It was a what we call a "crisp" night for the procession on Pascha 2023, with just enough chill in the air to make the moms shiver and the priests give extra thanks at not being so hot in all those extra vestments. Protodeacon Steven noted at the following day's picnic that he was proud of the grit shown by the altar servers, at least 4 of whom were under the age of 10 and who vigilants and attentive right through end of the 4 1/2-hour service. Many thanks to Subdeacon Vladimir Grigorenko for capturing these lovely candlelit moments of St. Seraphim Cathedral's paschal procession and Divine LIturgy.

Bishop Gerasim reading the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom

Parish council ladies walk over the congregation carrying flowers and bread

Protodeacon Brendan waits at the door to usher in the congregation as the complete the procession

Altar Servers of all ages process while signing and kindling their candles newly lit with the Holy Fire during the procession

Bishop Gerasim censing the cathedral doors

Bishop Gerasim leads the song "Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered!"

The congregation returns from the candlelight procession to a brightly lit church and they now begin the Paschal Divine Liturgy

Father Oleg joyfully censing and singing "Christ is Risen!"

Father Theophan joyfully censing and singing "Christ is Risen!"

His Grace Bishop Gerasim of Fort Worth singing joyfully, "Христос васкрсе!"

Even the youngest altar servers were able to stay energised through the long service

Bishop Gerasim and Protodeacon Steven proclaiming "Christ is Risen"!

Bishop Gerasim reading the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom

Parish council ladies walk over the congregation carrying flowers and bread

Protodeacon Brendan waits at the door to usher in the congregation as the complete the procession

Altar Servers of all ages process while signing and kindling their candles newly lit with the Holy Fire during the procession

Bishop Gerasim censing the cathedral doors

Bishop Gerasim leads the song "Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered!"

The congregation returns from the candlelight procession to a brightly lit church and they now begin the Paschal Divine Liturgy

Father Oleg joyfully censing and singing "Christ is Risen!"

Father Theophan joyfully censing and singing "Christ is Risen!"

His Grace Bishop Gerasim of Fort Worth singing joyfully, "Христос васкрсе!"

Even the youngest altar servers were able to stay energised through the long service

Bishop Gerasim and Protodeacon Steven proclaiming "Christ is Risen"!

Bishop Gerasim reading the Paschal Homily of St. John Chrysostom