On Friday 20 September and Saturday 21 September we had services for the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God.  All-night Vigil with the blessing of wheat, wine, oil and five loaves was served on Friday evening and the Hours and Divine Liturgy were served on Saturday morning. At both services the parish rector served alone.  As is customary, prayers were offered for Orthodox unity, peace in the Holy Land, and peace in Ukraine.