The central worship service of the Orthodox Church, celebrating the Eucharist (Holy Communion). Usually celebrated on Sundays and feast days, the Divine Liturgy consists of the Liturgy of the Word (scripture readings) and Liturgy of the Faithful (Eucharistic prayer and communion). The most common forms are the Liturgies of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil the Great.

The evening prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at sunset. Vespers includes psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense. On Saturday evenings, Great Vespers is often combined with the Sunday Divine Liturgy. The service marks the end of the liturgical day and prepares the faithful for rest and reflection.

The sixth Sunday of Pascha, commemorating Christ healing the man born blind. Jesus declared "I am the light of the world" and gave sight to the man who washed in the Pool of Siloam. This miracle represents spiritual illumination and baptism. The feast emphasizes Christ as the true light who opens both physical and spiritual eyes.

The morning prayer service of the Orthodox Church, traditionally celebrated at dawn. Also called Orthros in Greek tradition, this service includes the reading of the Gospel, the Great Doxology, and numerous psalms and hymns. Matins prepares the faithful for the day and is often celebrated immediately before the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days.

The "Feast of Feasts" celebrating Christ's Resurrection from the dead. The most important celebration in the Orthodox Church, Pascha determines the date of all moveable feasts. The service begins with the joyful midnight proclamation "Christ is Risen!" and continues with the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.

The 20th-century Russian priest who served in Pennsylvania and was known for his pastoral care and spiritual gifts. Celebrated on May 13th, Alexis (Toth) came to America in 1889 and served Carpatho-Russian communities. Despite facing ecclesiastical difficulties, he remained faithful to Orthodox tradition and helped establish Orthodoxy in America.