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.