On Thursday 26 September and Friday 27 September we had services for the Great Feast of the Exaltation of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord.  All-night Vigil with the blessing of wheat, wine, oil and five loaves were served on Thursday evening and the Hours and Divine Liturgy were served on Friday 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.