U.S.A., April 16, 2025
Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Kernersville, North Carolina. Photo: Facebook
Holy Orthodoxy has seen a surge in the number of converts in America in recent years. And with the end of Lent and the arrival of Holy Week, traditional times for receiving catechumens into the Church, several mass Baptisms and Chrismations have been reported.
Several churches celebrated Baptisms and Chrismations on Lazarus Saturday, allowing the newly illumined to fully participate in Holy Week as Orthodox Christians.
At Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Kernersville, North Carolina (Orthodox Church in America), 25 catechumens were brought into the Church, reports rector Fr. Christopher Foley.
This parish community has grown steadily over the years and recently moved into and consecrated its own church building.
St. Seraphim Cathedral in Santa Rosa, California. Photo: Facebook
Another 25 were baptized the same day at St. Seraphim of Sarov Cathedral in Santa Rosa, California (Orthodox Church in America), where Fr. Lawrence Margitich serves as rector.
Holy Mother of God Church in Georgetown, Texas. Photo: Facebook
At the Holy Mother of God Orthodox Church in Georgetown, Texas (Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia), 9 people were baptized by Fr. Moses McPherson.
The parish has another roughly 65 catechumens who are still preparing to be baptized. The community recently purchased a $2 million mansion and property to build a new church and Orthodox center north of Austin. See here to learn more and contribute to the cause.
OrthoChristian recently reported on mass reception services at Greek churches in Australia and England.
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