
Monday 19 October 2009

Two of our young workers
2009 Russian Festival
Sunday 18 October 2009

updated Saturday 31 October 2009

Vlada, a Russian princess
2009 Russian Festival
Saturday 17 October 2009

Dessert table at the Russian Festival
2009 Russian Festival
Friday 16 October 2009

One of the kids enjoying our St. Thomas Sunday picnic
Just in: Photos by Darya:
St. Thomas Sunday and 90th Anniversary
26 April and 2 May 2009
   

Traffic jam due to Marathon
Baltimore Marathon Mess
10 October 2009

Was it worth trying to clip this bus?
Bus Accident
9 October 2009

CSX train on a mission
CSX Trains
9 October 2009

Bishop Peter (ROCOR) poses with Metropolitan Jonah and Bishop Seraphim of OCA along with a priest.
Orthodox Education Day
3 October 2009

Protection of the Mother of God Church
Protection of Theotokos
30 September 2009

The neighborhood was ready to do a major clean-up.
Clean-up
28 September 2009

My godson Thomas
My Godson Tendai
27 September 2009

Edgar Allen Poe
Book Fair
27 September 2009

EPA ship visits the Inner Harbor.
Inner Harbor - EPA Ship
26 September 2009

Shrine of the Little Flower
Funeral
25 September 2009

Natalie and Chris are enjoying the last Crab Fest of the year.
Crab Fest
25 September 2009

Pavillion at the entrance to the Zoo.

Zoo and Midtown
24 September 2009


OK, what icon is this? What does the writing say?
Church hall
20 September 2009

Next door to the Visitor Center on the north
Inner Harbor
18 September 2009

In celebration of Bishop Basil
Bishop Basil Memorial
17 September 2009

It is worth coming to Baltimore just to see the Aquarium.
East Baltimore
16 September 2009

Some of the stakeholders of the State Center project
State Center Meeting
15 September 2009

Zoning workshop in action

Downtown Zoning Workshop
15 September 2009


Edgar Allen Poe's grave
Edgar Allen Poe's Grave
15 September 2009

My former parish, St. Andrew, OCA
Seton Hill and Butchers Hill
14 September 2009

One of our own is performing.
Ukrainian Festival
12 September 2009

Another view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor
12 September 2009

The Battle Momuments in downtown Baltimore
Inner Harbor and Downtown
9 September 2009

Our first meeting in the beautiful Visitor Center
Seton Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting
8 September 2009

An informal gathering of the St. Maximos Society in Baltimore
St. Maximos Society
6 September 2009

New statue in front of St. Mary chapel
St. Mary Park
4 September 2009

They don't make them this way any longer. What a pity!
City Hall Architect
3 September 2009

A gentleman expresses his concern at the meeting.
Patterson Park Festival Meeting
3 September 2009

View across the Inner Harbor

Walking to Church from Inner Harbor
2 September 2009


The fence and gates are now in place.
Saint Mary Park
28 August 2009
Scenery

Two tug boats guide the NE Brazil into port.
Inner Harbor & East Baltimore
28 August 2009

Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
Miscellaneous
27 August 2009

Baltimore's World Trade Center, the world's tallest five-sided building
Inner Harbor
26 August 2009

Memorial Garden under construction
Saint Mary Park
26 August 2009
Civic

Maryland Senator Verna Jones reminds us that "It's in our hands!".
Census Meeting
24 August 2009
Scenery

Interior of St. Vincent Roman Catholic Church
St Vincent Church
24 August 2009

View of downtown Baltimore
Walking Tour
24 August 2009
Events

Spas picnic after Baptism
Spas Picnic
23 August 2009

"The servant of God Benedict Basil is baptized..."
Benedict Basil's Baptism
23 August 2009

As usually, we all had a great time at our Crab Fest.
Crab Fest
21 August 2009
Scenery

Two tug boats guide this ship into the port.
Dansk Ship
19 August 2009

The John W. Brown visits Baltimore.
Inner Harbor
15 August 2009

How can I not enjoy coming here?
Seton Hill and Inner Harbor
14 August 2009

There are many fun things to do in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
Inner Harbor
12 August 2009
   
