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Welcome to St Nicholas Orthodox Church! We hope you will enjoy your visit. We are a parish of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA), serving Christ in the Cohoes and Greater Albany Capital Region. Our liturgical services are primarily in English with small sections in Church Slavonic, Romanian, Greek or Arabic depending on the needs of the congregation at that time. Even though our name implies we are Russian, we are truly an international community. Our parish consists of 91 parishioners in "good-standing" with an outreach of approximately 130 who come to our church at some point in the church year. Our church is mainly composed of second and third generation people with origins from Lemkyvshchyna (a region now a part of Ukraine, Poland and Slovakia). Recently, our church has become the spiritual home of a smattering of immigrants from Romania, Macedonia, Georgia, Ukraine, Russia and our own community here in America. Our mission is to expand our community by embracing all people who want to share a life in Christ and to be the home for people of all backgrounds. For information you may call Fr. Terenti at 518-369-2430 or email us at: stnicholascohoes@gmail.com For directions click on the driving directions tab and for times of services click on the monthly calendar tab. The virtual images on this site are the exclusive property of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Cohoes, NY. Educational use is permitted; however, the content may not be re-purposed, reproduced, quoted without proper citation, or offered for sale in any form without the express written permission from St. Nicholas Church Board and/or the owners of the original images, if applicable. CELEBRATING 97 YEARS OF ORTHODOXY IN THE CAPITAL DISTRICT
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 Our Sunday congregation, August 30th, 2009 | Our Sunday congregation, August 30th, 2009 |
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May 2012
The monthly bulletin for is available by clicking the "Monthly Bulletin" tab to the right and following the link. The monthly calendar which lists the services and meetings for the month is available by going to the "Monthly Calendar" link on the right.
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Second group of photos from Good Friday - 04/13/12
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Lamentation service - 04/13/12
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Mary Kobylar (d. April 17, 2012)
Mary Kobylar, wife of John and mother to Mark and David passed peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Bright Week Parastas will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday from the Fitzgerals Funeral Home, Vliet Ave., Cohoes and the Bright Week Funeral Service will be Friday at 9:00 am from our church. May her memory be eternal.
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Moleben with Book Club - 03/21/12
Every other Wednesday night we have a moleben for all those in need of God's mercy. This service is followed by a light dinner and a discussion of a book all is reading. There are 10 people who participate. During the Lenten season, we are also viewing segments from Fr. Thomas Keating's DVDs Transformation in Chirst..
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Greg Erbstoesser
St. Nicholas welcomes, Greg Erbstoesser to our parish. Greg is originally from Ohio. May God grant him many years with us!
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2nd meeting of the pysanky making - 02/04/12
Anyone who is interested in attending anymore pysanky making sessions, they will be Feb. 25th, Mar. 3rd, 10th, 17th. April 21st, May 5th. Please contact Fr. Terenti at 369-2430.
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Holy Supper and Blessing of the Home - 01/06/12
On Friday evening, January 6th a small gathering took place at Claire Davis' home. We had the traditional Ukrainian Holy Supper followed by the Blessing of the home.
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January 4th, 2012
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Bishop Michael and SVS choir - 12/04/11
The parish was treated to an inspiring event for our feast day of St. Nicholas.
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Blessing of icons and writers
Follow the link below to view more pictures from the blessing of icons and writers, Sunday, November 6th. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2161837965079.2106749.1220482897&type=1&l=85791653d4
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Divine Liturgy and Presentation - 11/06/11
Bp. Seraphim Sigrist came to our parish, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and spoke to the 22 individuals about his book.
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November 7, 2011
We had a wonderful weekend with his Grace, Bishop Seraphim. The following is a link to his Grace's blog and pictures of the event. Many years to him. He will be back in the spring for a visit and to enlighten us with his inspiring wisdom. http://seraphimsigrist.livejournal.com/1046668.html
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October 20, 2011
A new section, Icon School has been added. Please click on the tab to the right and view the information regarding our school and the photographs as well.
