St. George Orthodox Church
Albanian Archdiocese of the OCA
Trumbull, Connecticut
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord & Many Years to Sally Balis

Christ is born! Glorify Him!   Krishti U-Lind! Lavdërojeni! are the traditional Orthodox Christian Christmas greetings in both English and Albanian.  Additionally, on Sunday, Dec 24th during Divine Liturgy (on the Eve of the Nativity of Christ), St. George joyously witnessed Sally Balis being received into the Orthodox Church.  Many God grant Sally Many years!  Below please find a few photos.

The Sacrament of Chrismation for Sally Balis (L to R): Sponsor Louise Gallagher, Catechumen Sally Balis, and Fr. Sergei)
The Sacrament of Chrismation for Sally Balis (L to R): Sponsor Louise Gallagher, Catechumen Sally Balis, and Fr. Sergei)
The Sacrament of Chrismation for Sally Balis (L to R): Sponsor Louise Gallagher, Catechumen Sally Balis, and Fr. Sergei)
Prayers offered during the Sacrament of Chrismation
Prayers offered during the Sacrament of Chrismation
Prayers offered during the Sacrament of Chrismation
Sally Balis being anointed with Holy Chrism
Sally Balis being anointed with Holy Chrism
Sally Balis being anointed with Holy Chrism
Anointing with Holy Chrism
Anointing with Holy Chrism
Anointing with Holy Chrism
Anointing with Holy Chrism
Anointing with Holy Chrism
Anointing with Holy Chrism
Offering of prayers during the Great Entrance
Offering of prayers during the Great Entrance
Offering of prayers during the Great Entrance
Altar Servers during the Great Entrance
Altar Servers during the Great Entrance
Altar Servers during the Great Entrance
Decorated Christmas tree
Decorated Christmas tree
Decorated Christmas tree
St. George's icon of the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
St. George's icon of the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
St. George's icon of the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
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Upcoming Services & Events
Sunday, December 14
Divine Liturgy and the St. Nicholas Party CANCELLED due to the winter storm.
St. Nicholas Party rescheduled for Sun, Dec 21st
Sunday, December 21
28th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
10AM Divine Liturgy
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St. Nicholas Party after Divine Liturgy in the Church Hall
Wednesday, December 24
EVE OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
4PM Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil 
Fr. Sergei Bouteneff serving
Thursday, December 25
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
No church service this day, but the church will be open from 10AM to 11AM for those wishing to light a candle and say a prayer
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