  Deer
8 August 2009

Baltimore's beautiful Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor
7 August 2009
Civic

Key people in the meetings
State Center meeting
5 August 2009

We met outside.
Neighborhood Association Meeting
4 August 2009

"Rejoice, O Isaiah..."
Wedding
2 August 2009

Reader Yan from Russia, Fr. John, and Deacon Michael

Reader Yan
2 August 2009


Deer near our cemetery
Deer
1 August 2009
Scenery

If you want to see something really beautiful, walk around the Inner Harbor at night.
Scenery at night
30 July 2009
Civic

Plans for a possible dog park
Dog Park Meeting
30 July 2009
Scenery

Children are having a great time in the fountain near the Visitor Center.
Inner Harbor
29 July 2009

Some of us did a walk thru the neighborhood to discuss needs.
Neighborhood Walk-thru
28 July 2009
Events

"The servant Matthew is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
Matthew's Baptism
26 July 2009

Birthday celebration
Stacie's Birthday
26 July 2009
Scenery

Orchard Gardens Apartments
Pennsylvania Avenue
26 July 2009

Scene at night
Cathedral Gardens at night
25 July 2009
Event

Our crab feasts are fun for the whole family.
Crabfeast
24 July 2009
Scenery

World War II Liberty Ship John W. Brown
John W. Brown
24 July 2009

Where else can you see such beauty downtown?
Inner Harbor and Downtown
22 July 2009
Events

One of the art cars at ArtScape
ArtScape
19 July 2009

Revised 31 August 2009

Two participants of Oktacon
Oktacon and downtown
17-19 July 2009

Dionne Warwick
ArtScape
17 July 2009
Scenery

A water fountain hidden downtown
Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore
15 July 2009
Civic

Some of the board members of the Seton Hill Neighborhood Association
Seton Hill Board Meeting and Walk
14 July 2009
Event

Divine Liturgy at our cemetery chapel
Saints Peter and Paul Picnic
12 July 2009
Scenery

And I get paid to enjoy this beauty!
Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore
8 July 2009

This is actually the Inner Harbor.
Downtown Baltimore
4 July 2009

Sotrm victim

Fallen tree branch in St Mary Park
3 July 2009


Another scene from the Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore
1 July 2009

This building is probably a delight for people in many professions, including photography and architect.
West Baltimore
30 June 2009

A section of Baltimore's best kept secret
St Mary Park
30 June 2009

People are actually playing chess games with this set.
Chess at Public Library
29 June 2009

SWAT team member explains some of their equipment to visitors.
Police Open House
26 June 2009
Scenery

Tall ship from Brazil
Cisne Blanco ship
26 June 2009

Another view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor
24 June 2009

I passed this beautiful house on the way to the reception after the funeral.
Funeral
23 June 2009

Wild Life in Howard County
Cathedral Gardens
20 June 2009

One of the shops in the Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor
20 June 2009

Saint Mary Chapel
St Mary Park
18 June 2009
Diaconal Liturgical Practicum

Going home
Traveling home from Diaconal Liturgical Practicum
17 June 2009

Gospel Procession
Diaconal Liturgical Practicum Services
14-17 June 2009

"Censer Swinging 101"
Diaconal Liturgical Practicum Classes
14-17 June 2009

Three Hierarch Chapel at St. Vladimir's Seminary
Diaconal Liturgical Practicum Scenery
14-17 June 2009

Between sessions
Diaconal Liturgical Practicum Social
14-17 June 2009

New York skyline
Traveling to Diaconal Liturgical Practicum
14 June 2009
Fun Events and Places

The rain did not stop many of us from coming to the Festival.
Greek Festival
11 June 2009

Display at the National Aquarium
National Aquarium
11 June 2009
  Annual Meeting
10 June 2009
Competition is keen. Chess Tournament
9 June 2009

Our temple decked out for Pentecost
Pentecost
7 June 2009

Chilean Navy tall ship
Esmeralda
5 June 2009

Three of my chess players ham it up in front of the camera.
End of year celebration
4 June 2009

Start of the journey through life together
Christopher-Dorothy's Wedding
31 May 2009

church school graduation
Church School Graduation
31 May 2009

2009 Bible Bowl
Bible Bowl
30 May

One of the many boats visiting the Inner Harbor but you cannot tour this one.
Inner Harbor
29 May 2009