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Sunday, November 6th, 2011
His Grace will be here to serve Divine Liturgy with us and to speak about his book. For more information, see the following flyer: flyerseraphim.doc
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Sunday November 6, 2011
On Sunday November 6th, 2011, His Grace Bishop Seraphim Sigrist (with permission from Bishop Michael Dahulich) will be coming to St. Nicholas to serve the Divine Liturgy with us and to speak about his new book entitled: A Life Together: Wisdom of Community from the Christian East The public is invited to attend the lecture and discussion. To order the book, click on the title and it will bring you to Amazon.com
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Preparing for Life: exploring end of life questions (August 13, 2011)
The 2011 New Skete Pilgrimage presentation: “PREPARING FOR LIFE: EXPLORING END OF LIFE QUESTIONS” Presented by Fr. George Gray of St Nicholas Church, Portland, Oregon, Respondent: Sr. Macrina of the Nuns of New Sketeis now available for listening or downloading at: http://www.4shared.com/audio/PrkkS_lW/2011_New_Skete_Pilgrimage_Talk.html
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August 13, 2011
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Pauline Geleta Hohn, April 11, 1919 - August 16, 2011
Pauline Geleta Hohn entered into eternal life, August 16, 2011. The Panykhyda Service will be celebrated Friday evening 6pm and the Funeral Divine Liturgy will be on Saturday at 9 am. Vechnaya Pamnyat! The 9th day Litiya will be celebrated after the Vesperal Divine Liturgy on the 28th of August with the Panyhyda for her brother, Peter. The 40th day Litiya will be celebrated after the Divine Liturgy on the 18th of September.
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Feast of St. Seraphim of Sarov - 07/17/11
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Peter and Juvenalia Schoonmaker
St. Nicholas parish welcomes Peter and his daughter Juvenalia to our parish as new members. The Schoonmaker family lives in Cohoes. Peter works as a union carpenter and Juvenalia attends Cohoes Schools. Many years and welcome again to our family!
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Kormarno, Ukraine - 06/05/11
The slideshow shows the events prior to the wedding, during the wedding at the reception as well.
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June 2011
The following is the list of winners in the June 2011 daily raffle: | Date | Winner | Amount | | 1st | Debbie Zendran | $50.00 | | 2nd | Steven Ciulla | $50.00 | | 3rd | Dick McBride | $50.00 | | 4th | Lorraine Milham | $75.00 | | 5th | Bob Mailloux | $100.00 | | 6th | Judy Fuschino | $50.00 | | 7th | Bill Lamare | $50.00 | | 8th | Fr. Terenti | $50.00 | | 9th | Fr. Terenti | $50.00 | | 10th | Eric Kaville | $50.00 | | 11th | Frank Drobnack | $75.00 | | 12th | Maria Dollard | $100.00 | | 13th | Pauline Kondrat | $50.00 | | 14th | Katherine Prodanovich | $50.00 | | 15th | Marsha Jones | $50.00 | | 16th | John Harrington | $50.00 | | 17th | Debbie Green | $50.00 | | 18th | Randy Brand | $75.00 | | 19th | Marsha Hetman | $100.00 | | 20th | Patricia Rupp | $50.00 | | 21st | Bob Sousie | $50.00 | | 22nd | Ruth Brand | $50.00 | | 23rd | Ellen Sheehan | $50.00 | | 24th | Bill McBride | $50.00 | | 25th | Judy Fuschino | $75.00 | | 26th | Ellen Sheehan | $100.00 | | 27th | Arlene Howansky | $50.00 | | 28th | Jessica Melnick | $50.00 | | 29th | Donna Connors | $50.00 | | 30th | Cathy & Kyra (Kondrat Family) | $300.00 |
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Our story
An expanded version of our history was located, expanded and uploaded. Please find it under the history tab.
