Concert presented by the Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir - 10/19/08

On October 19th the Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir, superbly directed by Aleksei V. Shipovalnikov, presented an exhilarating, spiritually uplifting concert in commemoration of St. Michael’s 100th Anniversary.  The concert was enthusiastically received by all who attended, filling the church to capacity.  A culinary delight prepared by Fr. Gabe & his crew followed at St. Michael’s Center.  Merci beaucoup (thanks so much) to everyone.  Most of the photos are courtesy of the official photographer of the Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir - AJ Savastinuk, unless otherwise noted. 
A cupola atop St. Michael's Orthodox Church
St. Michael's Orthodox Church
Church sign welcoming the Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir
Sign outside the church advertising the concert
Matushka Kathy checks Dave Butler's tickets
Fr. John points out the icon of the Theophany to Fr. John O'Bell from Our Lady of the Snows in Clarks Summit
Wooden cross inside the vestibule
Fr. John, vested, in the church - Times-Tribune photo
The lovely chandelier inside the church
The icon of the Nativity of Christ
A young member of the audience
Corsages & bouteniers presented to the choir members
The ladies don their corsages
Michael puts the final touch on Aleksei's shoes
The choir processes up the steps
Choir member, Diana Brotschul waits for the concert to begin - photo by William Weber
Choir member John Babiak leads the way - photo by William Weber
Fr. John makes several announcements before the concert begins - photo by George Beregi
Choir members processing in - photo by William Weber
The choir sings praises to the Lord
Susan Savastinuk gives a few opening remarks
Aleksei tells a bit about the composer Chesnokov
One of the youngest viewers appears to be enjoying what she's hearing
Michael Geeza performs the solo in S Nami Bog - God is with Us
Slava Liakhovitch sings Sacred Love
The audience listens intently as the choir performs
The church is packed - there is standing room only
Aleksei & the choir sing Manogaya leta - Many Years
Diana Brotschul of the Centennial Committee makes announcements about the church's 100th Anniversary celebration - photo by George Beregi
Oleg Beljaeff, John Seyka, and the rest of the audience show their appreciation
Singing of the Lord's Prayer at the fabulous reception following the conert
Diana wishes Aleksei & the choir a safe journey as they prepare to depart for NJ