Julius Wade watches as the youth play chess.
Chess Tournament
28 May 2009

One of the many beautiful views from work
Inner Harbor
25-27 May 2009

Krissy and Subdeacon Robert
Krissy's Wedding
24 May 2009

You can see the Aquarium in the background.
Inner Harbor
22 May 2009

Babe Ruth's home
Ridley's Delight area
21 May 2009

Group photo of all the trophy winners
Chess Tournament
20 May 2009
  Fire
20 May 2009

Andy Nelson's BBQ
Baltimore area
19 May 2009
Trip to Detroit to give a presentation
Flight back to Baltimore
Trip back home
18 May 2009

One of many wonderful icons at two churches in the Detroit area
Icons and Holy Things
17 May 2009

Young and old had a great time at the dinner-dance.
Dinner Dance
17 May 2009

St. Anne Roman Catholic Church has the second oldest continuous parish records in the nation.
Tour of Detroit
17 May 2009

Great Entrance at Sunday
Divine Liturgy in Detroit
17 May 2009

Deacon Michael is giving a presentation on the early African Saints of the Church.
Vespers and Presentation
16 May 2009

The trip to Detroit was wonderful.
Travel to Detroit
16 May 2009
Scenery
This Coast Guard ship is on the tour.
Trolly Tour
15 May 2009

A view from the Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor
13 May 2009

Notice the tree growing inside the house
Scenery
7-9 May 2009

The Pride of Baltimore
Inner Harbor
6 May 2009

Page revised 25 May 2009, Memorial Day

If you live in Baltimore, do you know where this cute little playground is located?
Univerity Area
5 May 2009
Events
Students give their undivided attention to Darnell Davis.
"Continuing the Conversation"
4 May 2009

Deacon Martinian, Fr. John, and Deacon Michael are ready for the People's Communion.
90th Anniversary Celebration
2 May 2009

One of the kids enjoying our St. Thomas Sunday picnic
Photos by Darya:
St. Thomas Sunday and 90th Anniversary
26 April and 2 May 2009

Two games being played.
Chess Tournament
30 April 2009

Michael Deets of MTA and Ed Cohen, a transit advocate.
MTA Meeting
29 April 2009

Teens are busily concentrating on the topic.
"Continuing the Conversation"
27 April 2009

Beautiful environment for a picnic
Thomas Sunday:
26 April 2009
Bright Saturday
Delaware Memorial Bridge
Bright Saturday:
25 April 2009
Trip home

"The table is heavy laden."
Bright Saturday:
25 April 2009
Russian Consulate Reception


Bishops Jerome, Mercurius, Theodosius, and Peter

Bright Saturday:
25 April 2009
Divine Liturgy and Procession


Baltimore's Mayor Sheila Dixon makes a point.
One Plus One
21 April 2009

This four-hour candled burned 14 hours on Holy Saturday.
Pascha and Holy Week
2009

Paul Silverman holds up map showing future plans.
Seton Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting
14 April 2009

The children with palms and pussy willows around our priest
Palm Sunday
12 April 2009

Fr. John explains the rite of preparation.
Lazarus Saturday
11 April 2009

Another scene from beautiful Saint Mary Park in Historical Seton Hill
Scenery
8-9 April 2009

Dog not on leash as required by law
Illegal dog
6 April 2009

Another beautiful shot from Saint Mary Park
Walking home from bus stop
6 April 2009

Fr. Paul Lazor
Passion Vespers Service
5 April 2009

Art fun in the park
Art Event
5 April 2009

Fr. Luke Veronis
Annunciation Annual Retreat
4 April 2009

under construction

Pulley demonstration
Frederick Douglas Isaac Myers Museum visit and
Y Chess Tournament
2 April 2009

One of the dancers in the Commemoration
Greek Independence Commemoration
29 March 2009


Birthday girl Mary
Birthdays
28 March 2009

Roman Catholic Basilica of the Assumption at night
  Job Fair
25 March 2009

Festal Vespers
Feast of the Annunciation Vespers
24 March 2009

One of the new trees outside the BGE plant
Seton Hill Area
24 March 2009

Passion Vespers at Holy Cross on the Sunday of the Holy Cross
Passion Vespers
22 March 2009