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Ordination video
Go to the Photo/Video Gallery to view the ordination video, January 27, 2008. Because of the pixilation, you may have to view it in a smaller window.
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The Geleta family donated the United States flag at St. Nicholas cemetery in memory of Theodozie Geleta. A biography of Theodozie can be read on the Veteran's tab.
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Anniversary books scanned and uploaded
The following books have been scanned and available for viewing: 50th, 60th and 75th anniversary books and the rectory dedication pamphlet. To view them go to the "Archives" tab and click on the hotlink.
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Summer 2011
St. Nicholas Book Club will be reading a few books over the summer: 1. For the life of the world / Alexander Schmemman. In For the Life of the World Alexander Schmemann suggests an approach to the world and life within it, which stems from the liturgical experience of the Orthodox Church. He understands issues such as secularism and Christian culture from the perspective of the unbroken experience of the Church, as revealed and communicated in her worship, in her liturgy - the sacrament of the world, the sacrament of the Kingdom. 2. Over the underpass / Michael Yankowski. Yankowski pretends he is homeless and goes to various churches in American cities. Yankowski describes his encounters. 3. A life together / Bishop Seraphim Sigrist. Written in the tradition of the Orthodox East’s “desert tradition” of short meditations on spiritual themes, Bishop Seraphim’s new book is the Eastern Church’s answer to Bonheoffer’s great reflection on similar themes. Here, Bishop Seraphim explores the Russian understanding of the term Sobornost, a word for “community” first introduced in the 19th century, which has taken shape as a key concept for exploring what community means and how unity between human beings is truly possible. Anyone wishing to purchase a book for reading can see Fr. Terenti.
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April 17, 2011
The following link has photos from the mission service at New Skete Monastery: https://picasaweb.google.com/NewSketeParish/2011PalmSundayVespers?feat=email#
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 Joe and Kate 1949 | Joe and Kate 1949 |
|  Joe and Kate, 1982 | Joe and Kate, 1982 |
|  Joe and Kate, 2009 | Joe and Kate, 2009 |
|  Joe and Kate, Nov. 2011 | Joe and Kate, Nov. 2011 |
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Children are showing off their gifts from St. Nicholas Parish - 04/06/11
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William (Basil) Rupp
In addition to our newest members the Musteata Family, William Rupp has asked to join join our church. Many years to Bill and his family!
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 Our newest family the Musteata's join in the decorating. Bun venit in familia noastra | Our newest family the Musteata's join in the decorating. Bun venit in familia noastra |
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December 5, 2010
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St. Basil's joins us for St. Nicholas Day
The parishioners of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker (Cohoes NY) and the sister parish of Saint Basil the Great (Watervliet NY) joined together for Vespers on Saturday, December 4th and again on Sunday, December 5th as His Grace, Bishop +Michael, joined them in celebrating the Divine Liturgy to commorate Saint Nicholas "the Wonderworker." Assisting His Grace were Bishop +Seraphim (Retired), Priest Terenti Wasielewski (parish Rector), and Archpriest Peter Olsen (Rector of Saint Basil’s). Matushka Barbara Pavelchak, Walter Shymansky, Ronald Geleta and Tessie Campana were recognized by Bishop +Michael for their dedicated services to Saint Nicholas parish. Bishop +Michael blessed several icons which were written by the students attending icon classes at Saint Nicholas.
A dinner was held following the Divine Liturgy at Saint Basil’s Center during which the faithful of both parishes gathered together. A children’s program was held by the Church School students of Saint Nicholas and the program was highlighted by a “visit” from Saint Nicholas. This marks the second time this year that the two parishes -- Saint Basil and Saint Nicholas -- have joined together in fellowship as one in Christ. To view a slideshow of the event, click on the following link: http://nynjoca.org/public/sv/gallery.php?ssid=133
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Fr. Terenti's visit to Kormarno, Ukraine, November 19th to the 26th
Fr. Roman Shak, former parish priest of St. Nicholas Church is now a priest in his home parish in Kormarno, Ukraine. St. Michael's is celebrating their 100th anniversary. The slideshow is from the week's events.
