Fr. Anastasios Hudson liturgizes in Charlottesville, VA

On Saturday, July 6/19, Fr. Anastasios Hudson traveled from his home in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Charlottesville, Virginia, to once again liturgize at the Holy Mother of God Orthodox Mission. He was accompanied by his chanter John.

During the liturgy, he delivered a sermon on the topic: "Let the Dead Bury Their own Dead."

Those seeking a True Orthodox Church in Charlottesville and surrounding areas in Virginia are invited to visit the mission's website.

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