By His Resurrection Christ has defeated death, overthrew the devil, given life to those in the tombs and opened the gates of paradise to His faithful ones. Because Christ has risen from the dead, Orthodox Christians do not fear death. Physical death is no longer seen as an end, but as a transition from this earthly, finite life to a heavenly, eternal life in God’s Heavenly Kingdom. And so, we Orthodox Christians find a unique sense of peace in our consecrated cemetery. Where modern secular society portrays the cemetery as a place of death and gloom, we see it as a place of life and hopeful expectation. Where popular culture glamorizes the cemetery as a dark, dreadful place to fear and avoid, we Orthodox believers frequently visit the cemetery and even have picnics there with our family and friends, because Christ “has trampled down death by (His) death and upon those in the tombs He has bestowed Life.”

The St. Alexander Nevsky Brotherhood will sponsor a Crab Fest on Friday, July 9th beginning at 6:30 PM at Cathedral Gardens Ray Zaitin Pavilion. All-you-can-eat fresh steamed crabs, corn on the cob and soft drinks will be served. Reservations are recommended. Cost: $20/person. Call Albert Blaszak: 410-799-3226 or alb42@verizon.net.

Sunday, July 18 – Summer Shashlik Picnic – featuring shish-kabob, grilled meats and many picnic trimmings. If you would like to help with the picnic please contact Albert Blaszak 410-799-3226 or Vadim Radchenko 410-465-6172. Mark your calendars

Sunday, August 22  – Annual ‘Spas’ Fish Fry – A brand new menu is being planned. More details will be announced soon. If you would like to help with the picnic please contact Dave Eichelberger 410-836-8043 or Albert Blaszak 410-799-3226 Mark your calendars