House near the church
Walk to church
21 March 2009

Park Clean-Up
Park clean-up
21 March 2009

One of the speakers makes a point.
Urban Design Soiree
20 March 2009

Maybe some future Raven players here
Football game
19 March 2009

chess tournament
Chess Tournament
19 March 2009

West Mount Vernon Park
Walking around neighborhood
14 March 2009

Mary Porter makes a point at the neighborhood association meeting.
March Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
10 March 2009

Fr. Andrew Jarmus delivers the homily.
Sunday of Orthodoxy Pan-Orthodox Vespers
8 March 2009

Ksenia and Julie are among those holding icons in our procession.
Sunday of Orthodoxy
8 March 2009

Food is an important part of our liturgical life.
Theodore Saturday
7 March 2009

Cabling being inserted underground for new lights on Orchard Street
New Lights to go in on Orchard Street
6 March 2009

The Braxton is being renovated.
Scenery
5 March 2009

Natasha Lim and Romney Smith interview Krist Horvaath
PIRG Press Conference
5 March 2009

How marvelous are Thy works O Lord! In wisdom hast Thou created them all!
Snow
2 March 2009

Blessing of Gospel book
Gospel Book Blessing
1 March 2009

Johns Hopkins Bay View
Bay View
27 February 2009

Thinking minds at work
Y Chess Tournament
26 February 2009

Scene from the Port Covington Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
25 February 2009

Holy Trinity's altar servers and clergy
Altar Servers
22 February 2009

St. Tikhon's choir at St. Andrew
St. Tikhon's Choir
21 February 2009

EnvisionBaltimore Roundtable discussion
Baltimore Roundtable
17 February 2009

Breaking the fast
Fellowship
15 February 2009

Matushka Tatiana and another woman packing clothes for shipment
Clothes Packing
14 February 2009

First visible step towards removal of cul-de-sac
First visible step
14 February 2009

The food is always good at Holy Trinity.
Brotherhood
13 February 2009

Jeff Levy making a presentation on the cottage where Lincoln lived during the summer
"Happy Birthday, Mr. President"
11 February 2009

Men working on the roof at the Center.
St Mary Park construction
11 February 2009

Mayor Sheila Dixon makes a point
Seton Hill Meeting with Mayor
10 February 2009

Interesting structure at the Weinberg Y
Old Memorial Stadium Site
07 February 2009

Graduates paying attention to the speaker
Y of Central Maryland and Randstad Career Development Cluster Graduation
06 February 2009

Chess Tournament winners
Chess Tournament
05 February 2009

Anna and Steve, two key figures in the Greek Independence Day Parade Committee
Greek Independence Day Parade Fund-Raiser Dance
31 January 2009

Anna and her mother in the early stage of decorating for the dance
Greek Independence Day Parade
Fund-Raiser Dance Preparation
31 January 2009

Scenic Saint Mary Park
Snow
28 January 2009

Paca Street
Snow
27 January 2009

George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School
27 January 2009

The servant of God Alexander is baptized in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Baptism of Sasha
25 January 2009

Part of the entertainment at the Carribean Festival
Carribean Festival
23 January 2009

Victor just took the oath of office.
Parish Council President Installation
21 January 2009

Scene in the park
Saint Mary Park
20 January 2009

Blessing of the Creek
Theophany
19 January 2009

State Center meeting
14 January 2009

Preparing for the walk-thru
Seton Hill Walk-thru
10 January 2009

Our brotherhood functions are open to all ages
Brotherhood Meeting
09 January 2009

"Receive the Body of Christ" - My godson Tendai
Nativity
07 January 2009

Baptism and Liturgy of St. Basil on New Year's Day
New Year
01 January 2009

New Year Eve's Interfaith Service
Interfaith Service
31 December 2008

"Eis polla eti, Despota!"
Enthronement
28 December 2008

undated 15 Jan 09

The stage is almost gone.
Festival Cleanup
21 October 2008

Making Easter eggs

Russian Festival
17-19 October 2008

   
   

 

 

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