PASCHAL EPISTLE of His Eminence Gabriel, Archbishop of Montreal & Canada

April 12, 2026

PASCHAL EPISTLE of His Eminence Gabriel, Archbishop of Montreal & Canada

April 12, 2026

Easter concert at the Orthodox Retirement Home

 

On Thomas Sunday, April 19, after the Divine Liturgy, an Easter concert took place featuring the children of the parish in honor of the Smolensk Icon of the Mother of God. The rector of the parish, Archpriest Maksim Abroskin, addressed those present with opening remarks and a special greeting to the participants of the event.

After the children’s performance, the concert continued with the ensemble “Kalina,” which performed Russian folk songs accompanied by the bayan. The audience listened with great pleasure, singing along and enthusiastically clapping to the rhythm of the music.

After the concert, everyone was offered Easter treats prepared by the Sisterhood of the Smolensk Church.

The concert also had a missionary purpose — to introduce the Canadian audience — and many of the residents of the Retirement Home are indeed Canadians — to the Orthodox Paschal tradition, as well as to Russian folk culture and music. The residents were able to attend the concert and, judging by their reactions, were very pleased.

Link: https://mcdiocese.com/пасхальный-концерт-в-православном-до/