Many diocesan parishes hold annual "Yolka" celebrations, during which children of the local parish school prepare thematic plays, dances, song and poem recitals, and much more, as an expression of their love for the feast of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Even Grandfather Frost (Santa) makes an appearance!

Below is a schedule of "Yolka" celebrations in the Eastern American Diocese for 2017:

Saturday, January 14

Brooklyn, NY – Holy New Martyrs & Confessors of Russia Church and St. Ioasaf of Belgorod Church – 12:00 PM
(The "Yolka" will take place in the parish hall of Holy Martyrs Church.)

Washington, DC – St. John the Baptist Cathedral – 2:30 PM (Scout Yolka)

Sunday, January 15

Albany, NY – Nativity of the Mother of God Church – after Liturgy (~12:00 PM)

Rochester, NY – Protection of the Mother of God Church – after Liturgy (~12:00 PM)

Nyack, NY – Holy Protection Church – 3:00 PM
(Together with the parishes of Nativity of the Mother of God Church in Mahopac & St. Nicholas Church in Poughkeepsie, NY.)

Methuen, MA – St. Xenia Church – 12:00 PM

Hartford, CT – St. Panteleimon Church – after Liturgy (~12:00 PM)

Howell, NJ – St. Alexander Nevsky Diocesan Cathedral – 1:00 PM

Mayfield, PA – St. John the Baptist Cathedral – 1:00 PM

Philadelphia, PA – Joy of All Who Sorrow Church – after Liturgy (~12:00 PM)

Washington, DC – St. John the Baptist Cathedral – after Eng. Liturgy (~11:30 AM)

Washington, DC – St. John the Baptist Cathedral – after Slav. Liturgy (~1:30 PM)

Mebane, NC – Holy Trinity Church – after Liturgy (~12:00 PM)

Miami, FL – St. Vladimir Church – after Liturgy (~12:00 PM)

Monday, January 16

Boston, MA – Holy Epiphany Church – 10:00 AM

Sunday, January 22

Stratford, CT – St. Nicholas Church – after Liturgy (~12:00 PM)

Is your parish "Yolka" not listed in the schedule? Let us know! Contact us by e-mail at mediaoffice@eadiocese.org.