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Joint Picnic August 2010 - 08/22/10
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Some of our juniors partying!
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St. Nicholas Icon School - 08/23/10
The slideshow is a group of photos taken during a session with our iconographer Phillip Schwartz.
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August 7, 2010
Photos of the pilgrimage can be viewed by clicking the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/NewSketeParish/2010Pilgrimage#
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Pictures from the Flea Market 2010 - 05/08/10
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St. John's Russian Orthodox Church (ROCOR) Mayfield, PA
Should you not be able to attend the Divine Liturgy you can view it live by going to the following link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/st-john-s For a list of times, check out the bulletin on St. John's website: http://www.stjohnsroc.com/
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Have you visited the "R" Club's sales room lately??" The newest released cd with 2 disks of the Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir is available for $19.00. The Spirit of Orthodoxy Choir based out of the NYC/NJ metropolitan areas started as the OCA NY/NJ Diocesan choir but with their quality of singing induced many others to join the group. New icons have been received as well as a new supply of inexpensive crosses. The more elaborate gold crosses are available by asking Anne Kondrat. If you don't see what you what you're might be interested in, contact her with you wants...
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Russian Orphanage 2010
We have been so fortunate to have located an orphanage in Russia to send gifts and other necessities. May God bless them!
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 Fr. Michael preaching on Sunday of Orthodoxy for the Divine Liturgy | Fr. Michael preaching on Sunday of Orthodoxy for the Divine Liturgy |
|  Fr. Michael giving the Holy Cross to the faithful | Fr. Michael giving the Holy Cross to the faithful |
|  Fr. Michael socializing with St. Tikhon's seminarians and the faithful of St. Nicholas Church | Fr. Michael socializing with St. Tikhon's seminarians and the faithful of St. Nicholas Church |
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 Personifications of winter and spring | Personifications of winter and spring |
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 Christmas Divine Liturgy, January 7th | Christmas Divine Liturgy, January 7th |
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 Can you identify any of the members? Seated on left: Peter A Geleta. seated 2nd from right : Dimitri "Lefty' Wattsman... Seating far right Anthony A Geleta.... bat boy: Leo Geleta | Can you identify any of the members? Seated on left: Peter A Geleta. seated 2nd from right : Dimitri "Lefty' Wattsman... Seating far right Anthony A Geleta.... bat boy: Leo Geleta |
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|  Our juniors and parents | Our juniors and parents |
|  Our juniors | Our juniors |
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Our new altar boy, his sister and our finest alto - 12/13/09
The slideshow is from this past Sunday December 13, 2009, and it includes our latest altarboy George Perry and his sister Kaitlyn and our most valued and longest choir member, Rosie Lajeunesse.
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Pictures from the day
Bishop Seraphim sent a link to photographs from the day. The first link:http://voyager.smugmug.com/Religion/St-Nicholas/10558857_teG9J#733390102_LDv5Q has three pages of photos each one can be displayed in several sizes from small to original and you may then save them to your hard drvie by right clicking on them. He has also included four of them on his journal entry: http://seraphimsigrist.livejournal.com/869399.html
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Mother Theodora
On Sunday November 29th, Mother Theodora spoke to us about Monasticism. We hope that Mother Theodora will visit us more often so that our people become from familiar with monastics.
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Fall 2009 Flea Market
Each Spring and Fall St. Nicholas Church has one of the largest flea markets in the Capital District, hosting over 200 vendors. For more information click on the Flea Market tab.
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|  Our Choir | Our Choir |
|  Our Board | Our Board |
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 Reception of the one to be enlightened | Reception of the one to be enlightened |
|  The immersion | The immersion |
|  The Procession | The Procession |
|  The ablution | The ablution |
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Orthodoxy in America
