Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church

Christmas Festival featuring Slavic cuisines and culture takes place December 2

Craving the delectable taste of mouthwatering Piroshki, Pelmeni, Bliny, and Borscht? Or are you curious to try these Slavic delicacies for the first time? Either

by Contributed Content
on November 30, 2023

Spotted: St. Nicholas and carolers at Russian Orthodox Christmas Festival

The Nativity of the Holy Virgin Church in Menlo Park held its traditional Slavic food event and Christmas Festival today. Despite a light rain, St. Nicholas

by Linda Hubbard
on December 3, 2022

Spotted: Kids and carolers at Russian Orthodox Christmas bazaar in Menlo Park

While the off again/on again put a bit of a damper on the numerous outdoor Christmas festivals held in Menlo Park today, it didn't dissuade

by Linda Hubbard
on December 1, 2018

Priest Hermogen Holste guides Russian Orthodox church in Menlo Park past its 60th anniversary

You spend your childhood overseas, the son of Southern Baptist missionary parents whose posts are mainly in southeast Asia. You, too, hear the call of

by Linda Hubbard
on February 22, 2013

Food and festivities at Russian Christmas Bazaar

One of the best kept secrets - although hiding in plain sight - is the annual Christmas Bazaar staged by Menlo Park's Russian Orthodox Church,

by Linda Hubbard
on December 4, 2010

Holiday festivities are everywhere today

Breakfast with Santa kicked off the day at the Recreation Center in Burgess Park this morning. Menlo firefighters stood by as children presented their wish

by Chris Gulker
on December 5, 2009

Menlo mainstay: A church and its congregation

In 1886 a "simple redwood building of approximately 27 by 48 feet" was erected on Encinal Ave in Menlo Park, the first church building of

by Linda Hubbard
on August 1, 2009