St Peter & Paul Russian Church

read moreWhile the church is open for services according to the published schedule, we continue to follow directives to wear masks and maintain social-distancing. When we pray before icons, we should only bow, but not kiss them. There will be no kissing of the cross at the end of Liturgy, but veneration of the icon on the Tetrapod. Those receiving Holy Communion will follow the directions by Fr. Emil. The Antidoron will be in individual cups. We are making every effort to sanitize contact areas before and after services, but you should still use hand sanitizer at the candle counter as you leave.

read moreImmediately prior to the entry of the United States into World War I, the Russian residents of Elizabeth became increasingly aware of the need for a Russian Orthodox Church in their city. These recent immigrants were devout members of their Church. In 1916, after several years of travels as far as New Your City for regular church services, the group decided their numbers were great enough to warrant the formation of a Russian Orthodox Church in their city. The first pastor, Fr. Varchol, held services at several locations until 1918 when the parishioners purchased a former German Presbyterian Church at Third and Livingston Streets.